showgrounds

Outdoor event space

Showgrounds are the grounds where a fair, exhibition, or agricultural show is held.

The term is primarily British and Australian, referring to permanent or semi-permanent venues with facilities for livestock displays, carnival rides, and exhibition halls: The annual agricultural show takes place at the county showgrounds.

In Australia, local showgrounds often host community events year-round.

fairground

rides

Travels aboard something

sideshow · funhouse · stalls · entry gates · turnstiles · food vendors · fairy floss · toffee apples · ghost train · prizes

agricultural

livestock

Domesticated farm animals

sheep · poultry · horses · ribbons · handlers · breeding · pens · stables · auction · hay

exhibition

displays

Visual presentations or screens

tents · exhibitors · sponsors · signage · booths · brochures · product launches · industry · vendors · registration

arena

grandstand

Tiered spectator seating structure

  • ovalElongated rounded shape
  • ringClosed curve shape
  • seatingAvailable places to sit

competitors · announcer · scoreboard · events · heats · spectators · barriers · judges · winners · presentations

venue

parking

Leaving a vehicle temporarily

amenities · hire · capacity · layout · access roads · camping · caravans · toilets · first aid · security

Categories
Opposites
venue purpose

showgroundsprivate residence

home · factory · warehouse · office building · prison

spatial character

showgroundsindoor arena

Covered venue for sports

basement · bunker · underground chamber · closet · cubicle

permanence of structures

showgroundsstadium

Large venue for spectators

concert hall · cathedral · monument · sports complex · convention center

Family

showground

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