Facility Rentals

COVID GUIDELINES

During this difficult time of COVID-19 our rental capacities listed for the various buildings below may change due to CDC and State Government guidelines. Please contact the Fair & Event Center office for clarification of allowed current attendance numbers for the facility you are interested in at (719) 520-7880.

Contact Information

For questions or information on facility rentals contact:
El Paso County Fair & Events Center
366 10th Street
Calhan, Co. 80808
719-520-7880
Janice Brewer
www.events@elpasoco.com

Rental Forms

General Use Guidelines

Special Event Request Form

Special Event Reservation Process

Owens Livestock Arena

30,000 sq. ft. (approximate)
240 Seat Bleachers
Dirt Floor Arena
Restrooms
Showers
Two attached livestock barns

No bedding is allowed on the arena floor.

Rental Fees Including:

Set up plan must accompany contract for Manager's approval.
Restrooms
Round based arena. Concrete slab area 25' x 75'.

Individual/ Non Profit:

Full Day: $239 - Deposit $155 (refundable)
Half Day: $155 (6 hrs or less) - Deposit $155 (refundable)

Commercial:

Full Day: $359 - Deposit $233 (refundable)
Half Day: $233 (6 hrs or less) - Deposit $233 (refundable)

Pavilion

25' x 35'
Picnic Tables
Grill

Rental Fees Include:

(2) picnic tables, grill.

Individual/ Non Profit:

Full Day: $100
Half Day: $ 75

Commercial:

Full Day: $150
Half Day $ 100

Grandstand Building

1 of 2

8,900 sq. ft. (approximate)
Concrete floor
Restrooms
Capacity: 590 (approximate)

Rental Fee Include:

(15) 8' picnic table,
(4) restrooms, (2) men's, (2) women's, (6) stations.
Lighting.

Individual/ Non Profit;

Full Day: $117 - Deposit $76 (refundable)
Half Day: $76 (6 hrs or less) - Deposit $76 (refundable)

Commercial:

Full Day: $176 - Deposit $114 (refundable)
Half Day: $114 (6 hrs or less) - Deposit $114 (refundable)

Granstand, Fairgrounds Arena & Track

1 of 2

Equestrian
Motor Sports
Rodeo
Grandstands: 2880 (approximate)
1/4 Mile Dirt Track
Arena
Announcer Booth

Rental Fees Include:

Sand based arena. Rodeo office with desk and (2) chairs.
(8) bucking chutes. (20) holding pens.
Quarter mile track.
Restrooms in the grandstand building
Trash cans/liners.

Individual/ Non Profit:

Full Day: $265 - Deposit $172 (refundable)
Half Day: $172 (6 hrs or less) Deposit $172 (refundable)
Grandstands Only: $100 - Deposit $65 (refundable)
Rodeo Arena Only: $75 - Deposit $49 (refundable)
Race Track Only: $150 - Deposit $98 (refundable)

Commercial;

Full Day: $400 - Deposit $260 (refundable)
Half Day: $260 (6 hrs or less) - Deposit $ 260 (refundable)
Grandstands Only: $150 - Deposit $98 (refundable)
Rodeo Arena Only: $113 - Deposit $73 (refundable)
Race Track Only: $225 - Deposit $146 (refundable)

Whittemore Building

12,000 sq. ft. (approximate)
Concrete Floor
Foyer
Restrooms
Showers
Capacity: 800 (approximate)

Rental Fees Include:

(200) chairs, (30) tables, men's and women's restrooms
ADA accessible.

Individual/ Non Profit:

Full Day: $265 Deposit $172 (refundable)
Half Day: $172 (6 hrs or less) - Deposit $172 (refundable)
Youth Sports $10 / hour

Commercial:

Full Day: $398 - Deposit $258 (refundable)
Half Day: $258 (6 hrs or less) Deposit $258 (refundable)

Swink Hall

3700 Sq. Ft. (approximate banquet space)
Commercial Kitchen
Restrooms
Capacity: 300 (approximate)

Rental Fees Include:

(120) chairs, (20) 96" x 30" tables
Electricity, lights, heat, tile floor
Restrooms, ADA accessible.

Kitchen Includes:

Double sinks, (2) commercial gas stoves

(2) commercial ovens, griddle
Commercial refrigerator and freezer
Preparation counter space
Serving widow openings to Swink Hall

Individual/ Non Profit:

Full Day: $239 - Deposit $155 (refundable)
Half Day: $155 (6 hrs or less) - Deposit $155 (refundable)

Commercial:

Full Day: $359 - Deposit $233 (refundable)
Half Day: $233 (6 hrs or less) - Deposit $233 (refundable)