fairgrounds

Where rides gather

Fairgrounds are the outdoor grounds where a fair is held, typically featuring exhibition halls, arenas, and open spaces for rides, livestock shows, and vendor booths.

Most counties and states have permanent fairgrounds that host annual agricultural fairs and other events throughout the year: We parked near the fairgrounds and walked to the midway.

amusement

rides

Travels aboard something

midway · popcorn · prizes · balloons · tickets · thrillseekers · carnies · barkers · sideshow · ringtoss

entertainment

concert

Live musical performance

crowd · grandstand · rodeo · tractor pull · monster trucks · fireworks · acrobats · jugglers · magicians · clowns

agriculture

livestock

Domesticated farm animals

  • cropsCultivated plants for harvest
  • harvestGathering mature crops
  • tractorAgricultural pulling vehicle

barn · poultry · cattle · sheep · swine · plowing · horticulture · 4H · judging · ribbons

exhibition

showcase

Cabinet for displaying items

ribbons · competition · crafts · quilts · baking · preserves · woodworking · photography · artifacts · demonstrations

community

neighbors

Those dwelling nearby

gathering · citizens · village · annual · tradition · homecoming · parade · volunteers · booths · vendors

food

corndog

Fried battered sausage

pretzels · snowcone · churros · vendors · treats · concessions · icecream

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permanence of entertainment venue

fairgroundstheme park

Entertainment destination with rides

amusement park · Disneyland · Disney World · Six Flags · destination resort

formality and cultural register of venue

fairgroundsopera house

Venue for staged singing

concert hall · museum · gallery · country club · grand ballroom

openness and spatial character

fairgroundsindoor arena

Covered venue for sports

convention center · intimate venue · private estate · walled garden

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G