Additionally, it is used as the location throughout the year for spectator events featuring monster trucks, motorcycle acrobatics, and other shows.

This fan-friendly site sold general admission tickets so that hardcore fans arriving hours before the doors opened could just about guarantee themselves a spot on the barrier.

Van Halen, Aerosmith, Leon Russell, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr., The Allman Brothers Band, Fleetwood Mac, Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe, Pat Benatar, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones, and Lynyrd Skynyrd are just some of the musical acts that played at Barton over the years.

On October 29, 2012, Rob Zombie along with Marilyn Manson played at Barton Coliseum in support of their Twins of Evil 2012 tour.

The annual Arkansas Big Buck Classic is held at the state fairgrounds every January, and Barton is utilized for the 3-day event.