Rental of Agricultural Center facilities
Daily rental rates charged for use of the County Agricultural Center facilities and grounds are available to the agri-business community as well as the public. Three air/heat-conditioned buildings are located at the Agriculture Center, 3100 E. New York Avenue, DeLand, located ¼ mile east of Interstate 4, exit 118 (old exit 56). map
The Hester building, the largest of the three, has 17,375 square feet of show space. The 9,000 square foot Daugharty building abuts the Hester building. A smaller 2,000 square foot auditorium also is available for rental. The auditorium contains a theater-type stage with an electronic projection screen that is available to group meetings. All three buildings are available with a written contract and maintenance deposit.
Rate schedule
Volusia County Agricultural Center rental fees
| Type of Organization | Daily |
Rental Deposit |
Maintenance Deposit (Daily) |
| Agricultural & non-profit organizations |
| Auditorium 2,000 sq. ft. |
$150 |
30% |
$75 |
| *Hester
Bldg./Grounds 17,375 sq. ft. 964 Person capacity 275’L x 60’W x 9’H |
$400 |
30% |
$150 |
| *Daugharty
Bldg./Grounds 9,000 sq. ft. 624 Person capacity 150’ x 60’ x 9’H |
$200 |
30% |
$150 |
| Commercial organization or general public |
| Auditorium 2,000 sq. ft. |
$300 |
30% |
$100 |
| *Hester
Bldg./Grounds 17,375 sq. ft. 964 Person capacity |
$800 |
30% |
$150 |
| *Daugharty
Bldg./Grounds 9,000 sq. ft. 624 Person capacity |
$400 |
30% |
$150 |
| Commercial organization or general public - high season |
| Bike Week * | Rental Rate |
Rent Deposit |
Maintenance |
| Agricultural
Center Complex (Hester/Daugharty & Grounds) |
$5,000 + |
30% |
$1200 |
*itinerant merchant licenses apply
call (386) 736-5937 for more information.Rental policy
· Rental/maintenance deposit is required.
· Utility/electrical fee will be based on total electrical usage.
· A certificate of insurance is required with required minimums prior to move-in.
· Only Coca-Cola products may be sold on Volusia County Government property. However, the lessee may contract with any food vendor for the length of the show.
· The Agricultural Center custodial service will be privately contracted with for rental of tables, chairs, equipment, clean-up, etc. Check with the on-site custodial service for prices and availability.
· Camping or overnight parking is not allowed on the Agricultural Center premises. A camping facility is available on Volusia County Fair Association property which abuts the Agricultural Center. Arrangements may be made with the Fair office by calling (386) 734-9514.
· Clean-up and trash removal arrangements are made directly with the custodial service supervisor.
· The lessee is responsible for any damages to the buildings and/or grounds beyond what is to be considered as "normal, fair wear and tear."Floor plans
Hester building
(17,375 sq. ft. – scale as shown)
Daugharty building
(9,000 sq. ft. – scale as shown)
Agricultural Center Auditorium
(1,944 sq. ft. – scale as shown)
Contact information
For further information on renting any of the Agricultural Center facilities, please call Arlene Childs at (386) 822-5778 in DeLand, 386/257-6012 in Daytona Beach and (386) 423-3368 in New Smyrna Beach, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. or e-mail at: achilds@co.volusia.fl.usOther Volusia County area rental facilities
| Daytona Beach Ocean Center The arena is 46,000 square feet with a total reserved seating capacity of 9,440. 250' x 175' ceiling height 45'. The conference center is 14,000 square feet with a ceiling of 22'. Check the website for more information and rates or call (386) 254-4500. |
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Volusia County Fair Three indoor areas available: Tommy Lawrence Arena (22,954 sq. ft.), Townsend Livestock Pavilion (18,270 sq. ft.) and the Talton Exhibit Hall (8,100 sq. ft.) Check the website for more information and rates or call (386) 734-9515. |
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The Cattlemen’s Association Five-acre site with arena and bleachers are available for rent. If you are interested in the facilities, call the Cattlemen’s Association President, Bobby Bumgardner, telephone (407) 321-4895. |
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