Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery

Name: Garrett Coliseum
Address: 1555 Federal Dr, Montgomery, 36107, United States
Telephone: +1 334-356-6866

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The Garrett Coliseum is a 12,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. The arena is the centerpiece of the Alabama Agricultural Center, home to the Alabama National Fair. It was built in 1951 and named after W. W. Garrett, the first chairman of the Alabama Agricultural Board. The coliseum's first event was a concert by Hank Williams. In 2005 and 2006, it was home to the Montgomery Maulers of the National Indoor Football League. The arena contains 8,500 permanent seats and can seat up to 10,500 for end-stage shows, 12,500 for boxing, wrestling and center-stage concerts. The Garrett Coliseum Complex is also home to the official state horse show, by Law on the books the Alabama Open Horsemans Association State Championship Horse Show, which is held every year on Labor Day Weekend. ()

Capacity: 12.5 thous.Coordinates: 32°24'10"N, 86°16'16"W

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1555 Federal DrMontgomery 36107 United States

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+1 334-356-6866

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Nearby attractions include: Alabama State Capitol, Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, Montgomery Zoo, Confederate Memorial Monument.

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Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Monuments and statues
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Museum, History museum, Library
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Museum, Historical place, Event space
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Science museum, Museum, Observatories and planetariums
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32°22'23"N • 86°17'46"W
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Cemetery
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