Celebrating 10 years at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds 2007-2017
ROBSTOWN, TX (January 6, 2017) – This January 13, 2017, marks the 10th year anniversary for the Richard M. Borchard (RMB) Regional Fairgrounds since its' grand opening in 2007. For the past decade, the 45-acre complex has seen success grow every year since 2007 with 19,170 events and 1,468,349 in attendance. The RMB Regional Fairgrounds includes various facilities to accommodate a consumer’s needs such the Central Pavilion Arena, two Exhibit Halls, Conference Center, Equestrian Center, and the Middletown Meadow. The facility can be used for rodeos, livestock shows, boxing, wrestling, concerts, trade shows, consumer shows, corporate meetings, fundraising banquets, weddings, quinceaneras, parties, horse events, sporting events, and other special types of events. The facility is owned by Nueces County and managed by Spectra. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Spectra is part of Comcast-Spectacor, one of the world’s largest sports and entertainment companies.
The RMB Regional Fairgrounds is home to the Nueces County Junior Livestock Shows and Rodeo and will kick-off this year January 13th, 2017 with a Country Concert Bash featuring Wade Bowen, Roger Creager, Statesboro Revue, Curtis Grimes, Jake Ward, and Dave Rukkus. Proceeds will benefit students of the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased at the RMB Regional Fairgrounds location or through www.rmbfairgrounds.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Supercuts, Boots N' Britches Western Wear, and Lonestar Country Store locations.
“It is hard to believe the Fairgrounds is already 10 years old,” said Spectra’s Jason Green, General Manager of the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds. “We have had great success since the beginning of having events. Many of the repeat events have grown in size as well. This is an exciting time for the area. Nueces County has been a great partner. We are very passionate about the future and plan to continue to bring a wide variety of events to the facility for the public to enjoy.”
Many events that are home RMB Regional Fairgrounds and new are coming to the RMB Regional Fairgrounds this 2017 include the Coastal Bend Quilt and Needlework Guild, Boat & RV Expo, Clinton Anderson Horsemanship Clinic, The Peddler Show, SAXET Gun Show, TAMUK Rodeo, Gem and Mineral Show, Big Frank’s STX Hunting & Fishing Expo, GoGames360, Corpus Christi Comic Con, Balloonapalooza Tour Festival, Heat Wave Car Show, Fun Cheer Cheerleading, Boxing/MMA, Taekwondo Tournament, Hispanic Heritage Festival, Robstown Cottonfest, and Buc Days Kick-0ff Weekend. For more information on events go to www.rmbfairgrounds.com
“I take great joy in the success of our clients as well as the growth we have established,” said Spectra’s Angela Aguilera, Director of Sales and Marketing of the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds. “Within the past 10 years, I have held the position in sales and marketing efforts for 6 of those years. Even though we have been open for ten years, I feel we are just getting started.”
The RMB Regional Fairgrounds progresses to provide various opportunities in Nueces County area by being a place for the community to share and make memories. From all of us here at the RMB Regional Fairgrounds, we thank South Texas for their continued support and loyalty.
For more information on upcoming events at the RMB Regional Fairgrounds, call (361) 387-9000 or visit www.rmbfairgrounds.com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest information on what's happening at the RMB Regional Fairgrounds.
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About Spectra
Spectra by Comcast Spectacor is the expert in hosting and entertainment, partnering with over 300 clients at 400 global properties to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Spectra’s expertise is embodied within three divisions: Venue Management (formerly Global Spectrum), Food Services & Hospitality (formerly Ovations Food Services), and Ticketing & Fan Engagement (formerly Paciolan). Learn more at SpectraExperiences.com.
About Comcast Spectacor
Comcast Spectacor is part of Comcast Corporation, a Fortune 50 media and technology company that operates Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, in addition to Spectra, Comcast Spectacor owns and operates the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center venue. Visit us at ComcastSpectacor.com, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com, and WellsFargoCenterPhilly.com for more information.
Media Contact:
BRITTNEY SOLIZ
Marketing Manager
Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds
Spectra Venue Management
O: 361.387.9000 M: 361.767.2520
Brittney_Soliz@comcastspectacor.com
