Ft Smith fairgrounds
Fort Smith, AR
4201 North 50th Street 72904
VENUE GUIDE
Ft Smith fairgrounds
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Ft Smith fairgrounds
Make the event easier by staying close to Ft Smith fairgrounds and the surrounding Fort Smith area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Capri Motel
2.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.5 (159 reviews)
Super 8 by Wyndham Van Buren/Ft. Smith Area
3.0 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.9 (926 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG
3.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (776 reviews)
Comfort Inn & Suites Van Buren-Fort Smith
3.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.1 (575 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Ft Smith fairgrounds & the Area
Ft Smith fairgrounds is an event venue in Fort Smith, AR. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Ft Smith fairgrounds for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Ps Sticky Rice & Egg Roll
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (21 reviews)
Lupita's Taqueria y Pupuseria
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (182 reviews)
Dairy Freeze
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Ft Smith fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (525 reviews)
Asian Kitchen Express
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Ft Smith fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (289 reviews)
Fried Rice (Midland Blvd)
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,255 reviews)
Delicias Hernandez Market (MIDLAND)
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Ft Smith fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (15 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Grandad's
0.4 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (127 reviews)
Branding Iron
0.4 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (95 reviews)
The Cactus
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (44 reviews)
The Rock
1.5 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (14 reviews)
Farewell Party Bar
2.6 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Ft Smith fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (188 reviews)
The Beer Garden
2.9 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (72 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
McDonald's
1.3 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.7 (2,135 reviews)
Chapters on Main Bookstore & Coffeeshop
1.8 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (549 reviews)
1127 Coffee Shop
2.4 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (64 reviews)
Starbucks
2.5 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (44 reviews)
Perk Coffee House
3.0 mi from the venue
Coffee near Ft Smith fairgrounds for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (106 reviews)
Fort Smith Coffee Co. at The River’s Edge
3.1 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (18 reviews)
Museums
United States Marshals Museum
3.1 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (844 reviews)
Clayton House
3.2 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (138 reviews)
Attractions
Kay Rodgers Park
0.1 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (924 reviews)
Fort Smith Park
0.8 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (455 reviews)
Lee Creek Park
1.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (270 reviews)
Spradling Park
1.4 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Ft Smith fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (92 reviews)
Drennen Scott House
1.5 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (68 reviews)
Freedom Park
1.9 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (397 reviews)
Shopping
Main Street Mercantile
1.6 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Ft Smith fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (38 reviews)
Midland Mall Shopping Center
1.9 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (29 reviews)
Sunnymede Shopping Center
2.1 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (33 reviews)
Cloverleaf Plaza
3.1 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Ft Smith fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,130 reviews)
Lavilla Shopping Center
3.5 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (120 reviews)
Williamsburg Square Shopping Center
3.6 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (23 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Ft Smith fairgrounds. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Dairy Freeze
0.4 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (525 reviews)
Delicias Hernandez Market (MIDLAND)
0.6 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (15 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Grandad's
0.4 mi from the venue
Drinks near Ft Smith fairgrounds after the show or game.
Today: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (127 reviews)
Branding Iron
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (95 reviews)
The Cactus
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (44 reviews)
The Rock
1.5 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (14 reviews)
Farewell Party Bar
2.6 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (188 reviews)
The Beer Garden
2.9 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (72 reviews)
Getting to Ft Smith fairgrounds
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Ft Smith fairgrounds in Fort Smith, AR. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • Fort Smith Transit serves Fort Smith, AR. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Ft Smith fairgrounds.
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for Ft Smith fairgrounds. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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