Updated Nov. 9 at 2:36 p.m.
The newly expanded 60,000-square-foot Williamson County Expo Center will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 10 and a grand-opening ceremony Nov. 12.
The ribbon cutting will also celebrate the opening of the Bill Pickett Trail, a new roadway that will essentially provide access to the Expo Center.
Clint Chitsey, WilCo Expo Center general manager, said the center is available for several different types of events.
“The new Expo Center will be able to host not just larger events such as livestock shows, rodeos, farmers’ markets, banquets, concerts, proms, and festivals, but also smaller or more intimate events like weddings, family reunions, trainings [and] meetings,” Chitsey said.
The expo center hosted the Taylor Rodeo on Sept. 23-34. The total cost of the project was $12.4 million, which was funded with voter approved park bonds.
The grand-opening ceremony will feature live music, food and guided tours of the facility between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. as well as a horse show by
Williamson County 4-H Hoofpicks.
Posted Sept. 21 at 11:41 a.m.
The now more than 60,000-square-foot Williamson County Expo Center will host the Taylor Rodeo on Sept. 23-24 and showcase its new expansion and renovation during the event.
Several improvements have been made to the original 29,400-square-foot arena, including:
County Judge Dan Gattis (center) and others tour the arena area.[/caption]
- Seating capacity for 3,000
- Upgraded sound system
- Newly constructed covered warm-up area
- Future RV sites
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Newly constructed concessions area
- Newly constructed restrooms
A climate-controlled indoor expo hall totaling 15,000 square feet was added to the center and can be separated into two halls that seat 800.
The newly constructed covered outdoor expo hall also provides 15,000 square feet of space, including a covered patio.
Meeting and conference room space totaling more than 900 square feet was also added that includes space for approximately 70 people.
Ribbon-cutting: Nov. 10, 2 p.m.
Grand opening: Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Both events are free and open to the public. 210 NW Carlos G. Parker Blvd., Taylor. 512-943-1944.
www.wilcoexpo.com
County Judge Dan Gattis (center) and others tour the arena area.[/caption]
