Washington County Convention Center

The Washington County Convention Center, located at 1040 S Raceway Rd, Greenville, MS 38703, USA, is a comprehensive event venue that offers a wide range of meeting, conference, and event facilities. Here is a detailed description of its facilities and function rooms:

Meeting and Event Facilities

• Exhibit Hall:

• Capacity: Up to 3,500 attendees for concerts or 100 tables for banquets.
• Features: The 25,000 square-foot indoor Exhibit Hall can be transformed into an athletic event with a portable hardwood floor and bleacher seating for 500 attendees. It includes a 1,500 square-foot stage with an audio system (four microphone hook-ups, cordless microphone, Samsung Cassette Deck, and CD changer) and a lighting system (spotlights and stage lights with dimmer switches).

• Exposition Building:

• Capacity: Up to 2,500 attendees.
• Features: The 38,400 square-foot enclosed Exposition Building has hosted livestock and agricultural exhibits, circuses, and other events. It is equipped to accommodate various types of events and can be configured for different purposes.

• Convertible Meeting Room:

• Capacity: Up to 4,200 square feet, which can be partitioned into four smaller rooms.
• Features: This room is ideal for smaller conferences and can be customized to meet specific event needs.

• Outdoor Arena and Tracks:

• Capacity: The Outdoor Arena and Stock Car Racing Track are part of the complex, accommodating various outdoor events such as stock car races and other activities.

• Legion Baseball Field:

• Capacity: Four Dixie Baseball fields with bleachers seating up to 500 fans each.
• Features: This facility is suitable for sports events and tournaments.

• Industrial Kitchen:

• Features: The Convention Center boasts an industrial kitchen, equipped with three industrial-sized sinks, two ovens, six-burner commercial stove, two freezers, two refrigerators, two deep-fat fryers, stove grill and warmer, commercial ice maker, microwave oven, and two tables. This kitchen qualifies the Center as a Red Cross Emergency Shelter.

Function Rooms

• Exhibit Hall:

• Capacity: Up to 3,500 attendees.
• Services: Audio and lighting systems, stage, and convertible space for various events.

• Exposition Building:

• Capacity: Up to 2,500 attendees.
• Services: Flexible space for different types of events, including agricultural exhibits and circuses.

• Convertible Meeting Room:

• Capacity: Up to 4,200 square feet.
• Services: Customizable space for smaller conferences and events.

• Outdoor Arena and Tracks:

• Capacity: Varies based on event type.
• Services: Accommodates outdoor events such as stock car races and other activities.

• Legion Baseball Field:

• Capacity: Up to 2,000 attendees (across four fields).
• Services: Suitable for sports events and tournaments.

• Industrial Kitchen:

• Services: Equipped with industrial-grade appliances and utensils, suitable for large-scale food preparation and emergency shelters.

Additional Services

• Restrooms: The complex includes eight bathrooms and additional restrooms in the Outdoor Arena and tracks area.

• Event Hosting: The Convention Center has hosted various events including the Bridal Fair, Delta Ag Expo, Junior Auxiliary Ball, local high school commencements, Mississippi Delta Community College commencements, Red Cross Dinner Theater, Wildlife Seminar & Tasting Buffet, Chamber Events, Community and Private Parties and Receptions, Basketball games, and Fashion shows.

The Washington County Convention Center offers a versatile and comprehensive set of facilities and services, making it an ideal venue for a wide range of meetings, conferences, and events.