Lamar Dixon Expo Center (Gonzales)

The Lamar Dixon Expo Center, located at 9039 S St Landry Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737, is a multi-purpose event facility that offers extensive meeting, conference, and event spaces. Here is a detailed description of its facilities:

Meeting and Event Spaces

• Total Meeting Space: 203,810 square feet

• Number of Meeting Rooms: 7

• Largest Room: 66,000 square feet

• Second Largest Room: 42,000 square feet

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Robbie G. Savoy Jr. Arena:

• Capacity: 6,600 permanent seats
• Features: Indoor sports, concerts, rodeos, bucking chutes, roping boxes, inner offices, and a 12,500-square foot banquet room upstairs. The arena also includes an 800-square foot lounge with a bar area of 290 square feet and a 5,200-seat banquet area that can be divided into three sections.

• Arena B:

• Capacity: 31,860 square feet
• Features: Permanent seating for 1,500, concession stands, and restrooms.

• Ascension Gymnasium:

• Capacity: 24,000 square feet
• Features: Used for basketball and volleyball.

• Building C:

• Capacity: 45,000 square feet
• Features: Roofed cattle holding pen.

• Outdoor Arena:

• Capacity: 42,000 square feet
• Features: Lights and an announcer's stand.

• 4-H Building:

• Capacity: 70,000 square feet
• Features: Multi-use exhibit hall space.

• Trademart:

• Capacity: 24,000 square feet
• Features: Roll-up doors, concessions, and restrooms.

Amenities and Services

• Internet Access: Available throughout the facility.

• Pet Friendly: The center allows pets.

• Wheelchair Accessible: All areas are wheelchair accessible.

• AV Capabilities: Advanced audio-visual equipment is available for presentations and events.

• Health Club: A health club is available for recreational activities.

• Paid Parking: Parking is available but requires payment.

• RV Park: The facility has an RV park with 300 spaces, two restrooms/shower buildings, 25 spaces with 50 amps, and 20 and 30 amp hookups with water and sewage.

• Banquet Hall: A 5,180 square foot banquet hall on the second floor, accessible by stairs or elevator, which can be divided into three sections. It includes an attached bar area and a full-sized commercial-style kitchen.

Other Facilities

• Barns: Barns with 960 horse stalls (10’ x 10’ with a sand base) or 2,800 cattle tie spaces, including wash racks, restrooms, vet stocks, and electric outlets.

• Chapel: A 175-200 seat chapel for weddings and other services, complete with a full sound system and a dressing/waiting area for the bride and groom.

• Multi-Use Complex: 7 lighted and irrigated soccer fields, each 220 x 330 feet, with shade pavilions, concessions, restrooms, and paved parking lots.

The Lamar Dixon Expo Center offers a comprehensive range of facilities and services to accommodate various types of events, from small gatherings to large conferences and exhibitions.