The Somervell County Expo and Texas Amphitheatre are located just 45 minutes southwest of Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex off Highway 67 in Glen Rose, Texas. They are owned by Somervell County and managed by Dooley Management. The Texas Amphitheatre opened in 1989 and the Expo Center opened in 1993. Last year visitors totaled over 60,000 for the Texas Amphitheatre and over 90,000 for the Expo Center.Expo Center has facilities large enough to be impressive or small enough to feel exclusive. Located within 20 minutes of more than 1,000 rooms, there are plenty of choices in hotels and motels.The Expo Center is a multi-purpose event center capable of handling most any size event from ropings, cuttings and horse shows, to concerts, dances and stage shows. It has three indoor arenas, the Main Arena, Showbarn, and Pavilion(multi-purpose area in which portable stalls, cattle pens or an arena can be constructed) and two outdoor arenas. It has the capability to go to 550 stalls for maximum equestrian activities. It has an exposition hall that is ideal for banquets, wedding receptions and meetings. The Expo Center also has a concourse that allows access to the Main Arena, the Showbarn and the Exposition Hall. The Main Arena, Concourse and Exposition Hall are heated and air conditioned. The Showbarn Arena is insulated and is heated and cooled by portable area coolers. We can also provide portable panels, additional tables & chairs, modular staging, in-house catering and concessions, security and more. All activities at the Expo Center are covered under one roof and surrounded by 1200 paved parking spaces.

*Portable Stalls, bring capacity to over 550 stalls.
*3 covered arenas (one heated and air conditioned) and two outdoor riding areas.
*Equestrian Field in Soccer Park two acre riding area with bleachers, electric and sound available.
*Show Office with phone and internet available.
*Ventilation for the show barn
*Tune in to the “Expo Channel” and catch the action that’s happening in the Main Arena and Show Barn from the comforts of your hotel room at the Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites..
*Full Catering Services

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Book your next event at the Somervell County Expo Center & Texas Amphitheatre or come by and visit our facilities. For more information call Mike Dooley Facilities Manager 254-897-4509 or email him at somexpo@glenrose.org and book your event today!

Glen Rose has plenty of attractions to choose from; Dinosaur Valley State Park, Golf, Art, Shopping or Wildlife.Humans are the latecomers to this part of Texas. Tracks pressed into the area's limestone riverbeds reveal that dinosaurs roamed here more than 100 million years ago.The surrounding river highlands make for plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities.Established as a trading post in 1849, Glen Rose is located on the Paluxy River, where it merges with the mighty Brazos River.

MAIN ARENA  

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The Main Arena is 33,280 square feet, measuring 130' x 256'. It features a seating capacity of up to 2100. The arena is lighted, heated and air conditioned and has a public address system. A perfect mix of sand and clay makes up the floor, allowing the facility to accommodate a diverse array of equestrian and non-equestrian events.

Stadium Features:
130' x 256' 33,280 square feet
Fixed Seating for 2,100
Concert capacity 5,470
Ticket Box Office
Announcer/Press Box
6 bucking chutes
Stock pens
Climate controlled
Concession stand
Restrooms/ Showers /Dressing Rooms
Judge’s stands are available
Security(Additional Charge)

SHOW BARN ARENA

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For a more intimate show, book our smaller arena. With 100' x 200' show arena, 640 bleacher seating, show office, announcer stand, sound system, and restrooms, you'll find everything you need for a rompin', stompin' good time.

      

SHOW BARN STALLS Show Barn Stall Layout
291 permanent stalls plus 250 Portable Stalls (Stalls are 10' X 10')
Running water
Lights
Ventilation System
Wash racks
On-grounds person during events
Stalls are avalible for $15 a day or $40 a week.

PAVILION ARENA
123' x 216' Arena, Bleacher seating, sound system and electric. The Pavilion is a multi-purpose area in which portable stalls, cattle pens or an arena can be constructed.

EQUESTRIAN FIELDS
Two acres, with bleacher seating, sound system and electric.

BANQUET HALL Banquet Hall Layout 
Ideal for Banquets, Weddings, Receptions, and Meetings. Can be subdivided into three rooms, catering kitchen available. Over 7,000 square feet of climate controlled exhibit space can be specifically tailored to your needs (plus an additional 11,350 square feet of climate controlled concourse area!) Our Exhibit Hall can be subdivided into three acoustically separated rooms with portable electric, banquet seating and catering kitchen available. You'll delight in our fully equipped demonstration kitchen and work with highly-trained professional staff. We can also provide additional tables & chairs, modular staging, in house catering & concessions, security and more. Exhibit your best when you book your event with us.

CONVENTIONS & GROUPS
Let The Somervell County Expo in the Quiet, Small Town of Glen Rose, Texas Host Your Next Trade Show, Convention or Meeting. Small town atmosphere but big on accommodating. The Expo Center caters to special events and the needs of meeting planners and trade shows.
*Exhibit hall can accommodate groups as large as 600 and the Main Arena can hold up to 5,000.
*The Exhibit Hall has over 7,000 square feet of climate controlled exhibit, meeting and banquet space, which can be tailored to your needs. Adjacent Concourse gives you a total of over 18,000 square feet of climate controlled space.
*Our Exhibit Hall can be subdivided into three acoustically separated rooms with portable electric, banquet seating and catering kitchen available.
*Our Main Arena has over 36,500 square feet available for exhibitors.
* Projectors, Screens, TV, VCR, Staging, Microphones, Sound System, and Pipe & Drapes.
*Fully equipped demonstration kitchen
* Full Catering Services
*Work with highly-trained Professional staff

RV HOOK-UPS
The Expo Center has 24 electric, water and sewer RV hook-ups, each space is capable of 220/50, 110/30 or 110/20 power supply. They rent for $20 per night. Each space is 22' x 50' and they are located on the north side of the facility, directly across Texas Drive. To reserve in advance please call 254-897-4509, we take Mastercard or Visa for reservations. If for any reason you need to cancel your reservation we require 24 hours notice for a refund.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Showers in Main Arena Restrooms under announcer stand. Wheel Chair & Handicapped Accessible Parking, Seating & Restrooms

PARKING
Plenty of parking is available for any event. Our parking lots can hold a total of approximately 1200 vehicles.

TEXAS AMPHITHEATRE

Texas Amphitheatre Layout

For entertainment under the stars you can visit or book the Texas Amphitheatre, known as the home of "The Promise". This open-air facility offers a magnificent new showplace for high-quality entertainment. The Greco Roman design is by Peter Wolf of Dallas. Forty foot walls and arches tower above a 4,000 square foot tri-level stage. A waterway, which runs the length of the structure, separates the stage from the seating area. It has state of the art equipment, the sound system consists of a 40 channel Soundcraft mixing console and 15,000 watts of power. The lighting system consists of over 850 individual instruments and more than two dozen special effect lights, fog machines, follow spots, winches etc. With 3,250 fixed seats and availability for up to 5000 with bleachers and lawn, the Amphitheatre really draws a crowd. The Texas Amphitheatre offers ample lighted parking, concessions and a friendly, professional staff. Glorious Outdoor setting which overlooks the upper hill country. Where the stars shine bigger and brighter. Call Mike Dooley Facilities Manager 254-897-4509 or email him at somexpo@glenrose.org, and book your event today! You'll love our affordable rates, great location and friendly staff!