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Monster Jam, wrestling and a packed spring: Authority outlines busy event schedule and local vendor earnings
Summary
Staff told the board that Monster Jam was being staged this weekend and detailed a full spring calendar; Rob highlighted volunteer earnings ($403,000) and third-party vendor gross sales (~$1.2M) that return money to local groups.
Authority staff gave members a rundown of recent and upcoming events and the operational implications for the facility.
Rob said dirt for Monster Jam arrived the day of the meeting; the track would be formed Thursday and Friday, with shows Saturday and Sunday and dirt removed Monday at 7 a.m. He outlined a quick turnaround that will shift the facility to a career expo and a concert in early February. "Monster Jam, dirt comes in today," Rob said while listing the schedule.
Rob reviewed recent events including Trans-Siberian Orchestra (two shows) and large wrestling tournaments. He reported that volunteer groups and third-party vendors continue to earn significant revenue: volunteer groups received about $403,000 in tips and commissions in 2025, and third-party vendors had roughly $1.2 million in gross sales with vendor payments of about $741,000.
Staff also detailed winter weather precautions taken by parking and operations staff during recent events and said the calendar has few open weekends through Easter because of bookings for the Kiwanis pancake carnival, state wrestling tournament, the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show and other events.
