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The Coliseum
The Chisholm Trail Coliseum has 130' x 268' (34,840 sq ft) concrete floor with permanent seating surrounding three sides. On the open end of the floor, there is an adjoining 60' x 149' (8,940 sq ft) indoor load-in area which loads directly onto the main floor. The load-in area is a multi-purpose space that connects the Coliseum to the Chisholm Trail Pavilion.
The Coliseum has a computerized Box Office with outlets in Enid and capabilities for outlets in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Stillwater.
House Sound is available in the Chisholm Trail Coliseum. Our system features thirty-two (32) Electro-Voice SX 300 Speakers distributed around the permanent seating area. The floor is covered by two (2) Altec VIR Large Format Horns with 299 Drivers and two (2) Electro-Voice TL Dual 15" Sub-woofers. The system is capable of delivering 103 DB of undistorted output to all seating areas. The speaker system is powered by 18,000 watts of Electro-Voice 1.0kw Amps with Dynamic Processing Board, and the mixing console is a Mackie 160vlz 16 Channel board.
Concert power includes five (5) 300 amp three-phase disconnects with separate grounds and transient voltage surge suppressor. There is also one (1) 200 amp three-phase disconnect located in the load-in area for additional power, and shore power for bus and trucks. Additionally, there is one (1) 100 amp three-phase disconnect for auxiliary front of house power and distribution for trade show booths.
The Coliseum has four (4) dressing rooms with showers. Additional dressing rooms, green room, catering area, and production office are available in the Pavilion adjacent to the load-in area. Ushers, ticket takers, door personnel, armed and unarmed security is available through the facility. Experienced, non-union, stage hand are available through an area stagehand company.
The Coliseum has a computerized Box Office with outlets in Enid and capabilities for outlets in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Stillwater.
House Sound is available in the Chisholm Trail Coliseum. Our system features thirty-two (32) Electro-Voice SX 300 Speakers distributed around the permanent seating area. The floor is covered by two (2) Altec VIR Large Format Horns with 299 Drivers and two (2) Electro-Voice TL Dual 15" Sub-woofers. The system is capable of delivering 103 DB of undistorted output to all seating areas. The speaker system is powered by 18,000 watts of Electro-Voice 1.0kw Amps with Dynamic Processing Board, and the mixing console is a Mackie 160vlz 16 Channel board.
Concert power includes five (5) 300 amp three-phase disconnects with separate grounds and transient voltage surge suppressor. There is also one (1) 200 amp three-phase disconnect located in the load-in area for additional power, and shore power for bus and trucks. Additionally, there is one (1) 100 amp three-phase disconnect for auxiliary front of house power and distribution for trade show booths.
The Coliseum has four (4) dressing rooms with showers. Additional dressing rooms, green room, catering area, and production office are available in the Pavilion adjacent to the load-in area. Ushers, ticket takers, door personnel, armed and unarmed security is available through the facility. Experienced, non-union, stage hand are available through an area stagehand company.
The Pavilion (Dirt Floor Arena, Meeting Rooms, Trade Show Area)
The Chisholm Trail Pavilion has approximately 100,000 square feet of trade show, meeting rooms, and a dirt floor arena. The Pavilion has been home to major trade shows, expositions, fairs, festivals, equestrian events, rodeos, dog shows, livestock shows/sales, auto shows, meetings, dinner parties, and galas.
The Pavilion features a 108' x 202' (21,816 sq ft) Trade Show area adjoining the Meeting Rooms area featuring 85.5' x 117' (9,353 square feet sq ft) of additional space that can be divided into meeting rooms, dressing rooms, production office and banquet facilities. Adjoining the Meeting Room and Trade Show Area is a 199' x 328' (65,272 square feet) Dirt Floor Arena that can be used for livestock exhibition or arena format events, as well as additional trade show space.
Attached to the Pavilion is the Barn One facility. This building (not shown here) has a small arena with 325 permanent seats available. The facility houses many livestock events/sales, small bull riding events, and also serves as a support facility for many events within the Pavilion.
In addition to these facilities, the Chisholm Trail Expo Center has eight (8) livestock barns, and outdoor riding arena for equestrian events and riding schools, soccer fields, and baseball fields. Camping hook-ups including water, power, sewer, and high-speed internet connections are available in the grass south of the Pavilion, and additional hook-ups with water and power only are available on the concrete parking lot. Camping spots are available for $25.00 per night, payable at the main office of the Expo Center located in the NW Corner of the Coliseum.
The Pavilion features a 108' x 202' (21,816 sq ft) Trade Show area adjoining the Meeting Rooms area featuring 85.5' x 117' (9,353 square feet sq ft) of additional space that can be divided into meeting rooms, dressing rooms, production office and banquet facilities. Adjoining the Meeting Room and Trade Show Area is a 199' x 328' (65,272 square feet) Dirt Floor Arena that can be used for livestock exhibition or arena format events, as well as additional trade show space.
Attached to the Pavilion is the Barn One facility. This building (not shown here) has a small arena with 325 permanent seats available. The facility houses many livestock events/sales, small bull riding events, and also serves as a support facility for many events within the Pavilion.
In addition to these facilities, the Chisholm Trail Expo Center has eight (8) livestock barns, and outdoor riding arena for equestrian events and riding schools, soccer fields, and baseball fields. Camping hook-ups including water, power, sewer, and high-speed internet connections are available in the grass south of the Pavilion, and additional hook-ups with water and power only are available on the concrete parking lot. Camping spots are available for $25.00 per night, payable at the main office of the Expo Center located in the NW Corner of the Coliseum.
The Hoover Building and the Youth Building
The Hoover Building is one of the most popular facilities at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center and Garfield County Fairgrounds. It is home to all types of events both large and small. The many events held in the Hoover Building include:
The Youth Building (not shown) is also one of the more popular facilities at the Expo Center. Like the Hoover Building, the Youth Building is home to all types of events ranging from weddings and family reunions to dances, auctions, and estate sales. The facility is 48' x 83' (3,984 sq ft) and also includes kitchen facilities.
- Annual Train Show
- Annual Toy Show
- Annual Coin Show
- Weddings
- Banquets
- Meetings
- Birthday Parties
- Family Reunions
- Dances
- Auctions and Sales
The Youth Building (not shown) is also one of the more popular facilities at the Expo Center. Like the Hoover Building, the Youth Building is home to all types of events ranging from weddings and family reunions to dances, auctions, and estate sales. The facility is 48' x 83' (3,984 sq ft) and also includes kitchen facilities.
Rental Fees and Other Information:
Every event is different, and every event has it's own unique need for space, set up, sound, decor, and more. For pricing on any facility, or combination of facilities, please call our office at 580-237-0238. You can also swing by our office at 111 W Purdue Ave, Enid, OK 73701. What follows is a generalized summary for private, family, and church events. Open to the Public events may be subject to different terms, conditions, and restrictions.
Things we need to know:
In general, your rental will be for the day(s) of your event, and you will have access to the facility at 10:00 am (unless otherwise arranged or noted by Fairgrounds Staff). Rental fees are non-refundable.
Get early access to the facility! Enter your contracted facility by 12:00 pm the day before your event. Your rental contract will include a half-day rental fee for early access. This applies to private, family, or church events. Open to the public events, corporate events, concerts, trade shows, craft shows, expos, and any other shows or public events of any kind may be subject to different pricing structures, rental requirements, and restrictions. Call for details on your public event event.
To reserve a facility:
*Rental Fee: Rental Fees are determined by the facility selected, the number of people attending your event, and other factors. Once you have all your specifics as outlined above, call or come by our office for rates.
**Damage Deposit: Varies based on event and specifics. Payable by Cash Only unless other arrangements have been made and approved by our office in writing. Payment will be separate from Facility Rental. Damage deposits may be refunded when facility keys are returned AND all terms and conditions related to your rental have been met. See your rental contract for full details, restrictions, and terms of use.
***UNAUTHORIZED USE CHARGE*** Effective 12/30/2019 we have added an additional stipulation to all rental contracts and agreements when renting a building attached to other rental space, or that includes other rental space within the same building, and client has NOT rented those additional spaces. If it is found that additional rental space was used that was not part of the signed agreement, not only will client lose the refundable Damage Deposit, client will also be charged a full day's rental for use of any additional non-contracted space. Client is solely and fully responsible for ensuring their contracted event remains within the paid rental space. Payment of unauthorized usage charge will be due within 2 business days of returning the key. If payment is not made within that time, we will contact local law enforcement. Cash or credit only. No checks accepted.
Things we need to know:
- Type of event?
- Number of people attending?
- Time of event?
- Food & Drink? (Use of Kitchen facilities to fully prepare and cook food, or use of catering services carry additional fees)
- Alcohol being sold? (Additional permits and documentation required)
- Do you want or need access to the facility the day before your event?
- Audio Visual needs
- Anything else specific to your event?
In general, your rental will be for the day(s) of your event, and you will have access to the facility at 10:00 am (unless otherwise arranged or noted by Fairgrounds Staff). Rental fees are non-refundable.
Get early access to the facility! Enter your contracted facility by 12:00 pm the day before your event. Your rental contract will include a half-day rental fee for early access. This applies to private, family, or church events. Open to the public events, corporate events, concerts, trade shows, craft shows, expos, and any other shows or public events of any kind may be subject to different pricing structures, rental requirements, and restrictions. Call for details on your public event event.
To reserve a facility:
- Each facility carries a RENTAL FEE* and a DAMAGE DEPOSIT**.
- Once you specifically call or come in to request a facility and date(s), we will provide rental and damage deposit requirements based on your event specifics, and you will have a TENTATIVE RESERVATION.
- When we place a tentative reservation, you will have 10 business days to sign the contract and pay the one-half the required full rent.
- Once we receive the signed contract and your half-rent payment, you will have a SECURED RESERVATION.
- Any remaining rent and the damage deposit will be collected when you arrive to pick up your keys.
- Damage deposits (payable in Cash only) are refunded after our crews evaluate and clear the facility after your event.
- Once you place a tentative reservation, if we do not receive your payment and signed contract within 10 business days, your dates will be removed from the calendar and re-opened to the public, unless otherwise arranged with our office in writing.
- In the event you have a secured reservation and cancel, any paid fees are non-refundable. Exceptions to this are made at the sole discretion of the Expo Center Staff and are not guaranteed under any circumstance.
*Rental Fee: Rental Fees are determined by the facility selected, the number of people attending your event, and other factors. Once you have all your specifics as outlined above, call or come by our office for rates.
**Damage Deposit: Varies based on event and specifics. Payable by Cash Only unless other arrangements have been made and approved by our office in writing. Payment will be separate from Facility Rental. Damage deposits may be refunded when facility keys are returned AND all terms and conditions related to your rental have been met. See your rental contract for full details, restrictions, and terms of use.
***UNAUTHORIZED USE CHARGE*** Effective 12/30/2019 we have added an additional stipulation to all rental contracts and agreements when renting a building attached to other rental space, or that includes other rental space within the same building, and client has NOT rented those additional spaces. If it is found that additional rental space was used that was not part of the signed agreement, not only will client lose the refundable Damage Deposit, client will also be charged a full day's rental for use of any additional non-contracted space. Client is solely and fully responsible for ensuring their contracted event remains within the paid rental space. Payment of unauthorized usage charge will be due within 2 business days of returning the key. If payment is not made within that time, we will contact local law enforcement. Cash or credit only. No checks accepted.
