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EVENT POLICIES and GUIDELINES

General Policies for Barton Coliseum and Fairgrounds

Bottles, cans, coolers, fireworks, backpacks, duffle bags, explosive devices, food, and recording devices are not permitted in Barton Coliseum.
It is the discretion of the show whether or not video cameras or still cameras are allowed for events. Signs will be posted and event staff will be notified prior to each event regarding changes in policies.
Patrons may contact our office at 501-372-8341 prior to scheduled event to confirm individual event policies.
Items brought into facility may be confiscated by Event Staff or patrons may be ejected from event. All confiscated items will be sent to the security office and held for pick-up for 30 days. After the 30 day period, the items will be discarded.
Searches
All patrons entering the Fairgrounds are subject to a search. Patrons refusing a search may be refused entry on to the grounds.
Door Times
The door times for all events range from one hour to one and a half hours, depending on the attendance and the type of the event.
Banners
Banners may not be hung anywhere in the Coliseum by anyone other than those given written authorization to do so by Barton Coliseum. Patrons must return any unauthorized banners to their vehicle.
Child's Admission Policy
Everyone, 2 years or older, attending events must have a ticket, unless otherwise stated.
Illegal Vending and Soliciting
Barton Coliseum will not permit vending, soliciting, collecting contributions for any purpose whatsoever or distributing of handbills or fliers on the premises.
Knives and Weapons
Patrons in possession of knives, handguns, decorative handcuffs, spiked wristbands or weapons of any kind will not be permitted on the Fairgrounds or in facilities. All items must remain in cars or checked in with a Security officer.
Laser Pointers
Any patron seen using a laser pointer will be escorted out of an event with no refund.
Alcohol Policies
All patrons in the building, who are identified as being under the age of 21 and in possession of alcohol, will be taken to the security office, ejected, and their parents will be notified for proper advisement. When necessary, they may be turned over to the Little Rock Police Department.
All persons who are drinking alcohol and appear to be under the age of 21 but cannot produce proper identification will be processed as above.
All persons identified as the person(s) supplying underage drinkers with alcohol will be processed as above.
All persons 21 and over who are found at the Coliseum with alcohol in bottles or cans in their possession will be taken to the Security Office.
Facility Admission, Anti-Scalping Policies
No person, including minors, shall be admitted to any event without holding a valid ticket to the event.
Selling tickets in excess of face value (scalping) is illegal in the state of Arkansas.
No persons, including minors, shall be permitted to the events at the arena and complex unless properly attired. Barton Coliseum reserves the right to determine proper attire and refuse admittance by any patron.
No person shall be admitted with any of the following items in possession: alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, pets, bottles, cans, shopping carts, coolers, fireworks, weapons, back packs and duffle bags.
No person shall bring any object into the arena with the intent to use or which may be used as a weapon or projectile.
Smoking

All Builings on the Complex are smoke-free. Smoking is not allowed in public areas by any patron or employee. There are however two designated smoking areas outside the buildings.
Anyone observed smoking in side the facility shall be asked to extinguish the item immediately. Any person who refuses to comply with the policy shall be subject to immediate ejection from the facility.

 

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