Learn more about our rental facilities:
Dover Building
Exhibit Hall
Green Lot
Kent Building
Quillen Arena
Schabinger Pavillion
The Centre
Clubhouse
Seminars • Private Dinners • Reunions • Fund-raising Events • Wedding Receptions (Seating for 300)
Overlooking the picturesque Harrington Raceway track, this multi-tiered dining room is perfect for a variety of events.
- Fully landscaped exterior
- Full facility public address system available
- Catering offered by Harrington Raceway & Casino
- Buffet or la carte meals
- Bar available
- Overlooks the racetrack
- Spacious restrooms conveniently located nearby
- Escalator and elevator
- ADA accessibility
- Ample parking
Eletric and Gas Billed at current rate per usage. Meters will be read before and after an event.
Restroom Personnel
Flat fee based on facility usage. Responsibilities include: keeping restroom(s) cleaned, maintained and stocked appropriately.
Insurance Requirements
Renter shall furnish, at his own expense, a minimum of $1,000,000 worth of Property Damage/Public Liability Insurance specifically naming Delaware State Fair, Inc. as ADDITIONAL INSURED and provide proof of same on or before ten days prior to the rental event. It is understood that if no certificate is furnished by said date, the event shall be cancelled and any agreement shall be declared null and void and all deposits kept by the fair as forfeiture.
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Dover Building
Technology Shows • Boat and Car Shows • Car Bazaars • Dinner Events
(15,000 sq. ft. Seating up to 2,000)
The Dover Building is the Delaware State Fair's newest and increasingly popular rental facility due to recent upgrades and modernization. This multi-purpose building offers space for over-sized trade show events, and its proximity to the Exhibit Hall makes this a great option for events requiring multiple facilities.
Features
• Fully landscaped exterior
• Office space available within - perfect for your cyber cafe
• Phone and Internet service available
• Portable sound system available
• Overhead door entry, 26' x 16'
• Restrooms conveniently located within facility
• Demonstration kitchen available
• Finished concrete floor
• ADA accessibility
• Ample parking
Utilities
Electric and Gas billed at current rate per usage. Meters will be read before and after an event.
Restroom Personnel
Flat fee based on facility usage. Responsibilities include: keeping restroom(s) cleaned, maintained and stocked appropriately.
Insurance Requirements
Renter shall furnish, at his own expense, a minimum of $1,000,000 worth of Property Damage / Public Liability Insurance specifically naming Delaware State Fair, Inc. as ADDITIONAL INSURED and provide proof of same on or before ten days prior to the rental event. It is understood that if no certificate is furnished by said date, the event shall be cancelled and any agreement shall be declared null and void and all deposits kept by the fair as forfeiture.
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Exhibit Hall
Trade Shows • Seminars • Concerts • Indoor Sporting Events • Wedding Receptions
The Exhibit Hall is Delaware State Fair's most popular rental facility due to its versatility. This multi-purpose building offers space for interior catering, allows for breakout discussions / staging areas and is centrally located on the fairgrounds.
Features
• 10,000 sq. ft.
• Fully landscaped exterior
• Heating/air-conditioning
• Restroom facilities located within
• Large and small meeting rooms (additional square footage) available
• Phone and Internet service available
• Finished concrete floor
• Full facility sound system
• ADA accessibility
• Ample parking
Utilities
Electric and Gas billed at current rate per usage. Meters will be read before and after an event.
Restroom Personnel
Flat fee based on facility usage. Responsibilities include: keeping restroom(s) cleaned, maintained and stocked appropriately.
Insurance Requirements
Renter shall furnish, at his own expense, a minimum of $1,000,000 worth of Property Damage / Public Liability Insurance specifically naming Delaware State Fair, Inc. as ADDITIONAL INSURED and provide proof of same on or before ten days prior to the rental event. It is understood that if no certificate is furnished by said date, the event shall be cancelled and any agreement shall be declared null and void and all deposits kept by the fair as forfeiture.
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Green Lot
Auto Sales • Equipment Sales • Outdoor Festivals • Camping Events (15 acres)
The Delaware State Fairgrounds' Green Lot parking area is the perfect solution to your need for "space".
Features
• Located off major US interstate highway
• High visibility
• Partially landscaped surrounding exterior
• Improved roads
• Permanent fencing allows for separation of activity or controlled accessibility
• Phone and Internet hook-ups available
• High intensity lighting for evening events
• Expansive, adjacent parking available
• ADA accessibility
Utilities
Electric is based on a flat per day fee.
Insurance Requirements
Renter shall furnish, at his own expense, a minimum of $1,000,000 worth of Property Damage / Public Liability Insurance specifically naming Delaware State Fair, Inc. as ADDITIONAL INSURED and provide proof of same on or before ten days prior to the rental event. It is understood that if no certificate is furnished by said date, the event shall be cancelled and any agreement shall be declared null and void and all deposits kept by the fair as forfeiture.
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Kent Building
Craft Shows • Equipment Shows • Corporate Outings • Livestock Events
The Kent Building is one of the largest buildings located on the fairgrounds and allows for a variety of year-round events. Shows requiring 80,000 sq. ft. may consider the Schabinger Pavilion as a companion to this rental facility due to its proximity.
Features
• 40,000+ sq. ft. with seating for up to 5,000
• Fully landscaped exterior
• Concrete surface
• Portable stalls may be considered for your horse show
• Optional side enclosures available
• Public address system
• Restrooms conveniently located near the facility
• ADA accessibility
• Ample parking
Utilities
Electric billed at current rate per usage. Meters will be read before and after an event.
Insurance Requirements
Renter shall furnish, at his own expense, a minimum of $1,000,000 worth of Property Damage / Public Liability Insurance specifically naming Delaware State Fair, Inc. as ADDITIONAL INSURED and provide proof of same on or before ten days prior to the rental event. It is understood that if no certificate is furnished by said date, the event shall be cancelled and any agreement shall be declared null and void and all deposits kept by the fair as forfeiture.
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Quillen Arena
Horse Shows • Rodeos • Circuses • Tractor Pulls • Motorcross Camps
Unique to the Mid-Atlantic region, this multi-purpose, converted 80,500 sq. ft. facility is able to host a wide range of activities. The building was constructed in 1997 and dedicated in honor of Board Member and Representative G. Robert "Bobby" Quillen.
Features
• Fully landscaped exterior
• 80,500 sq. ft. with bleacher seating for up to 2,500
• Dirt surface on show ring
• Full facility sound and lighting system
• Spacious restrooms conveniently located within the facility
• Show ring is surrounded by 36" vinyl fencing
• Two (2) practice rings adjacent to arena
• 231 permanent stalls available
• ADA accessibility
• Ample parking
Utilities
Electric billed at current rate per usage. Meters will be read before and after an event.
Restroom Personnel
Flat fee based on facility usage. Responsibilities include: keeping restroom(s) cleaned, maintained and stocked appropriately.
Insurance Requirements
Renter shall furnish, at his own expense, a minimum of $1,000,000 worth of Property Damage / Public Liability Insurance specifically naming Delaware State Fair, Inc. as ADDITIONAL INSURED and provide proof of same on or before ten days prior to the rental event. It is understood that if no certificate is furnished by said date, the event shall be cancelled and any agreement shall be declared null and void and all deposits kept by the fair as forfeiture.
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Schabinger Pavillion
Horse Shows • Equipment Shows • Auctions • Craft Shows • Livestock Events
The Schabinger Pavillion is one of the largest buildings located on the fairgrounds and allows for a variety of year-round events. Shows requiring 80,000 sq. ft. may consider the Kent Building as a companion to this rental facility due to its proximity.
Features
• 40,000+ sq. ft. with seating up to 5,000
• Fully landscaped exterior
• Concrete surface
• Portable stalls may be considered for your horse show
• Optional side enclosures available
• Public address system
• Restrooms conveniently located near the facility
• ADA accessibility
• Ample parking
Utilities
Electric billed at current rate per usage. Meters will be read before and after an event.
Restroom Personnel
Flat fee based on facility usage. Responsibilities include: keeping restroom(s) cleaned, maintained and stocked appropriately.
Insurance Requirements
Renter shall furnish, at his own expense, a minimum of $1,000,000 worth of Property Damage / Public Liability Insurance specifically naming Delaware State Fair, Inc. as ADDITIONAL INSURED and provide proof of same on or before ten days prior to the rental event. It is understood that if no certificate is furnished by said date, the event shall be cancelled and any agreement shall be declared null and void and all deposits kept by the fair as forfeiture.
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The Centre
Large Dinner Gatherings • Over-sized Trade Shows • Large Fund-raising Events
The Centre Ice Rink is home to the 4-H and FFA at fair-time; however, in the off-season (June), it is the perfect location for your rental.
Features
• 20,000 sq. ft with bleacher seating up to 300 or dinner seating up to 3,000
• Fully landscaped exterior
• Lobby area may provide additional seating
• Breakout rooms available
• Full facility sound and light system
• Spacious restrooms conveniently located within the facility
• Locker rooms available
• Snack bar may be available
• ADA accessibility
• Dedicated parking lot
Utilities
Electric and Gas billed at current rate per usage. Meters will be read before and after an event.
Restroom Personnel
Flat fee based on facility usage. Responsibilities include: keeping restroom(s) cleaned, maintained and stocked appropriately.
Insurance Requirements
Renter shall furnish, at his own expense, a minimum of $1,000,000 worth of Property Damage / Public Liability Insurance specifically naming Delaware State Fair, Inc. as ADDITIONAL INSURED and provide proof of same on or before ten days prior to the rental event. It is understood that if no certificate is furnished by said date, the event shall be cancelled and any agreement shall be declared null and void and all deposits kept by the fair as forfeiture.
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