02-08-2025
Big expansion planned for Lazy E Arena in 2026
GUTHRIE, Okla. (KFOR) — There are some big changes in the works for the Lazy E Ranch and Arena in Guthrie! It's known for bull riding and rodeos, but get ready, because it's about to get even bigger.
'Since the Lazy E opened in 1984, we've been one of the premier event facilities in the nation,' said Dan Wall, the Vice President and General Manager of the Lazy E Ranch and Arena.
It's been a Guthrie staple for four decades and it's been home to all sorts of events, but as time goes on, a new expansion is on the horizon.
'As times change, the industry has grown, the demands of our events that call lazy e home have grown and changed,' said Wall.
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Plans to expand were talked about a year and a half ago.
'We needed to add some additional infrastructure to keep those events up to speed,' said Wall.
One of the major projects is the new 30,000-square-foot event center. They're also building a new covered arena, upgraded animal stalls, and revamped bathrooms.
Wall said all of this will bring the opportunity to host bigger events at the Lazy E Ranch and Arena.
'The new venue will allow for big commercial trade shows, horse sales, and the new arena will allow us to have more action going on at the same time,' said Wall.
Since 1984, the Lazy E has catered to the community and is also a huge economic driver to the Edmond and Guthrie area.
'We produce 42 to 44 events a year. The aggregate of all of those events, the economic impact would be in the hundreds of millions of dollars,' said Wall.
Construction is expected to be ready for use by January.
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