BUILDING RENTAL

The Webster County Fairgrounds near Fort Dodge, Iowa has many facilities, including the multipurpose buildings, campgrounds and more, all of which are available for rent throughout the year. Call the Fairgrounds phone for more information or to rent buildings.

The Fairgrounds Phone was stolen...Please call 515-408-1667
Fairgrounds Phone - 515-408-3764

Auditorium Building (Click HERE for Auditorium Layout)

Capacity:
West Wing - 6,020 sq feet + kitchen & Dining Room can hold 400 people or more depending on your event – 70' X 86' (west wall of west side used for storage)
East Wing– 4,060 sq feet + kitchen can hold 300 people or more depending on your event – 70' X 58' (south east corner is used for storage)

Note: Permanant bar on west side is in the NE corner and not in sq foot calcuation. Take 150 sq feet off if needing a bar on east side.

There are several free software programs on the internet to help you design the layout using the square footage of the space with rectangle tables.

West Side - comes with 100 8' rectangle tables, 350 chairs, 5 pub tables
East Side - 80 8' rectangle tables, 300 chairs, 5 pub tables
(8 round tables and more chairs may be available upon request and may be charged an addittional fee)

Included Amenities

Heat
Air Conditioning
Tables and Chairs (set up and tear down is renters responsibility)
Sound System
Back Drop - $50 (Depending on availability)
White curtians for backdrop - $20 per 10ft section(Depending on avilability)
Stage available:
- Large - $100 (10 4x8 carpeted sections, depending on availability)
- Small: - $50 (4 6x8 uncarpeted sections, depending on availability)
Restrooms
Kitchen
Large, lighted parking area
Bar - $100 with $300 minimum (all alcohol must be purchased and sold by the Fairgrouds staff)
This building is great for wedding receptions, company parties, banquets and sale displays

Rental Price
West Wing - $600.00 for the weekend – Includes Friday Set up and Sunday Tear down by 1PM
East Wing - $500.00 for the weekend – Includes Friday Set up and Sunday Tear down by 1PM
Entire Building - $1100.00 for the weekend - Included Friday Set up and Sunday Tear down by 1PM

Monday – Thursday:

West Wing - $300.00/day

East Wing - $250.00/day

Entire Building - $550.00/day

The above prices include a setup and tear down day in the one day price for weekend events (I.e. Wedding on Saturday would would be able to set up on Friday and tear down on Sunday). If your event will run more than one, addittional fees may apply.

Additional Set up days
If you wish to rent the building for additional set up/teardown days for your event the cost is $150 per day if available

Deposit of $250.00 is refunded once rental payment is processed and if the buildings, grounds, and contents are undamaged and cleaned.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Contact the WCF for current pricing and availability at: 515-955-3764 515-408-3764

Webster County Fairgrounds Address:
22770 Old Highway 169
PO Box 1151
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Livestock Buildings

The Webster County Fairgrounds has several livestock buildings that are great for many events. These buildings are available for rent April – October.

Rental Prices per day

Indoor Show Arena (100’ x 150’) - $500.00
Outdoor Arena (100’ x 150’) - $250.00
Horse Barn (73’ x 120’) - $300.00 $20.00 per stall 60 Stalls available
Beef Barn (70’ x 120’) - $200.00
Swine Barn (27’ x 120’) - $150.00
Sheep Barn (40’ x120’) - $150.00
Small Animal Barn (27’ x 120’) -$150.00
Camping Fees/Electricity - $20.00 per day (Click here for campground Map)

Any renter needing the water tank…the first tank (1000 gallons) is free. If more is needed the water surcharge is $80.00 per 1,000 gallons used.

A security deposit of $150.00 per building, with the exception of the Indoor & Outdoor Arena or Horse barn, which is $300.00, is due with the signed contract. Security deposit will be returned upon inspection of the buildings.