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Building & Room Rentals

Looking for the perfect space to host your next event? The Jackson County Fairgrounds has several room and building rentals available to cater to a variety of occasions from corporate & educational meetings, family gatherings, and weddings. With flexible layouts, there are endless possibilities that for and event you are wanting to put on. Contact us today to book your ideal venue! 

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Pearson Memorial Hall

Our Pearson Memorial Hall is one of our most popular rentals spaces spanning approximately 140 x 120 feet, this versatile hall hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Equipped two sets of bathrooms, a large garage door, a bar, a kitchen, and a sound system, it’s perfect for wedding receptions, conventions, flea markets, and garage sales. 

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BOyer Hall

Boyer Hall is a 60 x 80 foot metal building that includes a kitchen with everything but a stove, bathrooms with showers, air conditioning, and a large garage door. Capacity of 200 people

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Together We Build
Outreach Center

This is our newest building on the grounds! This is a great place for corporate meetings and educational seminars. Tables, chairs, projector, sound system, and kitchen available with rental. We have two rooms available: the MSB room is 60' x 60' capacity 200 people, and Cornelius room 20' x 30' capacity 24 people. 

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Social Room

Our Social Room has a capacity of 75 to 100 people. This rental features tables & chairs,  bathrooms, air conditioning, sounds system, and a bar area. This room is great for meetings, seminars, rehearsal diners, and other family gatherings. 

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Volunteer Hall

Volunteer Hall is an ideal venue for Spring, Summer, and Fall gatherings! This spacious open-air building features a stage for performances, a bar area for refreshments, and bathrooms with showers. Volunteer Hall is a great building with outdoor area perfect for festivals, community events, weddings, and other like celebrations.

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Horse Arena

Our horse arena is 200' x250' with sand footing perfect for equestrian events and shows. Bleacher seating available with access to restrooms nearby, and plenty of parking for trucks and trailers.

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Grandstands & Race Track

The grandstands and dirt track are perfect for a variety of events and shows, accommodating up to six thousand spectators. Our center grandstand features an overhead shelter for rain or hot sunshine, along with convenient access to bathrooms and a bar for an enjoyable experience. Great for tractor pulls, dirt track racing, and other large events. 

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Grounds

Our expansive grassy areas are perfect for a wide range of events, including circuses, car shows, Relay for Life, fairs, and much more! With plenty of room to accommodate your needs, you won't have to worry about parking – we have you covered. Come and explore the possibilities!

Pricing and Fees 

  • Each event held on the fairgrounds is required to have liability insurance. Groups may provide their own insurance naming the fairgrounds as an additional insured. 

  • Additional charges for use of electricity, gas, garbage, equipment, tables & chairs, and labor may apply! 

  • Utilities may be added to your bill ($50) depending on what the meter reads before and after your event

  • All indoor facilities are non-smoking and handicap accessible

  • Parking is free

Pearson Memorial Hall

Per Day

  • Public 

  • Non-Profit
     

Additional Set up Day​

  • Public 

  • Non-Profit

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Weekend Event 

  • Public 

  • Non-Profit​

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$800

$560

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$450

$315

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$1500

$1050

Weddings Rentals $1800

Included:

  •  Thursday noon to Sunday Noon

  • 2 bartenders for 150-200 people. *Renter pays for additional bartenders over 200 people

  • Bar set up in social room.  *Additional $300 for bar to be set up in Pearson Hall

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Boyer Hall

Per Event 

  • Public 

  • Non-Profit​

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$200

$140

*Does not include bar. Dram insurance needed to serve alcohol

Winter Storage: $100

Nov 1st to Mar 1st

Together We Build
Outreach Center

Whole MSB Room

  • Day 

  • Day w/ Kitchen

  • Weekend (kitchen included)

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Half MSB Room

  • Day 

  • Day w/ Kitchen

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Cornelius Room ​​- Day​

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Kitchen

  • Hourly

  • Half day

  • Day

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$450

$550

$1200

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$250

$350

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​$150

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$25

$75

$150

Social Room

One Day

  • Public 

  • Non-Profit

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$150

$105

Grandstands & Race Track

Per Event​

​$1375

Volunteer Hall

Per ​Day 

  • Public 

  • Non-Profit​

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$175

$125

GRounds

Per ​Day

  • Public 

  • Non-Profit​

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$845

$592

Horse Arena

Per Event  

  • Rental

  • Security Deposit

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$100

$275

Hours

Mon: By Appointment Only

Tue: 11am-3pm

Wed: 9am-5pm

Thu: 9am-5pm

Fri: 9am-5pm

Weekends are by appointment only

1212 E Quarry St. Maquoketa, IA 52060

(563) 652-4282

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All information provided by the Jackson County Fair Association in Maquoketa, Iowa. All events, time and locations are subject to change.

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