Amarillo-Potter Events Venue Board To Meet Monday

The board will discuss upcoming events and projects at the Amarillo Civic Center.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:51pm

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The Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Board will hold a meeting on Monday morning at Amarillo City Hall. The agenda includes appointing a committee to interact with the Tri-State Exposition and Civic Center, reviewing requests from the World Champion Blacksmith Competition and 4-H/FFA Horse Judging Contest, and receiving an update on approved fiscal year 2025-2026 projects at the Amarillo Civic Center.

Why it matters

The Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Board oversees the operations and development of the city's major event spaces, including the Amarillo Civic Center. Decisions made at this meeting will impact the scheduling and funding of events and facility improvements that are important to the local community.

The details

The board meeting will take place at 8:30am on Monday, April 7, 2026 in Room 1015 of Amarillo City Hall. Key agenda items include appointing a committee to liaise with the Tri-State Exposition and Civic Center, reviewing requests from the World Champion Blacksmith Competition and 4-H/FFA Horse Judging Contest to use the facilities, and receiving an update on the status of approved capital projects at the Civic Center for the current fiscal year.

  • The board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2026 at 8:30am.

The players

Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Board

The governing body responsible for overseeing the operations and development of Amarillo's major event venues, including the Amarillo Civic Center.

Tri-State Exposition

A regional agricultural and livestock exhibition that utilizes the Amarillo Civic Center facilities.

World Champion Blacksmith Competition

An annual event that showcases the skills of professional blacksmiths and requests use of the Amarillo Civic Center.

4-H and FFA Horse Judging Contest

A youth livestock competition that seeks to hold its event at the Amarillo Civic Center.

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What’s next

The board will make decisions at the meeting on Monday regarding the committee appointments, event requests, and capital project updates that will shape the Civic Center's programming and facilities in the coming year.

The takeaway

This board meeting represents the ongoing work to maintain Amarillo's premier event venues and accommodate the diverse needs of the local community, from agricultural competitions to live entertainment.