Kansas State Fair Announces Parking Lot Closures and Shuttle Service Following Heavy Rainfall

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Kansas State Fair Announces Parking Lot Closures and Shuttle Service Following Heavy Rainfall

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.