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The Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center officially opened on June 9, 1998. The facility centrally located in the County Seat of Clinton offers citizens, business and industry access to a state of the art multi-purpose facility ideally suited for events such as trade shows, business meetings, seminars, receptions, banquets, family reunions, fundraising events, and concerts. The Sampson County Agri Exposition Center Complex is situated on approximately 9.5 acres at the intersection of Warsaw Road and Highway 24E-701 By-pass. The facility with over 30,000 square feet contains several rooms that can serve the needs of multiple groups and functions simultaneously. The Facility can handle groups ranging up to 1,450 people.

Prestage Hall
Prestage Hall contains over 10,000 square feet and is capable of serving functions with up to 1,000 guests. The hall complete with stage and dressing rooms offers a state of the art sound and lighting system including Compact Disc Player, Cassette Player, VCR, and LED Projector for computer presentations and wireless internet accessability. Also available is the ability to display speakers or audience members on the onstage video screen via remote controlled camera. Prestage Hall has four Electrical Connection locations that are each capable of handling up to 100 amps each as well as a 400 amp company switch on stage allowing bands and major stage productions access to a dedicated power source. Prestage Hall can be divided by movable Airwalls to create Prestage Hall Salon A and Prestage Hall Salon B to provide space for two functions simultaneously. Each salon is accessible through the main lobby entrances as well as service corridors. Prestage Hall features two types of overhead lighting with variable settings and complete stage lighting. [top]

Heritage Hall
Heritage Hall contains approximately 5,300 square feet and is capable of serving functions with up to approximately 600 guests. The hall complete with mini-stage features carpeting and a state of the art sound system complete with Compact Disc Player, Cassette Player, VCR, LED Projector for computer presentations and wireless internet accessability. Heritage Hall can be divided in to Heritage Hall Salon A and Heritage Hall Salon B to provide space for two functions simultaneously. [top]

Expo Room
The Expo Room contains approximately 700 square feet and is the perfect place for gathering small groups for training sessions, seminars and business meetings. The Expo Room is capable of serving up to approximately 40 guests. The Expo Room features include internet access, cable television and LED Projector for computer presentations. [top]

Bennett-Allen Board Room
The Bennett-Allen Board Room is elegantly furnished and will accommodate ten guests at its conference table and offers complete privacy for business and Board meetings. The Bennett-Allen Board Room features internet access, cable television, and speaker telephone. The Bennett-Allen Board Room is dedicated to the Bennett and Allen families from the Delway community in Sampson County whose generous contributions supported construction of this room as well as the stately furnishings and artwork. The Bennett-Allen Board Room is available complimentary to members of the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce. [top]

Kitchens
The facility contains two kitchens that may be rented. The Large Kitchen features commercial appliances including: a three compartment commercial refrigerator, commercial freezer, commercial ice machine, two microwave ovens, commercial gas stove with double ovens, and commercial dishwasher. The Small Kitchen features a double compartment commercial refrigerator, electric stove, microwave oven, commercial ice machine and a triple compartment sink. Each Kitchen features separate loading doors and concrete pads for outdoor cooking or grilling. [top]

Parking
Ample Complimentary parking is provided and includes parking spaces for 440 vehicles along with nine designated Handicap Accessible parking spaces. All parking is under the control of the Exposition Center Management. No Parking in fire lanes, service roads, loading dock areas or any other unmarked or unauthorized locations is permitted. Unauthorized vehicles will be removed at owner’s expense. [top]

Other Features
  • Close proximity to area restaurants, shopping and businesses
  • Close proximity to approximately 225 guest rooms
  • Home to the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce
  • Ticketing and Box Office Services
  • Handicap accessible
  • Extensive audio visual and production capabilities
  • Electronic marquee announcing events
  • Two types of lighting with variable settings
  • Individual meeting room signs which identify your organization
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    MAY 17, 2008
    Percy Sledge and Sunset Drive
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    MAY 24, 2008
    Marksmen Quartet 24th Anniversary Sing
    Marksmen Quartet

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