Alltech Arena
The Alltech Arena is a 5,517-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky.[1] The facility, named for the title sponsor Alltech, opened on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park in July 2009. It was originally constructed for the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games.
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| Location | 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511 |
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| Coordinates | 38.1579°N 84.5233°W |
| Owner | Commonwealth of Kentucky |
| Operator | Kentucky Horse Park |
| Capacity | 5,517 (General stadium Capacity) 8,833 (Concerts)[1] |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
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| Opened | July 2009[1] |
| Construction cost | $40 million ($42.9 million in 2019 dollars) [2][1] |
| Architect | GBBN Architects[1] |
| General contractor | D.W. Wilburn[1] |
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| Bluegrass Warhorses (CIFL) (2014) KHSAA State High School Wrestling Tournament (KHSAA) (2012-Present) | |
The arena is owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and is managed by the Kentucky Horse Park. The arena is currently home to KHSAA State Wrestling Tournament, the Alltech National Horse Show, and numerous equestrian related events.[3]
Sports
The arena was the home of the Bluegrass Warhorses of the Continental Indoor Football League during the team's only season in 2014.
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References
- "Horsey Heaven" (PDF). 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- Alltech National Horse Show Archived 2014-03-17 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2014-03-12.
External links
- Official site of the Kentucky Horse Park
- Alltech Arena Event Calendar
- 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games
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