Bilbrey Family Event Center

A world-class facility for animal sciences

a rodeo competitor on a bucking horse

Bilbrey Family Event Center is a premier hub for animal sciences and rodeo competition, students, the state of Kansas and the regional and national livestock industry. The facility features a competition arena, staging area, bleacher seating, stock pens, VIP lounge, a classroom and more.

This state-of-the-art event center was made possible by K-State's $210 million Agriculture Innovation Initiative, an interdisciplinary investment in the resources and expertise needed to recognize current and future challenges in Agriculture.

As Kansas State University leads the nation toward a next-generation land-grant university, we must be nimble and adaptive to the world around us, cultivating trust and building relationships throughout the state, nation and world.

The Bilbrey Family Event Center is designed for outreach and engagement, championing K-State's academic programs and strengthening the university's relationship to the agricultural communities we're proud to serve. Learn more about the venue

Invitation to invest

Now is the time to invest — Kansas State University has an inspiring opportunity. To help the world’s ability to feed two billion more people by 2050. To contribute to a Kansas economy that thrives. To optimize agriculture for the highest levels of efficiency and yield. The sky’s the limit.

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The Bilbrey Family Event Center highlights the support from community members, local businesses and alumni that sets K-State apart from other higher-ed institutions.
Kassandra Shoemaker, Veterinary medicine student and K-State Rodeo team member
The Bilbrey Family Event Center positions K-State to grow into one of the most competitive rodeo programs in the nation. It’s an incredible venue with tremendous potential.
Stranton Oftedahl, Pre-vet student and K-State Rodeo team member