building rental
To rent a building, please call the Southern Iowa Fair office at 641-673-7004. A rental agreement must be completed and can be obtained at the office or, if requested, one can be mailed. A down payment of ½ the total cost is required to hold a building. There is no refund with 60 days of an event. All buildings are available April 1st – September 30th.
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DAV Building![]() (outside) |
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24’ x 60’ – 1488 sq. ft. (Available year round.)
$100.00 for the first day
$50.00 each day after
$100.00 deposit for clean up
(Building includes 12 large tables, 3 small tables, 80 chairs, a restroom, refrigerator, sink
and microwave)
No alcohol is allowed in this building
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60’ x 80’ – 4800 sq. ft.
$125.00 for the first day
$90.00 for each day after
$100.00 deposit for clean up
$25.00 to set up a day in advance
(Building has a sink area)
Alcohol is permitted, but it cannot be sold nor donations taken/accepted.
Exhibit Hall
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60’ x 120’ – 7200 sq. ft.
$150.00 for the first day
$100.00 for each day after
$100.00 deposit for clean up
$25.00 to set up a day in advance
(Building includes a restroom, refrigerator, and a sink area)
Alcohol is permitted, but it cannot be sold nor donations taken/accepted.
Free Stage
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40’ x 70’ – 2800 sq. ft.
$100.00 for the first day
$90.00 for each day after
$100.00 deposit for clean up
$25.00 to set up a day in advance
Tables & Chairs
We have 110 tables and 550 chairs. To use them on grounds it is $4.00 per table and $.35 per chair. Off grounds prices are $6.00 per table and $.60 per chair. There is a $100 deposit on all tables and chairs leaving the grounds.
Other Buildings Available
• Grandstand and Seats - $275.00
West end - $100.00
• Pavilion (Bleacher area capacity – 900, ring area capacity – 300)
$225.00 for the first day
$175.00 for each day after
• Sheep Barn/Beef Barn
$150.00 for the first day
$100.00 for each day after
• Kiddie Barnyard
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$50.00 damage deposit
• Picnic Tables (8 total)
$10.00
• Beef/Beef/Jr. Feeder Barns
$100.00 for the first day
$ 75.00 for each day after
• Horse Barn
$125.00 for the first day
$ 75.00 for each day after
• 4-H Building
$75.00 per day
Stage Rental Information
16’ x 24’
In town: $350.00
Out of town:
1-2 days - $1,000.00
3-4 days - $1,300.00
1 week - $1,500.00
$1.10 per mile if the SIF transports it.











