KANSAS STATE FAIR
UPDATE - 12:15 p.m. Tuesday
The Hutchinson Sports Arena and Stringer Fine Arts Center parking lots are currently full, though fairgoers can continue to check for openings as spaces become available.
Additional parking is now open at two off-site locations: the southwest corner of the Hutchinson Uptown Mall near Hutchinson Vintage Market, and the east lot of Bold 3PL at 1529 East 17th Avenue.
Shuttle service to the Fairgrounds will run from these lots until 10 p.m., with all drop-offs at Gate 9 on Plum Street. Officials caution visitors not to wait until the last shuttle to arrive, as the final bus will leave promptly at 10 p.m.
Hutchinson Community College charter and Dragon buses are covering the Uptown Mall route, while a separate HCC charter bus is serving the Bold 3PL lot. The Durham School Bus will continue to operate the Sports Arena route only. Longer wait times are expected with the extended routes.
Handicapped parking remains available near Gate 5 on State Fair Road and Gate 9 on Plum Street with proper placards displayed.
Other updates include:
- The Will Call office at Lot C on Plum Street remains open.
- Livestock exhibitors with Purple and Tan Lot passes will still have access.
- Guests may drop off family and friends at Gate 1 before proceeding to park.
Fair officials thank the public for their patience and cooperation.
ORIGINAL STORY --
Following heavy rainfall on the Kansas State Fairgrounds, the Kansas State Fair has announced that all on-grounds parking lots are closed until further notice, with the exception of handicapped parking near Gate 5 on State Fair Road.
Additional details include:
Alternate Parking: Guests may park on the west side of the Hutchinson Sports Arena, 700 E. 11th Hutchinson, beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9.
Shuttle Service: Starting at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9 buses will run approximately every 15 minutes, transporting patrons to and from the Fairgrounds with drop-off and pick-up at Gate 9 on Plum Street.
Handicapped Parking: Parking near Gate 5 on State Fair Road will remain available for handicapped guests only. Guest must display their handicapped placard in order to park in this area.
Will Call: The Will Call office at Lot C on Plum Street will remain open and accessible.
“The recent rainfall has made our on-grounds parking lots unsafe and unusable,” said Bryan Schulz, Kansas State Fair General Manager. “We are grateful to local partners including the City of Hutchinson and Hutchinson Community College for providing alternate parking solutions, and we appreciate our guests’ flexibility and patience in using the shuttle services.”
Kansas State Fair parking lots will remain closed for the next 48 hours, at which time conditions will be reassessed.
The Kansas State Fair continues through Sunday, September 14, with a full schedule of entertainment, exhibits, and family fun. For the latest updates, including any schedule changes, please visit www.kansasstatefair.com or download the official Kansas State Fair app.