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About Under The Big Top! Lewis County Fairgrounds
Under The Big Top! at Lewis County Fairgrounds sits on a sprawling multi-use site in Centralia, Washington. This temporary tent/performance space hosts a range of events—from the annual Southwest Washington Fair to local concerts, festivals, and family-friendly shows. The venue blends the energy of a big top experience with the practicality of a fairgrounds setting, making it a flexible choice for a variety of performances. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining to help you plan a smooth trip.
Note: Official tent capacity isn’t publicly published, but historical fairgrounds spaces include a grandstand seating up to about 4,000 and a theater-style area under the grandstands for about 1,500. Seating availability for specific events will be shown in the event listing and interactive seating charts where provided.
Location: 1909 South Gold Street, Centralia, WA 98531. Transit options include Lewis County Transit services to the fairgrounds. On-site parking is available at two lots on the north and south ends of the grounds, designed to accommodate event crowds. Nearby hotels provide convenient stays for visitors, with affiliate hotel partners in the region offering comfortable options for after-show meals or quick getaways. For dining, you’ll find a mix of local favorites and chain spots within a short drive of the venue. When you secure your tickets for Under The Big Top!, you’ll also be able to explore the broader Southwest Washington Fair’s signature experiences or other on-site events like Garlic Fest, Barn Bash, and occasional touring shows. Always verify parking instructions on the day of show, as site layouts can vary by event. We’ve got you covered with reliable booking and helpful insider tips to secure your seats.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 South Gold Street, Centralia, WA 98531.
- Venue type: Temporary tent/performance space on a large multi-use fairgrounds site (not a fixed indoor theater).
- Seating chart: Interactive seating charts exist for Under The Big Top! Lewis County Fairgrounds (e.g., TickPick), but official tent capacity is not publicly published.
- Capacity notes: Historic on-site spaces at the fairgrounds include a grandstand capable of seating about 4,000; a separate on-site area (Under the Grandstands) can seat around 1,500 theater-style, per fairgrounds facility rental information.
- Parking: Two on-site parking areas (north and south ends of the fairgrounds).
- Transit: Public transportation available via Lewis County Transit to the fairgrounds.
- Nearby hotels: McMenamins Olympic Club Hotel & Theater (Centralia); Quality Inn Centralia Chehalis; La Quinta Inn & Suites Centralia-Chehalis; Best Western Plus Park Place Inn & Suites (Chehalis).
- Notable events hosted: The Southwest Washington Fair is the marquee event (annual, multi-stage entertainment, rodeo, demolition derby, etc.); other on-site events include Garlic Fest, Barn Bash, and various shows throughout the year; in some years the fair has hosted events like Monster Truck Nitro Tour.