FAQs - AV Fair and Event Center

FAQs

Where Is the A.V. Fair & Event Center Located?

2551 West Avenue H., Lancaster, CA 93536. Phone: (661) 948-6060

Are Service Animals Allowed?

Service animals are welcome throughout the Fairgrounds. No other animals are permitted on the Fairgrounds. A service animal relief area is located near the livestock area.

Special Needs Seating

Tickets for guests with disabilities can be purchased on site at the wheelchair accessible ticket window, located at the Main entrance. Will Call windows are also accessible. Please identify your need for disabled seating at the time of purchase. When ordering tickets for those that use mobility aids, either at the ticket window, by phone or through avfair.com, please request seating for the disabled. One attendant or family may accompany guests with disabilities. The accompanying attendant or group must also purchase a ticket to the grandstand event.

Are there Metal Detectors at the Fair?

We have metal detectors and bag searches as you enter the Fairgrounds. Advise gate personnel if you have a pacemaker. All items deemed to be a weapon or unsafe will be confiscated

Where is parking for the disabled?

Parking for disabled/handicapped is in Lot A. Enter Gate 1 to get to Lot A.

Where is the RV park?

The RV Park is located at the North end of the Fairgrounds on W. Ave. G-8. Enter Gate 5. RV Parking is not available throughout the months of April and September due to the annual California Poppy Festival™ and AV Fair & Alfalfa Festival.

Emergency evacuations

In the event of an emergency, information will be announced by the Voice of the Fairmont site Sheriffs and Antelope Valley Fair Security are trained in evacuation procedures.

Is the A.V. Fair & Event Center in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA)?

All buildings are ADA accessible.

Where are the automated teller machines (ATMs) located?

ATMS are located in Carnival areas, at the Estrella Jalisco Cantina, and in both of the H.W. Hunter Pavilion and Van Dam Pavilion buildings. Any problems with Fair ATMS, call Fair Security. Cash Machines are mobility aid-accessible.

Where are the restrooms?

Restrooms are available in the blue portables located throughout the fairgrounds and in the H.W. Hunter & Van Dam Pavilions as well as the L.A. County Farm Bureau Community Hall and the Antelope Valley Harley Davidson Legacy Hall located near La Plaza. There are also restrooms located in the new AV Rural Museum.

Where are diaper changing stations?

Diaper changing stations are located in all permanent bathrooms on the grounds.

Are restrooms wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible stalls built to accommodate those using mobility aids are available throughout the Fairgrounds. They are marked with the universal disability symbol. Trash cans are available inside the wheelchair accessible stalls for your convenience

Where are the drinking fountains?

Drinking fountains are in the Van Dam and H.W. Hunter pavilions, at the restroom foyer.

Are all fair buildings air conditioned?

All permanent buildings are air conditioned.

Where are electric outlets?

Electric outlets for recharging wheelchairs and other necessary equipment are located on the East end of the Van Dam pavilion near the main entrance.

Are there lockers?

There are no lockers for the public on the fairgrounds.

Public transportation

There is an Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) bus stop right outside of the Turf Club Building at Gate 2 on Ave. H. Another stop is across the street. Call AVTA at 661-945-9445.

Professional photographers MUST have a credential from the Fair Marketing Department, located in the Fair Administration Office (North end of the Turf Club building – 2551 W. Ave. H., Ste. 102, Lancaster, CA 93536). Same applies for serious amateur photographer using professional style equipment.

Is smoking allowed on the fairgrounds?

Smoking is prohibited in the livestock and carnival areas and inside of all buildings.

Telephones

Pay phones are located at the South end of the H.W. Hunter Pavilion.

Contact Us

2551 West Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-6060

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