fairground
noun
fair·ground
ˈfer-ˌgrau̇nd 
: an area where outdoor fairs, circuses, or exhibitions are held
—often used in plural with singular construction
… what a spot for a fairgrounds!—
W. L. Gresham
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The Seville Fair is held for the local community and traditionally takes place in April at a fairground in Los Remedios, southwest of the city by the river, according to the Andalusia community’s website.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Bartling has served on the board of the California Fairs Alliance and was a founding member of California Emergency Response Resiliency Venues and Fairgrounds, helping advance infrastructure funding and awareness of the role fairgrounds play during emergencies.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In one snapshot, the duo walked hand-in-hand throughout the fairgrounds, and in another, Perry cozied up to Trudeau as the pair enjoyed a snack break.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Imagination, creativity and experimentation will all be cultivated at the OC Fair & Event Center’s upcoming Imaginology, a two-day festival of learning that is hosted each April at the fairgrounds.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Bartling has served on the board of the California Fairs Alliance and was a founding member of California Emergency Response Resiliency Venues and Fairgrounds, helping advance infrastructure funding and awareness of the role fairgrounds play during emergencies.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In one snapshot, the duo walked hand-in-hand throughout the fairgrounds, and in another, Perry cozied up to Trudeau as the pair enjoyed a snack break.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Imagination, creativity and experimentation will all be cultivated at the OC Fair & Event Center’s upcoming Imaginology, a two-day festival of learning that is hosted each April at the fairgrounds.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Fairground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairground. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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fairground
noun
fair·ground
ˈfa(ə)r-ˌgrau̇nd
ˈfe(ə)r-
: an area set aside for fairs, circuses, and exhibitions
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