Open Ride is available on Thursday’s from 9am to 9pm when the building is not in use by reservations. The Open Ride Calendar is updated as needed. We strongly encourage you to check Open Ride availabilities on the Wednesday prior to Open Ride.

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FAQs

Can I hang decorations on the Fairground building walls?

No. No tape, staples, nails, tacks, putty, command strips, etc. is allowed to be placed on the walls.

Do I qualify for waived Fairground Rental fees?

Please read the Fairgrounds Guides & Usage Policies to determine if you are eligible for waived fees. If eligible, your group will still be responsible for: providing insurance (if required), provide a rental deposit, pay for any miscellaneous… Read More

For Fairground rentals, is my tax exemption certificate the same thing as a 501c3 Determination Letter?

No. Unfortunately, those documents are not the same thing. Please submit the 501c3 Determination Letter issued by the State of Kansas.

How do I contact the Douglas County Extension Office?

Douglas County Extension OfficeAddress: 2110 Harper, Lawrence, Kansas 66046Phone: 785-843-7058Fax: 785-843-6745Website: http://www.douglas.k-state.edu/farigrounds-dreher/index.html

How do I find more information about the Douglas County Fair times, tickets prices or events?

Visit https://dgcountyfair.com/ or call the Douglas County Extension Office at 785-843-7058

I have reserved a facility on the Fairgrounds, can I get in early to decorate?

Call for availability. Set-up and cleanup are included in the reservation. Additional time for set up or clean-up may be granted at an hourly rate providing that no other reservation has been made during the times requested.

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Fairgrounds Rental Office

2120 Harper St
Lawrence, KS 66046
United States

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm

Email: Email Us

Phone: 785-832-5296

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