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January 16, 2026
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Evergreen State Fair Master Plan

K/O Fairground Planners completed a $42 Million, 13-month Master Plan study for the 300-acre Evergreen State Fairgrounds in 2016.  The planning included infrastructure review of 55 buildings, market review, a financial analysis and fairground design and layout recommendations.  The annual 12-Day Evergreen State Fair takes...

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Fairground Architect and Fairground Master Planning
December 16, 2025
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Eddy County Fairgrounds Master Planning

K/O Fairground Planners is currently conducting a Master Plan and Livestock Building design for the Eddy County Fairgrounds located in New Mexico. The Eddy County Fairgrounds sits on approximately 45-acres of which only about 25 they control. This makes for a challenging operation when you...

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Fairground Masterplanner
November 16, 2025
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Boulder County Fairgrounds Master Plan

K/O is part of a larger project team, which that is currently conducting a Master Plan for the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Colorado. The Boulder County Fairgrounds is home of the Boulder County Fair as well as other year-round activities. The study effort includes stakeholder...

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October 1, 2025
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The Role of Fairground Master Planning in Successful Event Spaces

When planning fairgrounds that will host thousands of visitors, countless vendors, and a variety of events, every detail counts. At K/O Architects, we understand that successful fairground design goes beyond aesthetics—it's about creating a space that functions seamlessly and can evolve with changing needs. Our...

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August 1, 2025
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The DEX – Caldwell, South Dakota

The building, spanning 45,000 square feet, offers a variety of facilities. Notable among them is a 30,000 square-foot expo hall equipped with air conditioning, along with both indoor and outdoor meeting spaces. Additionally, the premises now house the latest administrative offices for the Fair. These...

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June 1, 2025
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Incorporating Modern Technology in Fairground Architecture 

Incorporating Modern Technology in Fairground Architecture In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, fairground buildings must be designed to meet the needs of contemporary events and activities. This means incorporating modern technology and designing the building in a way that can accommodate changing needs and uses over...

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April 1, 2025
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Washington State Fair – Gold Gate

K/O Architects and Fairground Planners were commissioned to design a unique and identifiable entry structure. The overhead canopy is a tensile fabric stretched over a custom designed framing system. This will allow ticket taking and security measures to occur under cover protecting workers and volunteers...

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February 8, 2025
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North Idaho State Fair Master Planning

K/O Fairground Planners, completed a Master Plan for the North Idaho State Fair. The North Idaho State Fair annually takes place at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene, ID. The Fairgrounds offers approximately 81-acres and includes buildings such as the Jacklin Event Building, Stampede...

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November 22, 2024
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Clark County Event Center (Fair) Master Plan

K/O Fairground Planners recently conducted a Master Plan for the Clark County Events Center. The Fairgrounds site encompasses 164 acres and is home to the Clark County Fair which is typically held in August. Our project team developed a Master Plan that optimally positions the...

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March 7, 2023
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South Carolina State Fair Master Plan

K/O Fairground Planners started an operational review and Fairgrounds master plan study for the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. After pausing several times and halting for Covid – fast forward and the project continues. The final project budget has landed at $68 Million for the 90-acre...

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West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

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