weather & fair safety
WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS & SAFETY
at the delaware state fair
The safety of our guests, staff, and community is our number one priority. As we look toward the 105th Annual Delaware State Fair, we are working to ensure a proper weather safety notification for all staff, volunteers, vendors and patrons who enter the fairgrounds; as well as ensuring accessible first aid stations and access to EMS as needed.
OUTDOOR CONCERT WEATHER PLANNING
When the National Weather Service issues a severe weather warning impacting the Fairgrounds, an announcement will be made over the grounds-wide public address system alerting Fairgoers to seek shelter. The announcement will be repeated every two minutes until the severe weather warning has expired.
Please be aware that all shows including concerts, rodeo and demo derby performances in the M&T Bank Grandstand are held rain or shine. The pit, track, and bleacher/stadium seating areas are not covered. The grandstand and club house seating areas are the only areas that are covered. Only dangerous weather conditions at show time will delay a show or cause it to be cancelled.
All delay or cancellation announcements will be posted to the homepage of the website. Umbrellas are not permitted in the venue.
SEEKING SHELTER ON THE FAIRGROUNDS
- DURING A CONCERT
- Under the Grandstand
- Murphy’s, In the Casino
- Center Ice Rink (4H/FFA)
- AT THE CARNIVAL
- Quillen Arena
- Exhibit Hall
- Schabinger Building (covered, not fully enclosed)
- Harrington Raceway & Casino Lobby
- FAIRGROUNDS
- Dover Building
- Marketplace Tent
- Center Ice Rink (4H/FFA)
- Kent Building
- Delmarva Building (covered not fully enclosed)
- Sussex Barn (covered, not fully enclosed)
- Schabinger Pavillion (covered, not fully enclosed)
- GATES 1 & 2
- Administration Building
- Quillen Arena
- GATE 3
- Center Ice Rink (4H/FFA)
- Delmarva Building
Planning a day at the fair with your family or a fun night at one of our concerts with a group of friends? Stay in the loop on ALL weather notifications, cancellations and possible delays.
- DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP & ACCEPT “PUSH NOTIFICATIONS”
- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST
The First Aid Station is available for the treatment of minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises. Please dial 911 for an emergency.
EMS can be found on the fairgrounds
Nursing Mother’s Area provides nursing mothers with a quiet, air-conditioned area to breastfeed their baby or manually pump breast milk, please visit the area next to the Grove Picnic Area.
Lost Children Station: This is a designated area for children to be reunited with the family and can be found at the Public Safety Headquarters next to the Box Office at the Grandstand.
Changing tables can be found in most restrooms and the Convenience Station at the main gate.
Fair Information To obtain general Fair information, call the main office at (302) 398-3269, Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) for details on attractions, shows, events, and schedules please visit the Daily Schedule PDF found under Fair Time.
