Frequently Asked Questions

What is the seating like?  

There are grandstands available at each competition ring.  There are grandstand seats available as well as grass seating on the hill beside the open show arena (bring your own blanket).  Visitors are welcome to bring their own seats.  It is not unusual to see personal sun shade covers sprouting up across the grounds as visitors stake out their own observation points. For special needs visitors, we do have reservedareas next to each of the rings.

Do we have to purchase tickets to see the shows?  
No, entrance to the grounds is free as is parking.  You may park and walk to any of the 3 different rings of horse activities that may be in operation when you arrive.

We are coming in from out of town, where can we stay?  There are two hotels located right on US 30 less than a mile from the fairgrounds.

  Super 8 Columbia City
         235 Frontage Road, Columbia City, IN 46725 
         Phone: 1-260-244-5300  Fax: 1-260-244-4461

Quality Inn
         701 West Connexion Way , Columbia City, IN, US, 46725

         Phone: (260) 248-4551   Fax: (260) 248-4559

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Will there be food available?  
Yes, there is food on the grounds that will be preparing a variety of foods and beverages for your dining pleasure.​

Entry/Parking: Entry to the grounds is free as is parking. Signs will be posted at the entry and throughout the grounds to direct exhibitors with trailers and spectators with cars and trucks to the most convenient parking available. Handicapped parking will be indicated in close proximity to all competition rings.

All horse trailers must be parked in the field to the West of Barn 1, the Giant Barn. Parking is first come, first served.   

Shower Access: There are showers and changing areas available for show participants.