Autaugaville Pavilion Anchors Weekend Equestrian, Motorsports, Community Events

The R. H. Kirkpatrick Agricultural Pavilion, also called the R. H. Kirkpatrick Arena, is a county-operated facility on Highway 14 that functions as a hub for weekend and regional events. Located at 2224 HWY 14 WEST, Autaugaville, AL 36003, the pavilion hosts a calendar of frequent weekend activities that include motocross, NBHA barrel racing, dog ability and agility trials, team roping, barrel racing, horse shows and other spectator events. County facility information lists Lee Pittman as arena manager and provides a central contact number for bookings and inquiries: 334-365-5638.

The pavilion’s steady schedule of events positions it as both a recreational center and an economic asset for the county. Regular weekend competitions and shows bring riders, drivers, handlers and their families to Autaugaville, creating foot traffic that supports nearby restaurants, fuel stations and lodging options. For a largely rural county, multi-use venues that accommodate agricultural and equestrian activities help preserve local skills and traditions while generating incidental spending in the local economy.

As a county-operated facility, the arena also plays a role in public programming and community functions. Its availability for bookings makes it a practical staging ground for competitive events and gatherings that may otherwise travel to larger markets. That public ownership brings both opportunities and responsibilities: opportunities to coordinate county calendars, market events to regional audiences and capture rental revenue, and responsibilities for maintenance, scheduling fairness and ensuring the venue meets safety and animal welfare standards for diverse uses from motorsports to dog agility trials.

Longer-term trends suggest these kinds of multi-use rural venues remain important as social infrastructure. Equestrian and agricultural events sustain community networks and youth involvement, while motorsport and spectator events introduce visitors who may not otherwise travel to Autauga County. Strategically promoting the pavilion’s calendar and ensuring clear booking procedures could increase its economic return for the county and widen participation across the community.

Residents and event organizers can contact arena manager Lee Pittman at 334-365-5638 for information on bookings, schedules and facility use. The pavilion’s address and regular weekend programming make it a readily accessible site for competitions, community gatherings and county-supported agricultural events.