NEW ARENA COMING SOON TO SPRINGFIELD!

The Wilson’s Logistics Arena and Youth Agriculture Education Center will serve as a multi-functional facility for the community. The 99,000 square-foot arena will boast seating for 6,600 visitors, a significant increase from the previous seating capacity at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The upper mezzanine will include a restaurant and a VIP room, while the lower level will feature a 10,000 square-foot Youth Agriculture Education Center and a 10,000 square-foot trade show space.

This project is a result of the hard work, dedication, and vision of the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds General Manager, staff, board members, and supporters. Their efforts have made this new arena a reality.

According to General Manager Aaron Owen, the new arena will establish the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds as one of the finest entertainment venues in the Springfield area and the Midwest. It will be suitable for a variety of events, including fairs, rodeos, horse shows, livestock expositions, trade shows, motorsports, sporting events, and concerts. The Sports Commission is excited to collaborate with the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds team in the future to bring sports events to the new arena.