Guest Services
Accessibility
The Benton County Fair & Rodeo strives to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. Requests for accommodations available to persons with disabilities should be directed to the Fairgrounds Office at (541) 766-6521.
2011 Guest Services
Cash Machine
There is a mobility aid-accessible ATM cash machine located inside by the Restrooms at the north end of the Commercial Vendor building (Benton Arena) at the Fairgrounds. Additional ATMs are in the Food Court and West Gate (accessibility not guaranteed at additional locations)
Parking
Guests with a State Disability placard or license plate may park in the designated area in the public parking lots on a first-come, first-serve basis. Regular parking prices ($5/vehicle) still apply. Please ask a parking attendant for availability upon entering the lot.
Service Animals
2012 Service animals update. No other animals may be brought on the Fairgrounds by Fair attendees.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs can be borrowed on a first-come, first-serve basis inside the Fairgrounds. Use requires a valid Oregon State driver's license, military I.D. card, credit card or cash deposit. Quantities are limited. Guests may also bring their own wheelchair.
Free Shuttle to the Fair
Wednesday & Thursday - 3:30PM-11:30PM
Friday & Saturday - 4:30PM-12:30 AM
Shuttle Departure Times: Starting from DTC
Downtown Transit Center - :00 & :30
35th & Harrison :05 & :35
Fairgrounds :10 & :40
1st Congregational Church :13 & :43
OSU Reser/Truax Lot :20 & :50
Information Booth
The Information booth is located in the middle of the Fairgrounds Central Plaza. You will find friendly attendants who will help you find whatever it is you're looking for at the Fair.
Restrooms
Wheelchair-accessible stalls built to accommodate those using mobility aids are available throughout the Fairgrounds. A unisex restroom large enough to accommodate someone in a wheelchair accompanied by an attendant is located in the Commerical Vendor Building (Benton Arena).
First Aid & Parent Relief
The First Aid will be open for medical needs during the hours of the Fair. They are located inside on the north end of the Commercial Vendor building (Benton Arena).
Grandstand Rodeo Seating
A wheelchair accessible seating area is located at the Northeast corner of the Outdoor Rodeo Arena.
Stage Seating
Seating is available and accessible on a First Come First Serve basis at our Community and Oak Grove Stages. Reserved Seating is availabe and accessible for a fee which includes Fair Admission for the Main Stage Concerts.