Plan Your Visit

2026 Fair Dates:

July 29 – August 2

Fairgrounds Map Food Info

Admission

Single Day Admission

$10 per Person per Day

Children 5 and younger are admitted free.

Season Pass

$60 Total

Admits up to four people per car each day of the fair, without the need to buy another pass

Pre-Purchase Tickets & Passes

Purchase Online

^Season passes and daily admission tickets are available now (link above), or they can be purchased at the gate. Season passes will also be sold at all Plymouth County banks, starting in July and running through the fair.
^Parking is free with paid fair admission
^Once in the gate, there are no additional charges for grandstand & musical entertainment. Plus, there are numerous free family & kid activities!

Address: 500 4th Ave. NE, Le Mars, Iowa 51031

Gate Info & Parking

Gate 1 – General Parking, Handicap Parking & Moped Parking

Gate 2 – Walk-in Traffic Only

Gate 3 – Commercial Exhibitors & Livestock Exhibitors Only – Special Car Passes are Required

Gate 4 – General Parking or Pit Entry – Depending on the Time and Day

Gates 5 & 6 – General Parking

Please use the white lines as parking guides. The front of the cars should face the white lines.

To maintain orderly control, those who do not follow the parking regulations will be towed. Contact Stockton Towing – (712) 259-2434 – for more information.

Trolly and golf cart transportation will be in operation as much as possible. Accessibility and frequency will be dependent on the availability of volunteers.

Handicap Parking
Handicap spaces are in the first row; southeast of the Round Barn.
Look for pole signs: 10, 13, 16 and 22. The closest entrance gate is Gate 1. All areas are marked with handicap signs.

There are additional spaces in a north/south row, located south of the grandstand. It runs along the east end of the outdoor commercial exhibits. Spaces are also available northeast of the grandstand fencing.

Amenities

Fair Office

Need assistance? Have a question? Lost & found? Visit with someone at the windows on the north side of the fair office for the information you are seeking.

Trolleys

Trolleys and courtesy golf carts are available to help you get around the grounds with ease.

Horse & Wagon Rides

These free rides are a longstanding tradition at the fair. Hop on and enjoy a spin around the grounds.

First Aid Station

Thanks to Floyd Valley Healthcare, a First Aid Station is on the grounds. The building is near the water fountain canopy. It also offers accommodations for moms with young children.

ATM

Provided by American Bank

Restrooms

A total of five sets of restrooms are available: Family Plaza, Grandstand, Century Hall, Open Class Building, and near the Kiddie Barn.

Fairgrounds Map