South Plains Fairgrounds, Lubbock

Name: South Plains Fairgrounds
Address: 1012 Avenue A, Lubbock, 79401, United States

#50 among attractions in Lubbock

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The South Plains Fairgrounds, located on the east side of Lubbock, Texas, is the home of the Panhandle-South Plains Fair, which occurs in late September each year. The fairgrounds consist of around 65 acres situated along the western edge of upper Yellow House Canyon. ()

Established: 1914 (110 years ago)Elevation: 3192 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°35'10"N, 101°50'6"W

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1012 Avenue ALubbock 79401 United States

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South Plains Fairgrounds – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Joyland Amusement Park, Yellow House Canyon, Buddy Holly Center, American Wind Power Center.

0.4 miNE
Theme park, Amusement park
Joyland Amusement Park, Lubbock
11 min walk • Joyland Amusement Park stands as a beacon of fun and excitement in the heart of Lubbock, Texas. This traditional amusement park offers a wide array of attractions suited for visitors of all ages, making it an ideal destination for family outings and creating lasting...
0.5 miN
Nature, Canyon, Natural attraction
Yellow House Canyon, Lubbock
13 min walk • Yellow House Canyon is about 32 km long, heading in Lubbock, Texas, at the junction of Blackwater Draw and Yellow House Draw, and trending generally southeastward to the edge of the Llano Estacado about 10 km east of Slaton, Texas; it forms one of three major canyons along the...
0.7 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock
18 min walk • The Buddy Holly Center is a performance and visual arts center in Lubbock, Texas, dedicated to Buddy Holly as well as the music of Lubbock and West Texas more broadly.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
American Wind Power Center, Lubbock
18 min walk • The American Wind Power Center is a museum of wind power in Lubbock, Texas. Located on 28 acres of city park land east of downtown Lubbock, the museum has more than 160 American style windmills on exhibition.
0.8 miSW
Concerts and shows, Rock club, Theater
Cactus Theater, Lubbock
20 min walk • The Cactus Theater is a theater in Lubbock, Texas. It hosts live music productions, musicals, and theatrical plays.
0.8 miW
Skyscraper
Metro Tower, Lubbock
21 min walk • The Metro Tower, also known as the NTS Tower, is an office high-rise building located in Lubbock, Texas. Completed in 1955, it is the tallest building in Lubbock at 274 feet.
0.9 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Convention center
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Lubbock
24 min walk • The Lubbock Memorial Civic Center is a convention center located in Lubbock, Texas. It was built in 1977 and dedicated to the memory of local residents who died in the Lubbock tornado of 1970 that struck the site of the center.
0.8 miSW
33°34'42"N • 101°50'42"W
Tornado Gallery, Lubbock
20 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
0.7 miSW
33°34'49"N • 101°50'42"W
McPherson Cellars, Lubbock
18 min walk • Wine tours, Winery, Wine bar
~1220 ftE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater, Lubbock
6 min walk • The Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater is a 930-seat amphitheater located in Lubbock, Texas. Construction began in 2003 and was opened in 2006. For a period was known as the Wells Fargo Amphitheater. It is used for concerts, stage shows and other special events.
0.7 miSW
Museum
National College Baseball Hall of Fame, Lubbock
20 min walk • The National College Baseball Hall of Fame is an institution operated by the College Baseball Foundation serving as the central point for the study of the history of college baseball in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Plains Fairgrounds?

Nearby attractions include Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater, Lubbock (6 min walk), Joyland Amusement Park, Lubbock (11 min walk), Yellow House Canyon, Lubbock (13 min walk), Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock (18 min walk).