Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center — Local services in North Carolina

My husband and I took our 3 kids today February 8th, to the Monster truck wars. For the most part it was fairly enjoyable. The kids enjoyed it as well. What wasn’t enjoyable was the 4 wheeler/ATVs. At first we thought it was going to be pretty neat until it clearly became about adult “drama” and battle of the sexes with only one female driver whom needed to make a point to mention she was. The ATV event ended up being 5 events in total with the “NC captain” ATV rider flipping the “FL captain” ATV driver off after their one on one race. We came for a family friendly event for our children. Not inappropriate behavior like that. The Monster trucks; Shark Attack, Trex, Outlaw, and Sheriff were clearly not on the same tier. Shark Attack and Outlaw were clearly predetermined to “win”. Trex and Sheriff were lackluster in their performance as if they were instructed to not “preform” well. It was blatantly obvious both held back. It’s extremely frustrating to see that type of behavior as well. All in all we unfortunately will not be attending Monster...

Nice facility but the weather was really hot and the fans over the stalls did not work for the most part. Some did some didn't. It was spotty and not enough to keep the horses comfortable in 98 degrees and humidity. We had to buy fans for the stalls. Also the footing was more suitable for western disciplines. It was too deep with too many weird slopes to be good for dressage. We will likely not travel all the way from NJ fir dressage regionals again. The footing needs to be addressed and there are plenty of better places. We love Virginia. Tryon would...

The Bob Martin Agricultural Center is a fantastic venue for equestrian events, offering a welcoming environment for riders and spectators alike. The horse shows are well-organized and draw top-tier competitors, while the rodeos deliver high-energy excitement and fun for the whole family. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just love the atmosphere of a good show, this is a great place to experience North Carolina’s agricultural and...