Winneshiek County Fairgrounds during the 2017 Fair Week
Must have Proof of Liability Insurance.
Small Group Discount may apply.
Youth & 4-H Groups generally have free usage ~ reservations still required.
To reserve a space or building for your event or for more information, contact the Business Manager, by email at
businessmanager@winneshiekcountyfair.org or phone 563-419-1902.
The Danan Lansing building (250-300 capacity) is available for year round use. The barns and show ring have hosted state and district livestock shows and the horse arena has been used for training sessions and rodeos.
Home of the Winneshiek Raceway
No Pets Allowed on Grounds
During the Fair, commercial exhibitors can be found in the Nordic Fest Building, in the Community Building, under the Grandstand, and outside.
If you would like to exhibit at the fair, contact Gordy Tangen, 563-380-1828 or email.
Camping is available during the Fair. $20 per night. no water or sewer. just electrical. Contact the businessmanager@winneshiekcountyfair.org or phone 563.419.1902
Winter Storage is available on the Fairgrounds. Reservations and payment are required in advance. Contact Duane Dehning ddehning15@gmail.com for additional information.
No Pets Allowed on Grounds
New Brown Gate lettering: 2016
Improvements to E.J. Wiegle Building: 2016
Swine building addition: 2016
Grandstand Stage: 2015
Arlin Franzen President, Entertainment, Racing
Gary Schutte Vice President Building & Grounds, Racing
Ron Hemesath Secretary/Treasurer
Sherry Boe Royalty Director, Racing
Becky Winkler Exhibits and Contests, Promotion/Advertising
DeAnn Christopher Entertainment
John Schnitzler Building & Grounds
Mark Knutson Entertainment, Building & Grounds
Gordy Tangen, Exhibits and Contests, Building & Grounds
Joe Henning
Nancy Sojka Webmaster
Duane Dehning Grounds, Winter Storage