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About Southeastern Livestock Pavilion

Welcome to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion (SELP) in Ocala, Florida—your dependable, no-fuss venue for livestock shows, rodeos, horse shows, trade shows, and meetings. With multiple covered arenas, a dedicated exhibition space, and an air-conditioned reception hall, SELP is designed to host a wide range of events while keeping guests comfortable and within reach of convenient parking and transit options.

Whether you’re planning a large show or a multi-purpose gathering, we’ve got you covered with practical details about seating, access, and nearby accommodations and dining. Secure your seats through trusted partner channels and enjoy straightforward, friendly service—like you’ve got a guy in the business looking out for you.

SELP is located at 2228 NE Jacksonville Road in Ocala, with some sources noting 2232 NE Jacksonville Road for the auditorium area. The facility features two covered arenas, 226 stalls, and a variety of spaces that support livestock, equestrian, cattle, trade shows, and meetings. Parking is paved and free, with about 1,000 spaces and handicap-accessible spots. SunTran provides transit options with routes feeding into the Downtown Transfer Station and multiple nearby stops, making it easy to reach SELP from various parts of Ocala.

Nearby hotels include Equus Inn Ocala, Hilton Ocala, Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala, and Best Western Ocala Park Centre. For meals before or after events, consider affiliate recommendations from trusted partners to ensure you have quality, convenient options close to SELP. If you’re attending a notable event like the Southeastern Pro Rodeo, Ocala Shrine Rodeo, or the Ocala Horse Sale, plan ahead to secure parking and lodging that fit your schedule.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and address: Officially listed as SELP, 2228 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala, FL 34470; some sources reference 2232 NE Jacksonville Road for the auditorium area, reflecting facility layout variations. (Sources: SELP official pages; Ocala directory pages).
  • Capacity and seating: Main covered arena with grandstand seating for over 4,200; indoor Sales Auditorium seats 800; additional open/open-air areas and halls provide multi-purpose space. (Sources: Ocala/Marion County directory; Ocala Metro Art Scene).
  • Venue type and layout: Two covered arenas, 226 stalls, an air-conditioned reception hall, exhibition space, and an auditorium; designed for livestock shows, rodeos, horse shows, trade shows and meetings. (Sources: SELP official pages;Ocala directory).
  • Parking and access: Paved parking with about 1,000 spaces; generally advertised as free parking with handicap parking; multiple entrances around the site. (Sources: Southeastern Pro Rodeo venue info; Ocala directory).
  • Transit: Served by Ocala SunTran with routes feeding into the Downtown Transfer Station; nearby routes include multiple lines that stop within walking distance of the pavilion. (Sources: SunTran pages; local transit route pages).
  • Nearby hotels: Equus Inn Ocala (3434 SW College Rd), Hilton Ocala (3600 SW 36th Ave), Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala (3601 SW 38th Ave), Best Western Ocala Park Centre (3701 SW 38th Ave). (Sources: hotel official pages and local tourism listings).
  • Notable events hosted: Southeastern Pro Rodeo, Ocala Shrine Rodeo, Ocala Horse Sale and various equestrian, cattle and trade shows on SELP grounds. (Sources: Southeastern Pro Rodeo; Ocala Shrine Rodeo; Ocala Horse Sale pages).
  • Renamed or demolition status: The facility remains active as SELP; no demolition or formal renaming indicated in official sources; occasional cross-references use “Southeastern Livestock Pavilion and Extension Auditorium.” (Sources: SELP official pages; Ocala directory).