- McDermont Field House
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McDermont Field House is a renovated sports facility that was originally an abandoned orange packinghouse called McDermont Fruit Co. Growers and Shippers. Located in Lindsay, California, it held its Grand Opening on June 21, 2008. The entire facility houses around 172,000 sq ft (16,000 m2). Small scale operations began in October 2007. Its mascot, Squeeze the Orange, occasionally comes by at a television screen near the entrance.
Upon completion McDermont Field House will have 2 NCAA sized basketball courts (running end to end), a 10,000 sq ft (930 m2). laser tag arena (in the basement), a 9,000 sq ft (840 m2). arcade, various concessions stations and restaurants, indoor FlowRider, indoor skate park, 50 ft (15 m). climbing wall, a regulation size indoor soccer field (complete with FieldTurf), a zipline that starts its descent 4 stories up, 20x30 ft. LightSpace Dance Floor and more.
McDermont Field House is also equipped to host musical acts and concerts. As a venue, Mcdermont Field House will be able to support car shows, dances and other exhibitions.
Events
January 2008: McDermont began a men's basketball league that competed in 3 divisions. This event was Coordinated by Rene Hernandez.
April 16, 2008: The Fresno Fuego was present at McDermont to introduce futsal to the community and the surrounding area. This event was coordinated by Rene Hernandez.
April 19, 2008: Mark Wills performed a McDermont at the peak of the Orange Blossom Festival being held that weekend by the City of Lindsay. This event was coordinated by Chief Wilkinson.
June 28, 2008: Ramon Ayala performed at this venue. 2,000 people were in attendance that night.
March 20-23, 2009: McDermont Invitational Car and Bike Show. This event was coordinated by Rick Loftin.
May 30th, 2009: "First Annual Christian Music Festival" All day event. 18 bands and guest speakers. This event was coordinated by Joseph Sosa.
February 27-28, 2010: It was the site of the Lindsay Centennial picnic.
April 13, 2010: Start of the 2010 Orange Blossom Festival.
External links
Categories:- Music venues in California
- Sports venues in Tulare County, California
- Visitor attractions in Tulare County, California
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