Five Buildings. Two Arenas. One Campus.

From intimate gatherings to national livestock shows, our facilities adapt to your event.

Explore Our Grand Island, NE Venue Spaces

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Five Points Bank Arena


Large indoor arena for livestock shows, concerts, and major events


Best For: Livestock Shows • Concerts • Rodeos • Banquets • Large Events • 2,200 Seats

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Pinnacle Bank Expo Center


Expansive, column-free space for trade shows, expos, and conventions


Best For: Trade Shows • Vendor Events • Expos • Conventions • 100,000 sq ft

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Red barn with white fence and a large American flag hanging on the front, in a grassy rural setting.

Barn Bar


Rustic western-style venue for private events and social gatherings


Best For: Private Parties • Social Events • Cocktail Hours • Small Gatherings • Intimate Event Space

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Which Space Is Right for Your Event?

Large-Scale Events & Entertainment

Five Points Bank Arena and Pinnacle Bank Expo Center are ideal for concerts, livestock shows, trade expos, conventions, and large community gatherings.

Weddings & Social Gatherings

Aurora Cooperative Pavilion and Barn Bar provide flexible spaces for receptions, galas, private celebrations, and social events.

Agricultural & Livestock Events

The Tom Dinsdale Automotive Cattle Barn, Five Points Bank Arena, and Sheep Barn are built to support livestock shows, exhibitions, and agricultural programming.

Campus Map

Get a full view of the GI Expo campus and see how each venue connects within Fonner Park.

Event Hosting FAQS

  • What event venues are available at GI Expo Events & Livestock?

    GI Expo Events & Livestock offers multiple event venues across the Fonner Park campus in Grand Island, Nebraska, including arenas, expo halls, livestock facilities, open-air event spaces, and private gathering venues. Spaces are available for conferences, trade shows, livestock events, weddings, concerts, galas, auctions, and community events.

  • Which GI Expo Events & Livestock venue is best for weddings or receptions?

    GI Expo Events & Livestock offers several venue options for weddings, receptions, and social gatherings, including Aurora Cooperative Pavilion and Barn Bar. These spaces provide flexible layouts for intimate celebrations, large receptions, galas, and private events in central Nebraska.

  • What is the largest event space at GI Expo Events & Livestock?

    Five Points Bank Arena and Pinnacle Bank Expo Center are among the largest event venues at GI Expo Events & Livestock. These venues are designed to host large-scale livestock shows, concerts, conventions, trade expos, and community events with flexible layouts and large attendee capacities.

  • Can multiple venues at GI Expo Events & Livestock be rented together?

    Yes. GI Expo Events & Livestock offers a multi-building campus that allows organizers to combine multiple venues for larger events, livestock shows, expos, conventions, and multi-day programming. The connected campus layout provides flexibility for events requiring multiple spaces.

  • Are the event venues located on the Fonner Park campus?

    Yes. All GI Expo Events & Livestock venues are located on the historic Fonner Park campus in Grand Island, Nebraska. The 240-acre campus brings together livestock facilities, event spaces, entertainment venues, and community gathering areas in one central location.

  • Which GI Expo Events & Livestock venue is best for trade shows or expos?

    Pinnacle Bank Expo Center is one of the most popular venues at GI Expo Events & Livestock for trade shows, vendor fairs, expos, conventions, and large indoor events. The flexible open layout allows organizers to customize the space for a variety of event formats and exhibitor setups.

  • Does GI Expo Events & Livestock offer livestock-ready facilities?

    Yes. GI Expo Events & Livestock is nationally recognized for its livestock-ready facilities, including arenas, cattle barns, wash racks, tie stalls, livestock load-in access, and multi-species event capabilities designed for agricultural and livestock events throughout the Midwest.

  • Can I tour the event spaces before booking?

    Absolutely. GI Expo Events & Livestock encourages organizers to schedule a site tour before booking an event. Touring the campus allows you to explore venue options, review layouts, discuss logistics, and determine which spaces best fit your event needs.

  • Is parking available near all GI Expo Events & Livestock venues?

    Yes. GI Expo Events & Livestock offers large on-site parking areas throughout the Fonner Park campus for attendees, exhibitors, vendors, trailers, and event staff. Parking is conveniently located near all major event buildings and venues.

  • Are both indoor and outdoor event spaces available at GI Expo Events & Livestock?

    Yes. GI Expo Events & Livestock offers a mix of indoor and outdoor event spaces in Grand Island, Nebraska. The campus includes climate-controlled arenas, expo halls, open-air pavilions, livestock facilities, and outdoor gathering areas that can accommodate events year-round.

Find the Right Space for Your Event

Connect with the GI Expo Events & Livestock team to find the best space for your event, audience, and setup needs.