The Fortress Stadium (shortened as simply Fortress) is a large area of open space consisting of shopping centers, restaurants, cafés and entertainment areas and a sports stadium.[1] It is located in Lahore Cantonment and is under the management of Pakistan Army.[2] [3]
The Stadium is the site of the famous National Horse and Cattle Show which is one of the most famous festivals of Lahore. This includes a display of livestock, but also many spectacular feats of horsemanship, tent pegging, dressage, camel dancing, racing, folk dances, pomp, pageantry, mass-band displays and grand fireworks in the evening. It was accompanied by exhibition displaying Pakistani craftsmanship and industry.