The Uvalde County Arena at The Fairplex (215 Veterans Lane, Uvalde, TX 78801) is the action-packed heart of the complex hosting equestrian events, livestock shows, rodeos, bull ridings, ropings, barrel racings, circuses, wrestlings, truck and tractor shows, concerts and more!
Rodeo and Barrel Racing events are what we do best! We are the very proud "Home Arena" to The Texas Junior High and High School Rodeo Associations for Region VIII and the Annual Cactus Jack PRCA Bull Riding & Bull Fighting. Amongst the many other rodeos we host throughout the year, we are also honored to have been chosen by11-time World Champion Barrel Racer, Charmayne James, as her Texas Arena, for her annual, multi-state clinics.
With 265, 10' x 10' dirt-floor stalls and 100 RV spaces, this fully-enclosed venue is perfect for your multi-day rodeo events. The main arena, warm-up arena and all stalls are located comfortably inside.
Additional Fairplex amenities include: multiple meeting rooms, large concessions with commercial appliances, and an on-site dump station with over 700 paved parking spaces.
North Arena (144' x 280') / South Arena (120' x 230')
- Grandstand seating for approx. 1,400 with VIP seating
- Two large wash bays
- On-site staff during your event
- Retail exhibitor space
- 1,200 sqft air-conditioned, enclosed concession area with commercial appliances
- 6 bucking chutes, cattle pens, runs, roping boxes
- Air-conditioned Show Office/Meeting Room
- Enclosed, air-conditioned Announcer Box
- Ticket Office
- New sound equipment w/speaker system in both arenas
- Numerous, super-efficient Big Ass brand fans and a louvered exhaust system
- Mezzanine area for announcing, registering, VIP area, etc.
- VIP Lounge w/bar and TV
- WIFI throughout the complex
- 8 TV's on the concourse to advertise Sponsors and/or event details w/one extra large TV in warm-up arena
- Jumbo Tron located inside the main arena for great Sponsor Ad and Replay use
- Multiple tractors, ground equipment, water truck (on-site)
- Plenty of paved parking and grass
Proof of negative Coggins is required on ALL horses.
Negative Coggins dated within (1) year of the show is required; out of state horses will also need a health certificate dated within 45 days of the show.