Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
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| Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center | |
|---|---|
| Location | 2300 North Cameron Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 |
| Opened | 1966 |
| Owner | |
| Tenants | Harrisburg Heat (NPSL/MISL) (1991-2003) Harrisburg Hammerheads (CBA) (1994-1995) Harrisburg AIFA team (AIFA) (2009-future) |
| Capacity | 7,600 |
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center is an indoor arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used for concerts, the Pennsylvania farm show, and indoor football. The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center opened in 1966 and holds 7,600 people.
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center hosted the Harrisburg Heat of the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1991 - 2003, and the Harrisburg Hammerheads of the Continental Basketball Association from 1994-1995. In 2009, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center will host the Harrisburg AIFA team, of the American Indoor Football Association.
[edit] History
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center hosted the Pennsylvania Farm Show since 1917. The complex is one of the largest venues on the East Coast with 25 acres contained by 8 buildings and 3 arenas. In 2002, a $86.2 million expansion to the Exposition Hall, the lobby, Equine Arena, Equine Barn, Connector Spine, and the Rotunda was completed. The Sale Arena, dormitories, meeting rooms, and the cafeteria underwent major renovations as well.
