Poweshiek County Fairgrounds — Local services in Grinnell

More like a 4-H event than an actual fair. Visited for the first and only time on 7/18/24 between 7:35pm-7:55pm. Only 1 non-live stock building, holding the various ribbon competition displays (majorly kid stuff), Only 4 food venders that included their own snack/grill shop inside the exhibit building called "grannies kitchen" + 1 smoothie stand (1 flavor, premade sitting in a cooler) + soft serve (3 flavors with a handful of topping options) + mini donut trailer (wasn't even open), 1 "grand stand" that they use mostly for auctions/livestock related & 6 livestock buildings.... that's it. There's no carnival rides nor games or associated ticket vendors & prizes, no music or live performances, no vendors/merchandisers (not unless you include "Bayer", a nearby agricultural business or "windstream the telecommunications provider. Almost no actual stereotypical fair food stands/food options (such as: funnel cakes, corn dogs, corn on the cob, cotton candy, caramel apples, fried oreos & etc). No beer tent/garden... didn't see anyone carrying alcohol for that matter. Shuts down before sunset. It's a good thing its...

My son and I attended the Extreme Bull Riding event at the fairgrounds. We had a great time due to the people working the event. I had called ahead to see if they had handicap seating for the event (I needed this because my son is in a wheelchair). I was told by staff at the fairgrounds "yes, there's handicap seating. Their bleachers are ADA approved and there is plenty of seating. After arriving at the venue, we were very surprised to see that THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO HANDICAP SEATING. My son and I had to constantly battle so he could even watch. Luckily the kind people that work the Extreme Bull Riding event assisted us in keeping people out of my son's way. I give the Extreme Bull Riding 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The fairgrounds I can't say anything...

Plenty of outdoor space here for events. They hosted the participants of the 2016 WHO radio Tractor Ride. Parking at the event was not a problem. Indoor space for the meeting and meal was average. The men's restroom was a little small, and had run out of...