Alan Jay Arena

03/24/2026

If anyone feels led to make any monetary donations, here is the link to the Gofundme! Anything helps!❤️

Our friends Mark and Stephanie Haller just lost everything in a house fi… Alisha Landers needs your support for Rebuilding Hope for Mark and Stephanie Haller

03/24/2026

UPDATED 3/25

It is with heavy hearts that we share some devastating news. A little over an hour ago, our employee Stephanie and her family experienced a tragic house fire resulting in a total loss. Five individuals have been displaced and have lost everything.

We are incredibly grateful that, by the grace of God, everyone is safe and no one was injured. While material things can be replaced, the emotional toll and loss Stephanie and her family are experiencing is truly unimaginable.

If you feel led to help support them during this difficult time, we will be accepting donations of clothing and essential items beginning tomorrow at 8:00 AM at the Alan Jay Arena / Highlands County Fairgrounds Office. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office.

Clothing sizes needed are as follows:

Men’s:
• Pants/Shorts: 32/30
• Shirts: Large
• Undergarments: Large
•Shoes: 10 & 10 1/2

Women’s:
• Pants/Shorts: 1–3
• Shirts: Small/Medium
• Undergarments: Small
•Shoes: 8

Women’s:
•Pants/Shorts: L/XL
•Shirts: Large
•Undergarments: Large
•Shoes: 9

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support for Stephanie and her family as they begin to rebuild. ❤️

03/23/2026

This morning, we had the incredible honor and privilege of hosting the Florida Farm Bill signing alongside Ron DeSantis, Ben Albritton, and Wilton Simpson. This meaningful legislation will help protect farmers and ranchers across the state of Florida, reinforcing the vital role agriculture plays in our communities.

We are so grateful to everyone who attended and supported this event. Your presence helped make the day truly special. To all who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, thank you. This would not have been possible without your dedication and effort.

A special thank you to Ben and Sarah Mayworth for providing two of their tractors, a powerful symbol of the hard work and heart of agriculture here in Highlands County. And to Robins Nursery, thank you for your generous donation of beautiful ferns that helped bring our vision to life.

We appreciate each and every one of you! 🌱🚜

01/20/2026

📣 The Great American Gun Show is coming to the Alan Jay Arena this weekend!
🗓 Saturday 9AM–5PM | Sunday 10AM–3PM
🎟 Admission just $9 — kids 12 & under get in FREE!

Don’t miss out on a weekend full of vendors, collectibles, and community. See you there! 🇺🇸

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12/07/2025

🚗 PARKING: Please enter via Magnolia or McClain Ln to park in the Water Tower parking lot!
See you tonight at 6! Have your tickets ready to scan!

🎟️ Sebring, tonight’s the night!
The Big Little Brawlers are taking over the Alan Jay Arena at 6PM sharp! 🥊🔥

Get ready for an electric evening filled with action, entertainment, and plenty of food and drinks — including your favorites from the Sebring Firemen Beer Booth! 🍻🍔

Don’t miss your chance to be ringside for all the excitement.
Grab your tickets now using the link below or in our bio!

https://www.microwrestling.com/events/alanjayarena

12/06/2025

🎟️ Sebring, it’s almost time!
The Big Little Brawlers take over the Alan Jay Arena TOMORROW at 6PM! 🥊🔥

Get ready for a high-energy night packed with action, entertainment, and all the fun you’ve been waiting for. Come hungry and thirsty — the Sebring Firemen Beer Booth will be serving up your favorite drinks, and there will be plenty of food to keep you fueled all night long! 🍻🍔

Don’t wait until the last minute — grab your tickets now and be ringside for an unforgettable showdown. 👇

https://www.microwrestling.com/events/alanjayarena

11/12/2025

📣 The Great American Gun Show is coming to the Alan Jay Arena this weekend!
🗓 Saturday 9AM–5PM | Sunday 10AM–3PM
🎟 Admission just $9 — kids 12 & under get in FREE!

Don’t miss out on a weekend full of vendors, collectibles, and community. See you there! 🇺🇸

11/06/2025

🎟️ Get ready, Sebring! The Big Little Brawlers are coming to the Alan Jay Arena on December 7th at 6PM! 🥊🔥 Join us ringside for an unforgettable night of action, food, drinks, and fun — with alcoholic beverages provided by the one and only Sebring Firemen Beer Booth! 🍻🍔

Grab your tickets now — click the link below or find it in our bio! 👇

https://www.microwrestling.com/events/alanjayarena

08/31/2025

Announcing our Miss Highlands County Co-Directors, Brittney Fann and Nicole White!!

We are beyond honored and overjoyed to begin our journey as the new Miss Highlands County Co-Directors for the Highlands County Fair Association. This is more than a title to us - it's a calling rooted in sisterhood, service, and sincere love for our community. Our hearts are full of compassion as we step into this role, knowing the incredible opportunity we have to walk alongside the young girls of our county - to uplift, mentor, and help them discover the confidence, purpose, and strength that already lives within them. We believe in the power of community and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood that form when women empower on another. Together we will create a space where every girl is seen, supported, and celebrated - not just for the crown she wears, but for the heart she carries. ̇r

08/18/2025

My name is Emma Rapp and I am beyond honored to step into the role of Alan Jay Arena Manager. This community has poured so much into me since I was a kid, and now I’m thrilled to pour right back into it. 💙 Whether you’re looking to book your next event or just want to stop in and say hi, I’d love to see you! A big shout out to Frank and Alyssa Branca for truely showcasing all that we have to offer! Here’s to an exciting year ahead full of growth, connection, and unforgettable events!

08/15/2025

Get ready, Highlands County! 🎉
The Tattoo Socialite Arts Festival is taking over the Alan Jay Arena Oct 10-12 — your chance to get tattooed by world-famous female tattoo artists! 💉✨ Be there! 🖤
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10/08/2024

UPDATE: The Alan Jay Arena will be opening at 8am on Wednesday, October 9th!

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | IMPORTANT SHELTER UPDATE

Another general population shelter has been added to the shelter opening list. All shelters are opening WEDNESDAY at 8 A.M. Only the Avon Park shelter will be PET FRIENDLY.

GENERAL SHETLERS:
Avon Park: Avon Park Rec Center, 207 E. State St., Avon Park, 33825
Sebring: Alan Jay Arena, 781 Magnolia Ave., Sebring, 33870, at the Highlands County Fairgrounds
Lake Placid: Lake Placid High School, 202 Green Dragon Drive, Lake Placid 33852

The ONLY pets accepted at the AP shelter will be cats and dogs. 2 pets per person allowed. If you do not have pets, you are encouraged to go to tone of the other two general shelters.

Pets MUST be crated and be up to date on their shots. Pets will be housed in a separate area of the shelter, and pet owners will have access to their pet throughout their stay.

The pet shelter application form MUST BE printed and filled out completely BEFORE arriving at the shelter. Proof of vaccination MUST BE provided upon arrival, and pet owners will need to bring all food, water, a leash, and sanitary supplies for their pets with them.

To print the application form >> https://cms2.revize.com/revize/highlandscountyfl/Pet%20Friendly%20Application%20and%20Intake%20Form%20-%202020.pdf

SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER:
Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, 33875

The special needs shelter is for all ELECTRICALLY DEPENDENT individuals or persons whose medicines require refrigeration and their caregivers. It is not for general population.

Electrically dependent individuals can be defined as but not limited to those who rely on powered medical devices, such as ventilators or oxygen concentrators, to sustain their health. In the event of a power outage, they require backup power or special assistance to ensure their equipment continues functioning properly.

If you or one of your loved ones are electrically dependent, please register for the special needs shelter ASAP. Call 863-386-6040 or go online https://www.highlandsfl.gov/departments/PublicSafety/emergency_management/special_needs_shelter_application.php

Have your supplies ready if you expect to go to a shelter.