The Main Arena
With over 101 hectares of developed land, the Event’s Centre has many and varied open spaces great for a variety of uses.
The jewel in the crown is undoubtedly the Main Arena, a massive oval in the centre of the grounds.
From hundreds of horses to hundreds of horsepower, the Main Arena is a picturesque yet highly functional open air, day and night area.
Although well known over Showtime as a premier equestrian venue the main arena can cater to many other occasions.
Events, which the main arena has hosted, include:
- The 2008 Crusty Demons Tour
- A major display area during Ag Show, Festival of Fire, Motorcross, grand parades and open air concerts.
- With seating in the main arena’s grandstand for over 1100 people plus thousands more on the natural amphitheatre walls of the oval, even the largest events can be handled.
- The main arena features full lighting around it ensuring that even at night everything is in full illumination.
Dimensions:
- Length- 255 m
- Width- 120 m (including running track)
- Seating: from 1100 Grandstand attached to the Glenvale Building, which includes toilets, bar and food facilities
- The track is soon to be upgraded to accomodate the Darling Downs Harness Racing Club.
