Located in Ogden Utah, the event center's name comes from a major historical event. In 1869 the Eastern states were connected to Western states with the completion of the transcontinental railroad in the Northern Utah wilderness. The focal point of this highly successful event was a golden spike. The golden spike was the final spike driven to complete the event.Today, the Golden Spike Event Center is the "final spike" for many successful events! It has hosted many national and local events including:
Harley-Davidson Owner's Group (H.O.G.7) Hub Rally
Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) convention
PRCA Wilderness Circuit Rodeo Finals
College Rodeo Championship Series
Lollapalooza
World Cutter and Chariot Championships
Chevy Truck’s Western National Cutting Horse Championships
National Barrel Horse Association’s Western National Championship
The largest county fair in the State of Utah
Weber Rodeo Series
Arena football
Monster Truck rallies
Demolition Derbies
Political Conventions
Concerts
Soccer tournaments
Softball tournaments
Indoor circuses
Home and Garden shows
Craft shows
Private parties
The Golden Spike Event Center is a state of the art Horse Facility as well as a competitive Convention and Exhibit Facility. For more information about our facilities, click on the Buildings button at the top of the page.
