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About Story Arena

Story Arena is a versatile, covered livestock and rodeo-style arena in Magnolia, Arkansas. With a capacity of approximately 1,400 seats, it hosts SAU rodeos, the Magnolia Stampede (PRCA-sanctioned), Hereford sales, SWASHRA/FFA events, and various university and community activities. The arena sits at 1015 Highway 82 Bypass West, just west of Mulerider Stables on US-82. Here’s what you need to know to plan a smooth, ticketed visit.

We’re your friendly connection for finding tickets, securing good seating, and navigating the logistics around Story Arena. We’ll outline seating options, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to keep your event experience straightforward and enjoyable.

Story Arena is designed for practical, dependable use—whether you’re attending a high-energy rodeo, a livestock sale, or a university event. The on-site parking is ample, accommodating thousands during major rodeos. While public seating charts aren’t published, the capacity remains about 1,400, and seating availability is handled on a per-event basis. If you’re coming from out of town, you’ll find several solid lodging choices within a short drive, plus a selection of restaurants in Magnolia to fuel your day. For transit, the Mulerider Express Ride Service provides campus shuttle options; note that there isn’t a dedicated arena-specific transit published. We’ve got you covered with practical tips and trusted partners for hotels and dining to help you secure your seats and plan your visit with ease.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: approximately 1,400 seats.
  • Location/Address: 1015 Highway 82 Bypass West, Magnolia, AR 71753 (on US-82 west of the Mulerider Stables).
  • Venue type: covered, rodeo-style livestock arena used for rodeos, livestock events, and university/community activities.
  • Seating/chart: public seating chart not published; capacity described as ~1,400.
  • Parking: large on-site parking areas used for events; parking can accommodate thousands at major rodeos.
  • Transit: Mulerider Express Ride Service provides campus shuttle options; no dedicated arena-specific transit published.
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express Magnolia-Lake Columbia (1604 E Main St), Hampton Inn Magnolia (128 Hwy 79 Bypass North), Best Western Coachman’s Inn Magnolia.
  • Notable events hosted: SAU rodeos, Magnolia Stampede (PRCA-sanctioned), Hereford sales and other SWASHRA/FFA events; Enactus and student activities have also used the arena.
  • Demolished/renamed: no evidence of demolition or renaming; Story Arena is currently active and in use.