The Heart of Nebraska Events
Formerly known as GILCA, GI Expo Events & Livestock brings together nationally recognized livestock shows, community events, concerts, conferences, and large-scale gatherings on the iconic Fonner Park campus in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Who We Are
GI Expo Events & Livestock is a premier event venue and livestock complex located on the historic Fonner Park campus in Grand Island, Nebraska. Positioned in the heart of the state near Interstate 80, the campus serves as a central destination for livestock shows, trade shows, concerts, conferences, weddings, and community events throughout Nebraska and the Midwest.
Formerly known as the Grand Island Livestock Complex Authority (GILCA), GI Expo represents a forward-looking vision that expands beyond agriculture while continuing to support Nebraska’s deep livestock and agricultural roots. In partnership with Fonner Park and alongside the Nebraska State Fair, the campus brings together entertainment, agriculture, and community experiences on one versatile multi-building property.
A defining moment for the campus came in 2017 with the relocation of the AKSARBEN Stock Show to Grand Island, helping establish GI Expo as a destination for national-level livestock events. Today, the campus continues to grow as one of central Nebraska’s most flexible venues for events of all sizes.
240
Acres
Multi-building campus designed for livestock shows, concerts, expos, and large-scale events.
5
Buildings
Flexible event venues supporting everything from trade shows to weddings and livestock competitions.
10
Months Available
Nebraska State Fair-caliber facilities available throughout most of the year, allowing for flexible scheduling.
20
National Shows Hosted
Trusted by regional and national livestock organizations and event promoters.
Event Leadership
Andrea Peachey leads GI Expo Events & Livestock with experience in venue management, event operations, strategic planning, and community engagement. Before joining GI Expo, Andrea spent nearly a decade with the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney, Nebraska, helping oversee agricultural programming, large-scale events, marketing, and year-round facility operations.
She also served as Facility Director for the Nampa Civic Center in Idaho, managing both a performing arts theater and convention center. With experience spanning livestock events, entertainment venues, conferences, and community programming, Andrea brings a practical, relationship-driven approach to helping organizers create successful events at GI Expo Events & Livestock.
Meet the Team
Andrea Peachey
Andrea brings a passion for events, people and big-picture thinking to her role as Executive Director of GI Expo. With years of experience in venue management, marketing and event operations, Andrea works closely with clients from the first conversation through event day and beyond, staying involved in the day-to-day details that help bring each event together. She leads the GI Expo team with a hands-on approach, balancing long-term growth and business development with the practical realities of running a busy event campus. Andrea is focused on building strong relationships, creating new opportunities and continuing to grow GI Expo into a destination for livestock events, community gatherings and everything in between.
Shandra Minary
Shandra is a key part of the GI Expo team, helping lead the day-to-day operations that keep both our events and facilities moving forward. As Operations Manager, she oversees event setups, facility operations, equipment, crews and the countless moving pieces that come with a busy event campus. Whether she’s working alongside clients, coordinating the team or jumping in wherever needed, Shandra is hands-on from start to finish. Practical, hardworking and always willing to tackle the next challenge, she plays an important role in turning plans into reality and keeping GI Expo moving.
Amanda Duval
Amanda serves as GI Expo’s Event Manager, working with clients on facility rentals, event details and day-to-day coordination. She helps communicate event needs, organize plans and support the many moving pieces that come with hosting events on the GI Expo campus. Amanda is part of the team working to create a welcoming and well-prepared experience for each event.
Our Partners
GI Expo proudly works alongside regional partners including Fonner Park, the Nebraska State Fair, Visit Grand Island, and the Grand Island Chamber to support events, tourism, agriculture, and community engagement across Nebraska.
Ready to Plan Your Event?
From livestock shows and expos to weddings, conferences, and community events, GI Expo offers flexible event space in the heart of Nebraska.
