Facility Rentals
Daily rental rates charged for use of the Volusia County Agricultural Center facilities and grounds are available to the agri-business community and the public. Two air/heat-conditioned buildings are in the Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand, one-quarter mile east of Interstate 4, exit 118.
The Hester Building, the largest of the two, has 17,375 square feet of show space. The 9,000-square-foot Daugharty Building abuts the Hester Building. Both buildings are available with a written contract and maintenance deposit.
300 chairs and 40 tables are available for use with facility rental.
Rate schedule
Volusia County Agricultural Center rental fees
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Type of Organization: Nonprofit Organizations 501C3 | Daily Rent | Rental Deposit |
Maintenance Deposit (Daily) |
|---|---|---|---|
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* Hester Building/ Grounds 17,375 Sq. Ft. 700-person capacity 275'L x 60'W x 9'H |
$400 | 30% | $150 |
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*Daugharty Building/ Grounds 9,000 Sq. Ft. 500-person capacity 159'L x 60'W x 9'H |
$200 | 30% | $150 |
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Type of Organization: Commercial Organization or General Public | Daily Rent | Rental Deposit |
Maintenance Deposit (Daily) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
* Hester Building/ Grounds 17,375 Sq. Ft. 700-person capacity 275'L x 60'W x 9'H |
$800 plus tax |
30% | $150 |
|
*Daugharty Building/ Grounds 9,000 Sq. Ft. 500-person capacity 159'L x 60'W x 9'H |
$400 plus tax |
30% | $150 |
| High Season/ Special Event Related Activity |
Rental Rate (Daily) | Rental Deposit | Maintenance Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Center Complex |
$2,500 plus tax |
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.
- The lessee may contract with any food vendor for the length of the show.
- 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.
- 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 square feet – scale as shown)
Daugharty Building
(9,000 square feet – scale as shown)
Contact information
For further information on renting Agricultural Center facilities, please call 386-822-5778 or email volusia@ifas.ufl.edu.
Other 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.
Volusia County Fairgrounds
Three indoor areas available: Tommy Lawrence Arena (22,954 sq. ft.), Townsend Livestock Pavilion (18,270 square feet) and the Talton Exhibit Hall (8,100 square feet) Check the website for more information and rates call Ronnie Hull at 386-734-9515.
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, at 407-321-4895.
