POWESHIEK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS RENTAL
& CAMPING INFORMATION (effective 1/20/09)
 


CAMPING INFORMATION:
 

Non-Fair Camping – Camping is available to the general public for a cost of $15 per day (water & electricity included). No reservation needed. No camping is available to the general public during the Fair (7/18-23/09). Long-term camping available for $250/mo., paid in advance. No restroom/shower facilities available. No dumping. Contact the Fair Office. at 641-236-7959 or at powfair@iowatelecom.net for more information.

Fair Camping – Camping during the Fair is by reservation only. There are limited spots available. Campers from the previous year receive space priority. First-time campers are placed on a waiting list until all returning campers have been assigned space. Deadline for Fair Camping applications is May 15. To be placed on the waiting list, please contact the Fair Office.
 

POWESHIEK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS RENTAL

For rentals/rental information, contact the Fair Ofc. at 641-236-7959 or at powfair@iowatelecom.net.

RENTAL FEES:
   TABLES & CHAIRS -- Tables & chairs located in the Exhibit Hall will be included with rental of the Exhibit Hall. Renters may bring in their own tables and chairs to use.
   OUTSIDE VENDORS -- Any events such as flea markets, craft shows, etc. that have vendors set up outside will be charged $10.00 per vendor.
   RENTAL RATES (per day) --
      Exhibit Building [60’x100’ main room] $250.00
      Dining Room/Kitchen [25’x29’] $125.00
      Prior Set Up [or clean up] $ 50.00 Pro-Line Building                  [seasonal] $100.00
      Showring/Horse Arena $100.00
      Showring with Auction $ 40.00
      Covered Showring w/o Auction $ 50.00
      Horse Stalls $ 10.00 per stall per day
      (stalls are available to rent in conjunction with horse shows      only)
     Cattle, Sheep or Swine Barn $ 50.00 per barn per day
      Shower House $ 80.00
      Non-Fair Camping Fee: $ 15.00 per day - electric & water       included


   NOTE: Exhibit Building – Serving of alcohol -- Wedding or
Anniversary Receptions Only -- All rentals must have board approval to serve alcohol & alcohol rider on insurance policy)

SECURITY DEPOSITS:
   Exhibit Hall, Kitchen/Dining Room & Pro-Line Building -- A security deposit of $150.00 is required for the rental of these buildings.
   Outside Facilities -- Rentals of outside facilities (barns, arenas, etc.) will require a security deposit of either $300.00 or $1,000.00 depending on the type of event. This amount will be determined by the Poweshiek County Fair Board. When a $1,000.00 security deposit is required, it must be in the form of a money order, cashier’s check or cash.
   Shower House -- A $250.00 security deposit is required for use of this building. Payment of the security deposit is required at the time of the rental reservation.

Security deposits will be returned when it is determined that all rented facilities are clean, in order, undamaged and the keys are returned. ALL RENTERS WILL BE FINANCIALLY LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES ABOVE AND BEYOND THE SECURITY DEPOSIT.

PAYMENTS: Payment of the security deposit in full is required within 7 days of the date the reservation is made in order to hold the reservation date(s). Payment of the rental fee in full must be made 14 days prior to the rental date or the reservation will be cancelled and the security deposit will be forfeited. Certificate of Insurance must accompany the rental fee payment. Any cancellation of a rental date by the renter must be done at least 30 days prior to the rental date or renter will forfeit the security deposit.

KEYS -- No keys will be issued before the starting date of the event listed on the contract. If you wish to pick up keys before the indicated starting day you will have to pay the set-up/clean-up fee for the additional time. All keys MUST be returned within 24 hours of the end of the contracted rental date(s). Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the security deposit. Keys may be picked up and dropped off at the Fair Office (use the Key Drop on the south side of the office door to return keys). A $25.00 fee will be charged each time a special trip is made by Fair personnel to unlock doors for the renter.

INSURANCE: All renters MUST provide proof of liability insurance. There are two (2) levels of coverage which apply: low coverage events (events without alcohol) require a $300,000 minimum liability insurance coverage; high coverage events (those where alcohol is served) require $1,000,000 minimum liability coverage. A copy of a “Certificate of Insurance” (which can be obtained by renters from their insurance agency) must accompany the rental fee payment (due 14 days prior to the rental event). High coverage event Certificates of Insurance MUST have alcohol rider on the policy if alcohol will be served.

RENTER RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Care is to be taken when using tables, chairs etc. owned by the Association.
2. Heavy or sharp items are not to be pushed across the floor and are to be set on protective covering.
3. No machines/engines with gas, diesel fuel or oil permitted in exhibit building.
4. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN ANY BUILDING OR BLEACHER/PUBLIC GATHERING AREA. NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL BY THE FAIRBOARD!
5. Posters, notices etc. are not to be on the doors, walls or panels. The bulletin boards are to be used for this purpose.
6. Grounds and all buildings are to be cleared of refuge accumulated during rental (this includes sidewalks). Trash cans are to be emptied and trash taken out to the dumpster. New garbage bags will be furnished and are to be place in trash cans after they have been emptied.
7. Renters are to sweep floors and wipe up spills. Kitchen counters and tables are to be wiped clean. Buildings and grounds are to be left in the same condition they were in prior to the rental. Stoves and refrigerators are to be cleaned of spills and the grill and area around the grill are to be cleaned and the grill re-seasoned. Tables are to be wiped clean if dirty.
8. Any gates or panels used for outside rentals are to be put back in place.
9. Renters have use of only the building(s) being rented. Other buildings are not to be used without permission.
10. DO NOT use any type of glue or hot glue on the walls, floors, tables or chairs.
11. No screws, nails, tacks, staples, or hooks are to be used on the walls, floors or ceilings.

DUMPSTER USE:
Only trash and items accumulated during the rental period are to be put in the dumpster. Renter is not to use the dumpsters for disposing of their personal trash from home or business. No large items such as furniture, bed springs/rails etc. along with paint or combustible items are to be put in dumpster. Only garbage from the Kitchen & Bathroom cans is allowed. A $50.00 charge for disposal other than basic Kitchen & Bathroom garbage is required.

The Poweshiek County Fair Association will not be responsible for thefts committed or accidents occurring on the Fairgrounds or in buildings. The Association reserves the final and absolute right to interpret all rules and regulations and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences connected with or incident to the buildings and grounds.

RENTERS WILL AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THESE GUIDLEINES OR FORFEIT DEPOSIT AND POSSIBLE FUTURE RENTALS.