The Davison County Fairgrounds Complex is located at 3200 West Havens, Mitchell, South Dakota. The facility plays host to agricultural related, youth, and numerous 4-H activities. The facility is available for meetings, sporting events, shows, exhibits, auctions, rummages, flea markets, wedding receptions and family reunions.
Fairgrounds Rental Policies
Davison County Government and 4-H Activities
No Fee. However, setup and tear down of tables and chairs and cleanup will be the sponsoring agencies responsibility. Failure to perform these duties will affect ability to utilize the facility in the future. A charge for any damages or cleanup may be assessed.
Gun Shows
Gun shows are required to provide a minimum of one (1) security guard (Certified Law Enforcement Officer) anytime the show is not open when firearms are present. Security of the show will be the responsibility of the operators of the show during open hours.
Basic Rules
- NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES of any kind are permitted at any time, either inside the facility or on it’s grounds. Failure to observe this rule could cause loss of deposit fee.
- Smoking is prohibited in all county buildings per state law.
- Set-up will be allowed one (1) Hour before the event. If a longer set-up time is necessary, renter will be charged for that period of time either at the 4-hour rate or daily rate.
- Renters for livestock events are responsible for all setup and tear down and materials necessary for their event. This includes setup of the arena and any tie-off panels. Renters are required to provide their own bedding materials, wood chips are recommended. Renters are also responsible for the tear down of equipment, cleanup and washing of the floor after the event. County cleanup fee does not apply to this type of event.
Maintenance Guidelines
Activity Center & Meeting Rooms
- Floors should be swept clean of debris
- All trash should be picked up and placed in the dumpster
- Floors should be mopped where necessary
- All tables and chairs should be cleaned and returned to their original locations
- All other equipment should be returned to original locations
- All lights should be turned off
- All windows should be closed
Kitchen
- Floors should be swept and clean of debris
- All trash should be picked up and placed in the dumpster
- Floors should be mopped where necessary
- All serving windows should be closed
- All countertops and sinks should be washed and cleaned
- All Appliances should be cleaned
- Stoves should be cleaned if needed and made sure they are off
- All lights should be turned off
Bathrooms
- Floors should be swept and clean of debris
- All trash should be picked up and in placed in the dumpster
- Floors should be mopped where necessary
- All countertops and sinks should be washed and cleaned
- Flush Toilets
- All lights should be turned off
Grounds & Parking Lots
- All trash and litter should be collected and placed in the dumpster
- Any equipment utilized should be accounted for and returned to its original location
**Place all garbage bags in the dumpster on the south edge of the parking lot.
**General cleaning supplies and tools are provided for use.
***Unless the County is hired to clean, the general rule is to leave the premises clean and ready for the next renter.
Contact Us Ph. 605-995-8620 Davison County Fairgrounds 3200 West Havens Ave. Mitchell, SD 57301