Agricenter International

AKA:

Expo Center; Agri-Center Showplace Arena

Description:

Agricenter International is a non-profit 1000 acre farm dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of agriculture. The agency educates many students in the region, and transportation scholarships are available for schools that help in getting their children to the site. Of the 1,000 acre campus, 600 acres are dedicated to agricultural field research with field crops from around the region.

Rental spaces offered include the Expo Center, an 86,000 SF exhibition space which is an ideal venue for trade shows, conventions, large equipment launches, and festivals; ShowPlace Arena, which is ideal for equestrian and livestock events, but also has a movable floor for concerts and trade shows and has a newly installed A/C HVAC system and can be used year-round; transient horse stalls are available for travelers needing to board their horse.

The Farmer!€™s Market operates May through October 6 days a week and on Saturdays all year long. SNAP/EBT is accepted as a form of payment, and Senior Vouchers issued through the Commodities program are accepted from July through mid-August. The Farmer's Market is also available for special events.

The RV Park has 300 sites available at a daily, weekly, or monthly rate. Call or visit the website for information; RV hookups require a reservation at least one week in advance or arrival.

Seasonal activities provided by Agricenter include a "You-Pick" strawberry patch in the spring, a sunflower patch in late summer, and the annual Harvest Festival in October.

Among the property's tenants are Catch'em Lakes, pay-to-fish catfish and game fish lakes (901-737-1200). the Mid-South Corn Maze in the fall(901-870-6338), and the Mid-South Raptor Center (901-685-9927) where you can call if you have an injured bird of prey.

Hours:

Regular Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for office hours; special events may have weekend hours

Farmers Market: Mayl-October Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sat 7:00 am - 5:00 pm; Winter Saturday Market runs from November - April on Sat only 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call or visit website for information; RV hookups require a reservation at least one week in advance of arrival

Program Fees:

Fees vary by program or event

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

June 22, 2023

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Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)