By Tribune Staff
HUTCHINSON—Following heavy rainfall on the Kansas State Fairgrounds, the Kansas State Fair has announced that all on-grounds parking lots are closed until further notice, except for handicapped parking near Gate 5 on State Fair Road.
Local partnerships have opened up alternate parking options. Guests may park on the west side of the Hutchinson Sports Arena at 700 E. 11th, starting Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 a.m.
“The recent rainfall has made our on-grounds parking lots unsafe and unusable,” said Bryan Schulz, Kansas State Fair General Manager. “We are grateful to local partners, including the City of Hutchinson and Hutchinson Community College, for providing alternate parking solutions, and we appreciate our guests’ flexibility and patience in using the shuttle services.”
Starting Tuesday morning, buses will run a shuttle service approximately every 15 minutes, transporting patrons to and from the Fairgrounds with drop-off and pick-up at Gate 9 on Plum Street.
Parking near Gate 5 on State Fair Road will remain available for handicapped guests only. Guests must display their handicapped placard to park there.
The Will Call office at Lot C on Plum Street will remain open and accessible.
Kansas State Fair parking lots will remain closed until at least Wednesday evening, at which time conditions will be reassessed.