SUGARENA GUIDELINES DUE TO COVID-19

Protecting public health and safety will drive the Acadian Fairgrounds response to COVID-19.   The SugArena staff has taken precautions to provide participants and spectators the opportunity to use and enjoy the facility.   Safe procedures and decisions will be informed by State and Federal guidance for keeping the Sugarena facility open.

As the guidelines pertain to the SugArena,  the AFC continues to sanitize the bathrooms and all areas that are touched by those using the arena. Depending on the situation, there are areas of the SugArena that will be off limits under the Federal and State guidelines.   Most importantly, the the use of the bleachers may be restricted in all or part.  While spectators will be allowed to view the events, they may not be allowed to sit or congregate in the bleachers.  Further, the number of spectators maybe limited to 25% of the capacity of the facility.  

Spectators may bring their own chairs and place them in any comfortable area they wish, but the wearing of masks is recommended, and social distancing is required.  Spectators should remain 6 feet apart unless they are family members residing in the same household.  Groups of people of more than 10 will not be allowed.  We have plenty of space, so this should not be problem.

Participants and organizers should also follow social distancing.   Considering the type of events we anticipate taking place, this, also, should not be a problem.

The bathrooms will be opened and sanitized before and after all events.  Please take special care not to congregate in the bathrooms. 

The concession stand will be open during events.  The Commission has contracted with a provider to supply concessions.  The company has completely cleaned and sanitized the concession area where food is stored and cooked.   It will continue sanitizing the area and making sure the necessary precautions are in place to provide those services.   Even so, the use of alcohol inside the arena will not be permitted.  Use outside the arena and inside and around one’s own campers and trailers will be permitted.  Please keep the premises clean and pick up your trash.

Ride night will be permitted, please message on the Sugarena Facebook page to make arrangements for use of the arena.   

The use of the announcer stand and audio equipment for events will be allowed.  Only the announcer will be permitted in the stand and the equipment will be sanitized before and after use.

Things continue to be in flux until the pandemic is under control.  Keep in touch with us on the Facebook page or the website for further information.

Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission