Lamar Dixon Expo Center

Lamar Dixon Expo Center is a multi-use event facility owned and operated by Ascension Parish, located in Gonzales, Louisiana. Established through the philanthropy of Bill and Mary Lee Dixon — whose family founded the Lamar Corporation — the center was gifted to the community and acquired by the parish in 2009 through grants and private donations, without the use of local tax dollars. The facility is designed to attract diverse entertainment and programming in a safe, user-friendly environment, with a particular emphasis on equestrian and 4-H activities. It hosts a wide range of events, from horse shows and rodeos to livestock shows, consumer expos, concerts, conventions, and educational programs. At the heart of the complex is the Robbie G. Savoy Jr. Arena, a 36,000-square-foot indoor arena with seating for 6,600 guests. Additional event spaces include the 24,000-square-foot Trademart, the expansive REV Center, Arena B, a Banquet Hall with climate control and arena views, covered pavilions, and an outdoor arena — making the campus capable of accommodating events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions.