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Fairgrounds

Multi-Purpose Barn

The Douglas County Fairgrounds’ Multi-Purpose Barns are not your ordinary barns! This single structure offers two distinct spaces, available for rent either separately or together. This climate-controlled venue is perfect for hosting trade shows, animal exhibits, and meetings.

To schedule a site tour or to learn more about renting the Multi-Purpose Barns please call 720-733-6900.

North Barn Information

  • 6,600 square feet
  • Dimensions: 108’x56′
  • Occupancy 440
  • 10-6′ tables included with rental
  • 80 chairs included with rental
  • Exterior wash bays
  • Evaporated cooled

South Barn Information

  • 3500 square feet
  • Dimensions: 63’x49′
  • Occupancy 233
  • 11-8′ tables included with rental
  • 84 chairs included with rental
  • Air conditioned

The Multi-Purpose Barns are self-service facilities, what does 'self-service facility' mean?

In the the Multi-Purpose Barns, event holder responsibilities include:

  • Set-up and tear down of chairs & tables
  • Providing table clothes, plates, drink wear, silverware, extension cords, tape, etc. The fairgrounds does not provide event supplies.
  • Cleaning. Event Holder is responsible for returning space to pre-event conditions, including cleaning the bathrooms (located in the Large Animal Barn across a breezeway), kitchen and event hall. (cleaning supplies are available on-site). For an additional fee, cleaning services can be provided by a outside contractor – ask for pricing.
  • Decoration placement will need to be pre-approved by Fairgrounds staff – 30-days prior to event.
  • Securing liability insurance that covers the event and Douglas County.
  • All permits and certificates required for events in Douglas County.

Rental Rates for the Multi-Purpose Barns

Standard Rate: $200 per section / day
Adjusted Rate: $150 per section + surcharges / day (those events charging vendor or admission fees)
Non-Profit Rate: $100 per section + surcharges / day

Security Deposit: $100

Policies and Procedures for Event Rentals

Please review our rental policies and procedures here.