First Interstate Bank Center

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First Interstate Bank Center
First Interstate Bank Center
Former namesBank of the Cascades Center
LocationDeschutes County Fairgrounds,
Redmond, Oregon
Coordinates 44°14′07″N121°11′00″W / 44.23527778°N 121.18333333°W / 44.23527778; -121.18333333
OwnerDeschutes County Fair & Expo Center
Capacity 4,000
Tenants
Oregon High Desert Storm (AWFC) (2021–present)
Website
Deschutes County Fair

First Interstate Bank Center is a 4,000-permanent seat indoor arena located in Redmond, Oregon, as part of the Deschutes County Expo Center. It is named for a regional bank which purchased naming rights to the arena's name. Originally, it was called the Bank of the Cascades Center, but that bank's acquisition by First Interstate BancSystem caused the change to the current name. Other seating capacities include 5,000 for basketball and up to 7,800 for concerts. It can also accommodate volleyball, motorsports, wrestling, indoor football, conventions and trade shows. There is over 40,000 square feet of space on the arena floor with an additional 28,250 square feet on the arena concourse. Concession stands are placed on each end of the arena and ticket booths are located on each entrance. [1]

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References

  1. "First Interstate Bank Center at expo.deschutes.org". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
  2. "Middle Sister at expo.deschutes.org". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
  3. "High Desert Activity Center at expo.deschutes.org". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-30.