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About Taylor County Expo Center Courtyard
Welcome to the Taylor County Expo Center Courtyard, a multi-space venue complex in Abilene, Texas. Located at 1700 Highway 36, with GPS 1801 E South 11th St, this dynamic venue hosts rodeos, concerts, fairs, and special events across its arena, coliseum, pavilion, and surrounding spaces. We’ve got you with practical details on seating, parking, transit options, and nearby accommodations to help you secure your seats with ease.
Whether you’re catching a PRCA rodeo in the Taylor Telecom Arena, a concert on the main floor at the Taylor County Coliseum, or a family-friendly event in the Entertainment Pavilion, this venue offers ample capacity and modern renovations. After you attend, explore nearby hotels and dining to complete your visit. Remember, we’re here to connect you with reliable options and straightforward ticket access.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Official address: 1700 Highway 36, Abilene, TX 79602 (GPS 1801 E South 11th St).
- Venue components: Taylor Telecom Arena, Taylor County Coliseum, Entertainment Pavilion, Guitar Arena, Modern Living Mall and other smaller spaces as shown on the Grounds/Facility Map.
- Taylor Telecom Arena capacity: 5,603 permanent seats (125' x 270' arena; used for rodeos, concerts, and events).
- Taylor County Coliseum capacity: 5,200 permanent seating in balcony; up to about 2,900 on the floor for concerts; renovations completed 2021.
- Parking: ~5,000 free parking spaces on-site.
- Transit: CityLink fixed-route public transit and ADA paratransit serve Abilene; route maps available.
- Nearby hotels: Candlewood Suites Abilene; MCM Elegante; La Quinta Inn & Suites Abilene (per event accommodations guidance).
- Notable events hosted: West Texas Fair & Rodeo (PRCA Rodeo), Western Heritage Classic Ranch Rodeo, THSRA Finals; Elvis Presley performed at the Expo Center in 1974 and 1977.
- Renaming/renovation notes: The facility evolved from the Taylor County Coliseum to the Expo Center after governance changes; major renovations completed around 2021; the Taylor Telecom Arena opened in the same era.