McDermont Field House facts for kids
McDermont Field House is a super cool sports and entertainment center in Lindsay, California. It used to be an old building where oranges were packed! After a big makeover, it opened its doors on April 11, 2012. This huge place is about 172,000 sq ft (16,000 m2), which is like having three football fields under one roof! Sometimes, you might even spot Squeeze the Orange, the friendly mascot, on a TV screen near the entrance.
McDermont Field House has tons of fun things to do. It has two basketball courts big enough for college games. Downstairs, there's a huge 10,000 sq ft (930 m2) laser tag arena where you can play exciting games. There's also a 9,000 sq ft (840 m2) arcade filled with games, and places to grab snacks and food. You can even try surfing or bodyboarding indoors on the FlowRider!
If you love skateboarding, there's an indoor skate park. For those who like challenges, there's a tall 50 ft (15 m) climbing wall. The facility also has a full-size indoor soccer field with special turf, and a fun LightSpace Dance Floor that lights up as you move.
Besides sports and games, McDermont Field House is also a great place for concerts and other big events. It can host car shows, dances, and many other exhibitions.
Fun Events at McDermont
McDermont Field House has hosted many exciting events over the years.
Early Events
- January 2008: McDermont started a basketball league for men, with teams competing in three different groups.
- April 16, 2008: The Fresno Fuego soccer team visited McDermont to teach the community about futsal, which is a type of indoor soccer.
- April 19, 2008: Country music star Mark Wills performed a concert during Lindsay's Orange Blossom Festival.
- June 28, 2008: The famous musician Ramon Ayala played a concert, and about 2,000 people came to watch!
Shows and Festivals
- March 20–23, 2009: McDermont hosted an Invitational Car and Bike Show, where people could see many cool cars and motorcycles.
- May 30, 2009: The "First Annual Christian Music Festival" was held all day, featuring 18 bands and guest speakers.
- February 27–28, 2010: The Lindsay Centennial picnic, celebrating 100 years of Lindsay, took place at McDermont.
- April 13, 2010: The 2010 Orange Blossom Festival officially began at McDermont Field House.
Recent Gatherings
- August 17–18, 2012: McDermont was rented for a special overnight event for youth aged 10 and up. Over 100 young people, along with leaders, participated in this fun lock-in.
- March 16, 2013: A huge concert by Larry Hernandez brought thousands of people to McDermont, making it a very popular spot in the Valley.
- March 30, 2013: McDermont hosted an exciting EDM (Electronic Dance Music) event, with dancers, DJs, and spectators from all over the area enjoying the music.
- April 7, 2013: The Lindsay City of Commerce organized a Wedding and Quinceañera Expo, helping people plan special celebrations.
- April 12, 2013: The "Best of the Valley Quilt Show" was held, showcasing amazing quilts and crafts. This is an annual event at McDermont Field House.
