A grand opening recently was held for the new million, 10,000 square foot event center at Apache Casino Hotel in Lawton, Oklahoma. The facility can hold up to 1,200 people for concerts and other entertainment. The center offers a dance floor, large stage and suite-level seats for VIP guests. Construction began in December 2015.
Apache Casino Hotel Marketing Director Barrett DeFay said, “You know it’s a beautiful facility. We are proud of it, the tribe is proud of it and I think the community when they start visiting and enjoying it they are going to really enjoy what they see.” DeFay added, “There’s definitely a need in Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma for this type of facility. People have been asking and concerts and special events go along with what the casino’s mission is. So we are happy to do this and happy to bring this here.”
DeFay said several events already have been booked for the center, including area chamber socials. “We are really happy to start things off with a splash.”
Marketing Manager Benne Brewer added the facility will offer a prime location for gun shows and bridal shows and other events besides concerts. “It’s really great. We hope that this will be big and that we will have tons of shows and be able to do them a couple times a month.”
