Shelter Rentals (Private Events) 2026 Rates
Grounds Rental - 51 to 100 people $200.00
Grounds Rental - 101-150 people $225.00
Grounds Rental - Commercial Rate $350.00
Barkhausen
Barkhausen Lodge (Non-Profit/Gov't Groups) $30 up to 2 hours / $75 - 2 to 8 hours
Barkhausen Lodge (Business/Corporations/Private Parties) $200 up to 8 hours
Commercial Rate $250.00
Commercial Rate $300.00 (if extending past 6pm)
Bay Shore Park
Enclosed Shelter $215.00
Commercial Rate, Enclosed $275.00
Open Shelter $125.00
Commercial Rate, Open $225.00
Lily Lake Park
Open Shelter $125.00
Neshota Park
Enclosed Shelter $215.00
Commercial Rate $275.00
Pamperin Park
Dance Hall $585.00
Dance Hall - Commercial Rate $710.00
East Hall $295.00
East Hall - Commercial Rate $535.00
Open Shelter - $250.00
Open Shelter - Commercial Rate $350.00
2-Day Wedding/Multi-Day Package $1,880.00
3-Day Wedding/Multi-Day Package $2,550.00
Reforestation Camp
Pines Shelter $215.00
Pines Shelter - Commercial Rate $275.00
2-Day Wedding/Multi-Day Package $900.00
3-Day Wedding/Multi-Day Package $1,350.00
Ski Lodge (April through November) $415.00
Ski Lodge (April through November) - Commercial Rate $525.00
Meeting Room (December through March) $175.00
Meeting Room (December through March) - Commercial Rate $225.00
Way-Morr Park
Shelter $215.00
Commercial Rate $275.00
Notes:
- Bay Shore, Pamperin Park and Reforestation Camp shelters can be rented until 12:00 a.m. (midnight) for an additional fee of $100/hour. Premises must be cleaned and vacated at the paid for time of departure.
- Shelters can be opened one hour earlier (9:00 a.m.) for an additional fee of $100.00.
- Barkhausen Coffee service $10/day
- Commercial events are those open to the public where fees are charged or any type of fundraising or any sort of vending occurs during the event. Please call for commercial rates.
Fairgrounds 2026 Rates
Private Rentals
- Set up and clean up days $250.00/day
- Exhibition Buildings $650.00
- Grounds $400.00
- Horse Ring $200.00
- Livestock Barns $200.00
- Table Rental $8.00
- Chair Rental $1.00
- Late Clean Up Charge $300.00
- Entire Fairgrounds $5,500.00 (includes one set up and clean up day; no parking or walkin fees)
- Set up and clean up days $250.00/day
- Exhibition Buildings $900.00
- Grounds $600.00
- Livestock Barns $300.00
- Horse Ring $300.00
- Table Rental $8.00
- Chair Rental $1.00
- Late Clean Up Charge $300.00
- Commercial Events $2.00/car per day
- Walk in from parking off-site $1.00/person
- Electrical Cord Usage $10.00-$50.00
- Soccer Goals $30.00/pair
- Crowd Control Barricades $20/day
- After Hours Parking $1.00-$5.00
Waste Removal Fees for Fairground & Commercial Events 2026 Rates
- County contracted rate plus 25% or lesee must contract on their own
Extra Amenity Rentals at Pamperin Park 2026 Rates
- Garden Chairs * $2.50/day each
- Tent Rentals * $40.00/day each
- Arbor * $75.00 - 2 hours
- Two Charcoal Grills, Size is 2' x 5' $40.00/each
- Gas Grill $90 with two 20lb tanks
- Items with a "*" may require a grounds fee
- Garden chairs need to be reserved in groups of 25
Trail Rentals for Special Events 2026 Rates
- Special Event Rate $275.00
- Charity Rate $100.00
Storage 2026 Rates
Fairgrounds Winter Storage $20.00-$600.00
Pet Exercise Area 2026 Rates
Annual Pass $25.00
Daily Pass $3.00
Rifle Range 2026 Rates
- Public: Per Gun or Person $7.00
- Private: One Hour $40.00, Two Hours $75.00, Four Hours $125.00, Eight Hours $200.00
- Special Event $50.00
- Biathlon Program $200.00
Camping at Bay Shore Park 2026 Rates
- Camping at Bay Shore Park $22.00-$85.00
- Primitive Sites $22.00
- Water & Electrical Sites $34.00
- Group Camping Areas $55.00-$80.00
- Wood $6.00-$12.00
- Laundry $2.50-$5.00
- Ice $5.00-$8.00
- Dump Station (Non-registered Campers Only) $15.00
Camping at the Fairgrounds 2026 Rates
- Special Event RV Parking/Camping $70.00
- All Sites $34.00
- Dump Station (Non-registered Campers Only) $15.00
Camping at Reforestation Camp 2026 Rates
- Camping at Reforestation Camp $22.00-$55.00
- Primitive Sites $22.00
- Water & Electrical Sites $34.00
- Full Hookup Sites $44
- Group Camping Area $55.00
- Wood $6.00-$12.00
Programs/Workshops at Barkhausen 2026 Rates
- Naturalist-Led Half Day (2 hours) $2.00/student (minimum charge of $50)
- Naturalist-Led Full Day $4.00/student (minimum charge of $100)
- Maple Syrup Program $2.00/student (minimum charge of $50)
- Other Programs $2.00/person (minimum charge of $50)
- Scout Programs $2.00/person (minimum charge of $50)
Barkhausen Snowshoes 2026 Rates
- $5.00
- Per pair and per day
- Rental snowshoes must remain on Barkhausen property
Barkhausen Group Camp Area $30.00/night
Boat Launch 2026 Rates
- Daily Pass $6.00
- Annual Pass $60.00
- Senior Pass $50.00
- Mooring Fee $20.00
- Replacement Pass $20.00
- Commercial Pass (including guides) $75.00
- Purple Heart Recipient: free annual pass with verification
Cross-Country Skiing 2026 Rates
The Brown County Park Cross-Country Ski Trails are located at Reforestation Camp,
Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve and Neshota Park
- Daily Pass $7.00
- Single Seasonal Pass $40.00
- Family Seasonal Pass $85.00
* A pass is required for children ages 12-17. Children 11 and under ski free.
Horse Trails 2026 Rates
Brown County Park Horse Trails are located at Reforestation Camp & Neshota Park
- Daily Pass $5.00
- Annual Pass $30.00
- Replacement Pass $20.00
* There are no family passes available.
* Passes are needed for 16 and older.
Mountain Bike Trails 2026 Rates
Brown County Park Mountain Bike Trails are located at Reforestation Camp
- Daily Pass $6.00
- Annual Pass $30.00
- Replacement Pass $20.00
* There are no family passes available.
* Passes are needed for 16 and older.
State Recreational Trails 2026 Rates
Fox River Trail and Mountain-Bay Trail
- Daily Pass $5.00
- Annual State Trail Pass $25.00
- Up to 500 people per day/each way $275.00
- 501+ people per day/each way $375.00
* There are no family passes available.
* Bicyclists, skiers, rollerbladers, skateboarders and horseback riders age 16 and older need a pass.
* There is no fee for walking.
