Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center

The Fredericksburg Convention Center, located at 2371 Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, is a 110,000 square foot facility designed to host a variety of events including meetings, conferences, and special events. Here is a detailed description of its meeting, conference, and event facilities:

Meeting and Conference Facilities

• Ballroom: The Ballroom can be divided into six separate sections and comfortably accommodates up to 700 guests. It features acoustical wall treatments, individual temperature, sound, and lighting controls, and is fully carpeted.

• Meeting Rooms: There are a total of eleven meeting rooms available. Each room is fully carpeted and equipped with acoustical wall treatments, individual temperature, sound, and lighting controls.

• Exhibit Halls: The Exhibit Hall A & B combined offer 80,000 square feet of space. Both halls have their own restrooms and box offices with three cashier windows each. The exhibit hall can accommodate 380-10’x10’ trade show booths. It features two roll-up doors (16’ high x 20’ wide) for vendor access and two loading docks. All utilities are accessible via drops from the ceiling, with a ceiling height of 30’ at the center and sloping down to 26’ on the sides.

Event Facilities

• Services: The center offers a wide range of services including Wi-Fi, electric (20-200 amp, 120-208v/3phase), water, drain, voice/data connection (wired/wireless), house sound/PA system, fully zoned HVAC and lighting systems, in-house housekeeping, labor, decorating, security, and event coordination services.

• Event Coordination: The center provides on-site event coordinators to help plan all the details of your event, including audio-visual equipment, catering, event timeline, and room layout.

• Catering and Bar Services: In-house catering and bar services are available to ensure that your event is well-fed and well-entertained[5].

• Parking and Accommodations: Over 1,000 parking spaces are available, and there are three hotels within walking distance: Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, and Homewood Suites.

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Ballroom (Full): Up to 700 guests

• Ballroom A-F: Each can accommodate various capacities depending on the layout, but they can be combined for larger events.

• Exhibit Hall A & B: Combined capacity for up to 3,400 attendees.

• Meeting Rooms 1-5: Each has its own capacity, but specific numbers are not provided. They can be used for smaller meetings and breakout sessions.

Additional Services

• Bridal Suites: Available for wedding events to provide a comfortable space for the bridal party[5].

• Setup and Cleanup: In-house setup and cleanup services ensure that your event runs smoothly from start to finish[5].

• Tables, Chairs, and Linens: Standard tables, chairs, and linens are available for use during events[5].

The Fredericksburg Convention Center offers a versatile and well-equipped space for any type of event, from small meetings to large conferences and exhibitions. Its flexible layout and comprehensive services make it an ideal choice for event planners.