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Outdoor venue rental fees and rates

Compare fees for the Fairgrounds, Lagoon Park, Fairgrounds Island, and parking lots.

We have 4 outdoor venues available to rent: 

  • Fairgrounds (8 acres, capacity 6,000).
  • Lagoon Park (4 acres, capacity 4,000).
  • Fairgrounds Island (1.25 acres, capacity 2,000).
  • Parking lots:
    • Veterans’ Auditorium lot is 449 spaces;
    • Exhibit Hall lot is 297 spaces.

Day rates

Day type Fairgrounds Lagoon Park Fairgrounds Island Parking lot
Event day $2,300 $2,275 $1,665

$495 per weekday (2 day minimum)

$785 per weekend day (2 day minimum)

$1,375 (single day)

Non-event day (set-up, breakdown) $1,350 $1,390 $835

$495 per weekday (2 day minimum)

$785 per weekend day (2 day minimum)

$1,375 (single day)

The event and non-event day rental period for all venues is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Parking lots are included with the rental of the Fairgrounds, Lagoon Park and/or Fairgrounds Island, but can be rented alone for a separate fee.

Fairgrounds day rate fees include: 

  • Dining terrace;
  • Outdoor accessible restrooms.

Other fees

  • Overtime (outside rental period): $220 per half-hour or fraction of 30 minutes.
  • Deposit (non-refundable): $500 per day.
  • Cleaning deposit (refundable): $1,000.

Stage technicians hired through Local #16, International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees I.A.T.S.E. are responsible for electrical service, sound systems, staging, and rigging. See Stagehand Rates for more information.

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Page last updated on August 12, 2025.