Earl Warren Showgrounds Facility Rentals

Earl Warren Showgrounds offers facility rentals for a wide variety of events, both large and small.

Earl's Place

Elegantly appointed public banquet and meeting room perfect for business meetings, wedding receptions and private parties.

Kramer Arena & Equestrian Center

Home to over 20 equestrian events each year including the prestigious SantBarbara National Horse Show.

Exhibit Building

Covers 22,000 square feet and has built-in box offices, a deli facility and full kitchen facility.

Parking Lots

Over 1000 parking spaces on the 34 acre site. With open space at a premium locally, the Parking Lots at the showgrounds are also available to rent for special events.

Warren Hall

One of the largest public banquet and meeting hall facilities available in the Santa Barbara Area.

Reception Garden

Well landscaped garden bordered on the north by the Administration Building patio and containing a small stage.

Buildings

Exhibit Building

Directly adjacent to the Exhibit Hall is the 1050’s themed Mike’s Diner.  Mike’s Diner has seating for 25 people and can provide food and beverage service for trade shows, concerts and exhibits

The Exhibit Hall can be easily converted into a impressive trade show or exhibit venue and has housed as many as 105 (8’x10′) pipe and drape trade-show booths. The building has hosted many trade shows including Antique Shows, Gem Fairs, and is home to the annual Santa Barbara International Orchid ShowThe building can be equipped with a stage, background curtains and chairs making it an effective venue for concerts, lecture events, dances and sporting events.

The Exhibit Hall at the Earl Warren Showgrounds was originally constructed as the permanent home for the Santa Barbara National Flower Show. The unique structure was designed to resemble a giant daisy with 43′ foot dome ceiling at the flowers center and eight pedals extending in all directions. The Exhibit Building covers 22,000 square feet and has built-in box offices, a deli facility and full kitchen facility. The Exhibit Building is a multi-use facility, flexible enough to be used for a variety of events. The Versatile Exhibit Hall is a blank canvas upon which the creative party planner can produce spectacular themed events for business meetings, holiday parties or fund raising events. The facility has hosted sit-down dinners of up to 1,200 people.

Now featuring wireless internet
Exhibit Building: 22,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit Building Rental Includes: Basic utilities, use of PA and phone system and basic clean-up prior to each day’s first performance.
4 hours of event attendant

Earl's Place

Earl’s Place is an elegantly appointed public banquet and meeting room perfect for business meetings, wedding receptions and private parties. The 4,200 sq/ft main room with its’ beautiful ceramic tile floor will comfortably seat 220 guests for a sit-down dinner event or up to 300 for a business meeting. The adjoining 950 sq/ft patio can seat an additional 40 guests. Earl’s Place contains a kitchen that may be used for visiting caterers, and bar area if required. The Earl’s Place can be equipped with a stage, dance floor, chairs, ables, and a sound system.Rental Information

Earl’s Place Main Room: 4,200 sq. ft.
Earl’s Place Covered Patio: 950 sq. ft.
Earl’s Place Including Patio: 5,150 sq. ft.
Earl’s Place Includes Basic utilities

Warren Hall

Warren Hall is one of the largest public banquet and meeting hall facilities available in the Santa Barbara Area. the Warren Hall can provide up to 13,000 sq/ft of meeting space (70′ x 188′) with 12′ ceilings. The hall can be divided into three separate meeting rooms using partitions and a full height retractable wall.When fully open Warren Hall can seat up to 700 people for a catered meal and can seat up to 1,400 in a theatre-style configuration for business presentations. Warren Hall contains a kitchen, a built-in food access area that can be converted into a bar, and a soft lighting option. The Hall can be equipped with a full stage, dance floor, chairs, tables and a sound system.

The versatile Warren Hall can be used for variety of events. When designed with stage, dance floor and decorated tables it can be the ideal venue for a wedding reception, private party, quinceanera or fund raising event. When configured with a stage, podium and theatre style seating it can comfortable accommodate business meetings or presentations. The open configuration of the hall can effectively be converted into exhibit booths for use in trade show presentations.
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For small, intimate gatherings a full-height, retractable wall can be placed to create the Community Room. The Community Room is approximately 2,415 sq/ft (34.5′ x 70′) and can comfortably seat 100 people for a catered meal or 250 people in theatre style configuration for business presentations. Special, mid-week Community Room rates are available for non-profit and community service groups.

Warren Hall includes Community Room (13,000 sq. ft.)
Warren Hall Includes: Basic utilities

Arenas & Equestrian Center

Kramer Arena

The Samuel E Kramer Arena was built in 1957 and dedicated to Samuel Kramer who originated the Santa Barbara National Horse that ultimately led to the creation of the Earl Warren Showgrounds. The oval shaped Kramer Arena was designed as horse show venue and features a 31,500 sq/ft arena floor and overhead lighting . The arena floor is comprised of a mixture of river sand and top soil  that provides sure and safe footing for horses. The Kramer arena has grand stand seating that will accommodate 2,750 people and the arena floor can be configured to seat an additional 1,200 people in a concert setting.While designed for equestrian events the Kramer Arena is flexible enough to be used for a variety of events. The Kramer Arena has been converted for concert use and used for other outdoor meetings. The arena has been used extensively for rodeos and other livestock events.

The Kramer Arena is home to over 20 equestrian events each year including the prestigious Santa Barbara National Horse Show and Santa Barbara Amateur Horse Show. Behind the Kramer Arena are two additional arenas the Warm-Up and Mountain View Arenas which each cover approximately 34,375 sq/ft (125’x 250′) The El Camino Arena near the southwest corner of the property covers approximately 27,000 sq/ft (120′ x 225′)The Earl Warren Equestrian Center contains 600 barn stalls in close proximity to all arenas. Equestrian Center also features two equestrian wash racks with space to wash and groom eight Horses.

Kramer Arena includes warm up ring
Mountain View Arena includes warm up ring
El Camino ArenaKramer & Mountain View Arenas
All Arenas includes basic utilities, use of PA and phone system, show office, 3 drags and water
Kramer Arena (Concerts/rodeos/spectator events)
Removal of Box A (set up steps for public to access Arena floor)
Main Arena (Non-Equestrian events) includes basic utilities and use of PA
Box Office

Equestrian Center

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Additional Facilities

Parking Lots

Parking spaces and open spaces in general are always in short supply in the Santa Barbara area. The Earl Warren Showgrounds has over 1000 parking spaces on the 34 acre site. With open space also at a premium locally, the Parking Lots at the showgrounds are also available to rent for special events. The parking lots at Earl Warren have been used for fairs, carnivals, circus, car shows and community public service events. Parking lot rentals are by quote.

Reception Garden

Nestled in between the Exhibit Building, Warren Hall and the Administration Building lies a completely enclosed lawn garden called the Reception Garden. The Reception Garden is well landscaped garden bordered on the north by the Administration Building patio and containing a small stage. The Reception Garden can be used by approximately 150 people for a catered meal. Many wedding receptions, barbecues, private parties and business luncheons have been hosted in this delightful setting.Parking spaces and open spaces in general are always in short supply in the Santa Barbara area. The Earl Warren Showgrounds has over 1000 parking spaces on the 34 acre site. With open space also at a premium locally, the Parking Lots at the showgrounds are also available to rent for special events. The parking lots at Earl Warren have been used for fairs, carnivals, circus, car shows and community public service events. Parking lot rentals are by quote.
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‍Reception Garden Includes: Basic utilities

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Facility Rental Information

Building & Grounds

Rentals are from 8:00 am – 12:00 midnight An additional fee will be added on for holidays. Move-In/Out Day(s) 1/2 day rental.

Exhibit Building (22,000 sq. ft.) Exhibit Building Rental Includes: Basic utilities, use of PA and phone system and basic clean-up prior to each day's first performance. Warren Hall includes Community Room (13,000 sq. ft.) Warren Hall Includes: Basic utilitiesGarden Patio Includes: Basic utilities. Main Arena (Concerts/rodeos/spectator events)Additional same day performances (per performance for turn over) Lawn areas & parking lots.

Equipment Rentals
& Parking

For Equipment Rentals, contact us for more details.

Parking is free to all events with non-paying guests. Parking will be charged for all paid attendance events.

Security

It is the policy of the Showgrounds to have security present for all events. The number and type of security personnel required will be determined by management. The Showgrounds requires that only the licensed Showground's security company may perform security services on the premises.

Reservations

Getting your reservation scheduled at the Earl Warren Showgrounds is just the first step in planning your next event.

All reservations require the completeion and submission of a rental agreement and addendum. Agreements are availble upon request.
Reservations for events at the Showgrounds can be made up to twelve months in advance.

The Showgrounds does require a non-refundable deposit at the time the reservation is made..

The Showgrounds hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight for indoor events, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for all outdoor events.
A written request to operate an event beyond the policy is required prior to the start of the event.

Alcohol Policy

19th District Agricultural Association (Earl Warren Showgrounds) does not allow alcoholic beverages of any kind to be brought into the banquet/meeting rooms, equestrian area or outside on the grounds (within the property fence). It is unlawful for any person(s) to bring alcoholic beverages on these premises; action will be taken pursuiant to the RENTER'S AGREEMENT. All wine, beer, & liquor sales must be provided by the Santa Barbara Showgrounds Foundation. The Santa Barbara Showgrounds Foundation and or the Management staff of Earl Warren Showgrounds reserves the right to deny service of alcoholic beverages to anyone at anytime for any reason. We may also, at our discretion, cease alcohol service entirely if it is deemed appropriate. Alcoholic beverage service will end no less than half and hour prior to the scheduled end time of the event. The host(s) of all privately contracted events will be held responsible for their guest's behavior.

Horse Shows

Move-in/out day(s) 1/2 day rental
Arena Rental Includes: Basic utilities, use of PA and phone system, 3 drags and waterMain Arena, includes warm up ringMountain View Arena, includes warm up ringEl Camino ArenaMain & Mountain View Arenas
All Arenas: Permanent Box Stalls (600 available)
Early Arrivals / Late Departures
Contact Us for Pricing

Certificate of Insurance Requirements & Applications

Renters are required to provide evidence of authorized insurance for the term of the Rental Agreement protecting the liability of the State of California and the 19th DAA, their officers, servants, agents and employees, from occurrences as to commercial general liability insurance (and automobile liability insurance, if applicable) which are limited to the operations of the contractor. Please see Showgrounds Policy for detailed instructions.

The following forms are necessary to reserve the Showgrounds:
Rental Request Application and Deposit. (Due within (7) days from reserving a date)
Signed Rental Agreement. (Due (15) days after receipt)
Certificate of Insurance or Special Event Liability Insurance purchased by the State through Showgrounds office.

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