Rental Facilities

Please be advised that our rental facilities and midway area will be unavailable for events from January to December 2025 due to ongoing construction as part of the Fairgrounds Master Plan improvements. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance our facilities.

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We’re ready to host your next event at the Volusia County Agriculture Center!

Welcome to the Volusia County Agriculture Center, home to two exceptional rental facilities – the Hester Building and Daugharty Building. Conveniently located in DeLand, our buildings and grounds offer versatile spaces that cater to a variety of events.

Our dedicated team is here to assist you with reserving your rental and will help ensure your event is a success.

To schedule a tour or request more information, please call 386-822-5778.

Rental Rate Structure

About Our Facilities and Grounds
About Our Facilities & Grounds

Hester Building
- 14,924 sq. ft. of climate controlled indoor space (does not include restroom area)
- Building dimensions: 275’L x 58’W x 9’H
- 700-person capacity
- Multi-stall restrooms: approx. 1,026 sq. ft. (38’L x 27’W)
- 2 roll-up doors to allow for ample access to building during setup
- Electrical outlets available
- PA system available—additional cost
Daugharty Building
- Abuts Hester Building
- 9,164 sq. ft. of climate controlled indoor space
- Building dimensions: 158’L x 58’W x 9’H
- 500-person capacity
- Access available to restrooms in Hester building
- 2 roll-up doors to allow for ample access to building during setup
- Electrical outlets available
- PA system available—additional cost
Midway
- 305,424 sq. ft. of outdoor space
- Camping and/or overnight parking is not allowed on the premises
- Outdoor lighting is available—additional lighting may be necessary depending on event
- Outdoor Entertainment Event Permit may be required
- Outdoor only events may require rental of portable restrooms, handwashing stations and trash receptacles
Equipment Available to Rent
- Tables*
  - 8’ x 30” beige plastic folding tables
  - 156 available
- Chairs*
  - 195 teal plastic chairs available
  - 355 gray plastic chairs available
- Pipe & Drape Backdrops*
  - 30 teal drape panels available – 8’ H x 4’ W – enough to cover 120 ft.
  - 20 bases available
  - 9 uprights available – 8’ and 10 crossbars available that telescope up to 12’
  - Public Address (PA) System
Drapes Tables Chairs

Floor Plans

Pictures

Hester Building

Daugharty Building

Set-up Examples

Entry Doors

Midway

Contact Information

For further information on renting Agriculture Center facilities, please call Edina Chester 386-822-5778 or email echester@volusia.org