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1848 Event Venue in Laredo, TX
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The Webb County Fairgrounds
in Laredo, Texas.
Has a history that includes gradual additions and rebranding:
Formally organized on January 28, 1848, the County of Webb will soon reach its 140th anniversary. To commemorate the county's inception, Commission Vice-Chairwoman Rose Trevino will head a committee to plan the celebration. Since the county was named for Judge James A.
Life Downs
Fairgrounds
The fairgrounds complex has been in use for over 55 years, with the non-profit Laredo International Fair and Exposition (LIFE) organization holding an annual fair and livestock show in the winter. The grounds have also hosted rodeos, concerts, festivals, cook-offs, and fireworks shows.
1848
Event Center
The Webb County Fairgrounds was rebranded as the 1848 Event Center to attract a broader market. The county allocated at least $25,000 to advertise the rebranding, including polo shirts and other advertisements around the city.
Master
Plan
In 2018, Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina and the Commissioners Court held a public workshop to discuss the need for a new fairgrounds facility. The workshop was the first step in a master plan process to consider all possible uses for the fairgrounds.