Cattle ranches, cowboys, rodeos… it’s not what you generally think of in Florida, but these are all part of the history and culture of Osceola County. Today, these traditions are kept alive for tourists and visitors at Osceola Heritage Park.
Silver Spurs Rodeo / Spurs Arena
The Silver Spurs rodeo, today the largest east of the Mississippi, dates back to 1941 with the formation of the Silver Spurs Riding Club. Originally, the members organized a small informal rodeo just to enjoy their common interest in horseback riding. By 1950, the popularity of this event had grown so much that the club purchased land on Highway 192 and built the original Silver Spurs Rodeo Arena.
Over the years, this became a major attraction, drawing local residents and thousands of visitors to the annual mid-winter rodeo. The historic stadium served the area well, but in need of repair and modernization, it was demolished in 2002. What emerged in its place was the new multipurpose Silver Spurs Arena, a state-of-the-art facility with a capacity of 10,500 seats and 12 skyboxes in a heated environment. This new stadium, the cornerstone of the new Osceola Heritage Park, was designed to host not only rodeo events, but also concerts, sporting events, and more.
Osceola County Stadium
Another main attraction at Osceola Heritage Park is Osceola County Stadium. This is the location of choice for a variety of sporting events, from umpire schools to fantasy camps for adults, and it is the host of spring training for the Houston Astros.
The Osceola County Stadium is also home to the national headquarters of the United States Specialty Sports Association and the USSSA Hall of Fame and Sports Museum. The stadium also hosts more than 16 amateur athletic competitions throughout the year.
Other facilities
The exhibition building is a large hall (nearly 48,000 square feet) that can be divided into various configurations for conventions, receptions, or banquets. The Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show Pavilion with its barn, stalls and pens is home to the Osceola County Fair and other livestock and animal shows. The University of Florida Extension Services Building, with more than 5,000 square feet, is available for seminars, small functions, banquets and dances.
Located just two blocks from Exit 44 of the Florida Turnpike in Kissimmee, Osceola Heritage Park is in a convenient and easily accessible location. Osceola Catering by SMG is the exclusive food and beverage provider at Osceola Heritage Park. The catering sales team will guide you as you go, offering menu and operational advice to ensure a great event. Creative themed weddings are a specialty and are sure to impress guests. The chef and culinary team are on hand to create delicious food and attractive plate and buffet displays.
Specialty linens and décor are also available to personalize your event.
Annual events
The following list is just a few of the exciting events you can experience at Osceola Heritage Park. With such a variety of events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
- Mecum Collector Car Auction
- Battleground Live Professional MMA
- Shriner’s Circus. human and animal artists
- USA Gymnastics, Region 8 & 10 Regional Championships
- Rodeo of the Finals of the RAM National Circuit
- Runaway Country Music Festival
- Crazy Inflatable 5K
- Osceola County Fair
- Central Florida native plants for sale
- Golden Triangle Jewelry Show
- AAU Boys Basketball
- Nationals Jamfest Express
- CCE Florida Finals
- G&LW Wholesale Show
- Exotic Pet Amnesty Day
- Various local high school graduations
- Florida Virtual School Talent Show
If you:
Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744
321-697-3333
- Tickets for Osceola Heritage Park events can be purchased through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com, on the website www.ohpark.com, or at the Arena box office.
- Outside food is not allowed in the arena or in the exhibition building. Concession stands are located throughout the building.
- Professional cameras and videos are not allowed inside the Arena or the Exhibition Building.
- Smoking is not allowed on the sand. Weapons, including lasers, pockets, knives, wallet chains, and pets are also not allowed.
Edited by Sandra Ketcham
