Location - Rochester, Minnesota
Olmstead County Fairgrounds
The Olmsted County Fairgrounds is located in the heart of Rochester. Numerous restaurants, stores and services are within walking distance of the show grounds. The host hotel is directly across the street from the fairgrounds.
Host Hotel - Holiday Inn South
Directions
From Interstate 90, take US 63 North, approximately 8 miles. Turn right onto 16th St. S. Fairgrounds entrance is on the left; Holiday Inn South is on the right.
From the north (Minneapolis/St. Paul), take US 52 to the 16th St. exit and go east about 1.5 miles to the junction with US 63. Fairgrounds are in the NE corner; Holiday Inn South is in the SE corner.
Airports
Rochester International Airport
Rochester
International Airport
The airport code for this airport is RST. It is located approximately 8 miles south of the show site. From the airport, take Highway 63 north to 16th St. S to reach both the show grounds and the host hotel. The Holiday Inn South, our host hotel, provides a complimentary shuttle for guests. Upon arrival at the airport, use the Hotel Phone Bank to call the Holiday Inn South for shuttle service (no prior reservations accepted). Rental cars are available at the airport through several national chains
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
The airport code for this airport is MSP. It is located approximately 75 miles
north of the show site. Shuttle Service is available through Rochester Direct www.rochesterdirect.com Phone:
(507) 280-9270. Fares are $27.00 one way; $49.00 round trip.
Car Rentals
Rochester has many car rental companies. The following companies are located at the Rochester International Airport:
- Alamo - (507) 288-1155
- Avis - (507) 288-5655
- Budget - (800) 246-8661
- National - (507) 288-1155
- Hertz - (507) 288-2244
- Thrifty - (507) 252-5045
Click on pics for larger view -
This is the grandstand infield where the agility trials will be held.
This is the on-site campground.
The campground provides 60 sites with water and electric hookups.
RV Reservation Information
This is Building 42 where conformation, obedience
and rally will be held. A grooming area and vendors will also be located in this building.
This grassy area is adjacent to the grandstand infield and is where the herding arenas will be built.
This
is the 4-H Building where health testing will be done. As well, the BBQ and
Dingo Bingo will be held in this building. See Social
Events for details
Rochester,
Minnesota is home to the Mayo Clinic. It is located on the fertile banks of
the Zumbrota River.
Holiday
Inn South - the host hotel
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