A new event venue called Smart Fair Grounds is scheduled to open this weekend with a county fair and steam engine show, according to a press release from the company.

The release said the fair grounds cover 100 acres, including 20 acres set aside for parking, and that the site is fenced. The company’s chief executive said the layout was designed to support a single entry price for visitors while keeping other costs limited during the opening event.

In the release, the CEO said Smart Fair Grounds has arranged to cover all non-alcoholic drinks for the weekend. The company also said rides at the fair will be free with admission, leaving food as the main additional expense for attendees.

The announced admission prices are $15 for adults older than 13 and $10 for children 12 and younger. A group rate of $50 for five people is also planned for the opening weekend, according to the release.

The company said it intends to use the site for multiple types of events throughout the year. In addition to county fair activities and the steam engine show, the CEO said the venue could host events such as Renaissance fairs and car shows. The release quoted the CEO as saying the goal is to hold as many events as possible while keeping pricing low overall.

Vendor policy is also being framed around affordability, according to the company. Rather than setting limits based on the number of vendors, the CEO said Smart Fair Grounds is focusing on the prices vendors charge customers. In the release, the CEO said a day out should not require visitors to pay far more than they would elsewhere.

The press release also outlined some future development plans for the property. The company said it hopes to expand the fair grounds with additional buildings over time, though that has not happened yet. At present, the CEO described the site as having “one massive basement” intended for severe weather, with multiple entrances.

According to the release, that basement area is also being used to house the fair grounds’ motorcade and medical personnel. No further operational details were provided in the announcement about staffing, event capacity, or emergency procedures.

The opening comes as businesses and event operators continue looking for ways to attract families and local visitors with price-sensitive entertainment options. Smart Fair Grounds’ opening message places heavy emphasis on affordability, especially through bundled admission, included rides, and company-paid non-alcoholic drinks.

The press release did not identify the state or county location of the fair grounds in the body of the announcement, and it did not provide attendance expectations for the opening weekend. It also did not say how many vendors would participate in the event or how long the county fair and steam engine show would run each day.

For now, the company is presenting the launch as both a weekend attraction and the start of a broader year-round business model. Whether the venue develops into a regular host for fairs, car shows, and other public events will likely depend on turnout and how the initial pricing strategy is received by visitors and vendors.

The grand opening weekend, as described by the company, is set to combine traditional fair activities with a steam engine exhibition while testing demand for a new large-scale venue built around lower upfront costs for guests.