HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 8, 2025) — 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.”
Schedule Updates
Due to recent weather and parking lot closures, there are several schedule updates for Tuesday, Sept. 9. Please continue to check the Kansas State Fair website and follow social media pages for additional announcements. Current updates:
- Goat Yoga
- Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 8:00 AM: Canceled
- Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM: Will continue as scheduled
- Cottonwood Court
- Cottonwood Court will close at 9:00 PM
- Grandstand Building
- Grandstand Building will close at 9:00 PM
Kansas State Fair parking lots will remain closed for the next 48 hours, at which time conditions will be reassessed.
