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GREAT meeting VENUES IN
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Heritage Center of Clark County
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House
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Biking, Hiking + Trail Running
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Young’s Jersey Dairy
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Whitewater Kayaking
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The Hartman Rock Garden
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Springfield Museum of ARt
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Antique Show + Extravaganza
20 S. Limestone St., Suite 100, Springfield, Oh 45502
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South Fountain Historic District
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SO SPRINGFIELD. MEETING & CONFERENCE FACILITIES GUIDE
This facilities guide provides an in-depth view of some of the best meeting and event venues Greater Springfield has to offer.
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Champions Center The Midwest’s Premiere Livestock & Expo Center 4122 Layborne Road 937.324.3253 championscenterexpo.com
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ince 2004, the Champions Center Expo has been serving the Midwest and the nation. Conveniently located off I-70, the Champions Center Expo is home to many regional and national level horse shows, corporate trade shows and seminars, high profile concerts and even a lay-over horse hotel. The wide array of facilities available makes Champions Center Expo one of the most versatile and easily customizable venues in the nation. The Champion's Grille, located near the entrance, offers gourmet catering and exceptional service.
CHAMPIONS CENTER
AT-A-GLANCE Total Meeting Rooms: 3
Largest Meeting Space: Arena - 28,000 sq. ft. Audio/Visual: Limited on-site A/V available Wireless: Available at no charge Catering: Champion’s Grille on-site
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Total Meeting Rooms: 4 Largest Meeting Space • 3 buildings w/15,000+ sq. ft. of flat space each • 1 building with 7000+ sq. ft. of flat space • Largest space can accommodate up to 1000 seated for meals Audio/Visual Sound only Wireless In main hub area only Catering Outside caterers welcomed
Clark County Fairgrounds 4401 South Charleston Pike 937.323.3090 clarkcoag.com
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he Clark County Fairgrounds hosts one of the state’s largest county fairs and is the site of various large-scale events including the Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market, Cars & Parts Springfield Swap Meet & Car Show, estate and building materials auctions, and numerous livestock shows and sales. Its various flat-space buildings include the Arts & Crafts building, which features an 850 square-foot permanent elevated stage, private office and suspended ceiling with fans. The Fairgrounds is directly visible from I-70 and can accommodate virtually any tradeshow.
NATIONAL ROAD CONVENTION DISTRICT VENUES Clark State Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center
Courtyard by Marriott, Downtown Springfield
300 South Fountain Avenue 937.328.3874 clarkstate.edu
100 South Fountain Avenue 937.322.3600 marriott.com
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he Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center is situated between the Clark State Performing Arts Center and the Courtyard by Marriott. These three venues form the core of the National Road Convention District. The 7500 sq. ft. Grand Hall will accommodate up to 500 people at round tables for a meeting, dinner or performance. The venue includes state-of-the-art A / V services.
Total Meeting Rooms: Largest Meeting Space: Audio/Visual: Wireless: Catering:
6 7500 sq. ft. 500 seated at rounds 1025 theatre seating Ceiling mounted projectors, two drop down screens and special-effects lighting Available at no charge Approved caterers only
Clark State Performing Arts Center 300 South Fountain Avenue 937.328.3874 pac.clarkstate.edu
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ith its 1,500-seat Kuss Auditorium, 200-seat Turner Studio Theatre, and the Salerno Educational Center, the Clark State Performing Arts Center is able to accommodate a wide-range of events and educational activities. Since its opening, over a million people have attended events at the Center. Total Meeting Rooms: Largest Meeting Space: Audio/Visual: Wireless: Catering:
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3 Kuss Auditorium 1500 theatre seats Full A/V service and state-of-the-art sound is available on-site Available at no charge Approved caterers only
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hen every detail must be perfect, you can count on the Courtyard by Marriott's advanced facilities and expert meeting professionals to deliver a productive and successful outcome. Set in the heart of downtown Springfield, the Courtyard is in the core block of Springfield's architectural and historical heritage. In addition to full service meeting facilities, the Courtyard Marriott offers 120 spacious guest rooms.
Total Meeting Rooms: Largest Meeting Space: Audio/Visual: Wireless: Catering:
7 5000 sq. ft. 450 seated at rounds, 500 theatre seating Available On-Site Available at no charge In-House
Heritage Center 117 South Fountain Avenue 937.324.0657 heritagecenter.us
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onveniently located in the heart of downtown Springfield and equipped with a large parking lot for ample, off-street parking, the Heritage Center of Clark County is an elegant backdrop for even the most important events. The Heritage Center is directly across the street from the Courtyard Marriott hotel, and adjacent to both the Clark State Performing Arts and Hollenbeck Bayley Centers.
Total Meeting Rooms: Largest Meeting Space: Additional Space: Audio/Visual: Wireless: Catering:
2 Hellmuth Rotating Gallery 3000 sq. ft., seating for 200 w/o buffet, seating for 150-170 w/buffet, lecture seating for 300 Crabill Discovery Hall - 1500 sq. ft., seating for 70 w/buffet, lecture seating for 120 Available On-Site Available at no charge Outside caterers welcomed sospringfield.com
Quality Inn & Conference Center
Simon Kenton Inn
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House
Springfield Museum of Art
Woodruff Event Center
Springfield House Reception Facility
NTPRD Chiller
Bushnell Banquet Center
383 East Leffel Lane 937.323.8631 qualityinn.com
4690 Urbana Road 937.399.9950 simonkentoninn.com
1340 East High Street 937.327.9291 westcotthouse.org
107 Cliff Park Rd 937.325.4673 springfieldart.museum
4815 Urbana Road 937.935.7295 woodruffevents.com
4230 East National Road 937.323.8000 thespringfieldhouse.com
301 W. Main Street 937-323-RINK ntprdchiller.com
14 East Main Street 937.324.2006 bushnellbanquetcenter.com
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hether you are traveling for business or pleasure, the Quality Inn & Conference Center hotel is ideally located near many local attractions, and provides warm service and countless features. This hotel is five miles from Wittenberg University and Cedarville University is a short drive away.
Located on the banks of the Mad River, Springfield offers unique recreation areas like the Little Miami Scenic Trail. This paved pathway is more than 80 miles long and is perfect for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Total Meeting Rooms: 7 Largest Meeting Space: Grand Ballroom - 5418 sq. ft., 600 seated Add'l. Meeting Rooms: 6 other rooms: up to 148 seated Audio/Visual: Available On-site Wireless: Currently N/A Catering: In-House
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ertainly one of western Ohio's most historically significant pieces of private real estate, this property of Simon Kenton's was refreshing travelers from the time before Abraham Lincoln was born. Held by the same family for over 150 years, the home begged to be opened to and enjoyed by the public on a regular basis. History buffs are always welcomed guests of this historic inn. The Inn offers historic beauty in several unique meeting spaces including a brick back patio and an outdoor covered pavilion, perfect for larger groups.
Total Meeting Rooms: 4 Largest Meeting Space: Outdoor pavilion: 350 persons
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he Westcott House is the product of arguably the most important architect of the modern era. The Westcott House extended Wright's concept of relating the building to its site by means of a terrace, a pool, gardens and other landscape elements. Conveniently located off I-70 in Springfield, the Westcott House is available for large gatherings utilizing the interior of the house and perennial gardens. The main space of the house is available throughout the year for relaxed corporate outings and intimate luncheons, executive retreats and seminars. Total Meeting Rooms: 1 Largest Meeting Space: Interior of house: up to 40
Add'l. Meeting Rooms: Historic Simon Kenton House: 3 rooms available - Up to 20 seated in each room Pub Restaurant: 45 seated Outdoor Deck: 120 seated
Add'l. Meeting Space: Garden and grounds: Accommodates up to 300
Audio/Visual: Limited availability
Wireless: Limited availability
Wireless: Available On-site at no charge
Catering: Approved caterers only
Catering: In-House
Audio/Visual: Full A/V service is available on-site
he Springfield Museum of Art features a sweeping, formal gallery space that is the perfect backdrop for a special event, or corporate reception. The Museum includes a multi-purpose room which seats 75, a board room which seats 25 and the main lobby, which can accommodate 150 for a cocktail reception. The facility also includes a “black box” theatre which seats 125 at rounds pending availability via the Wittenberg University theatre department. Total Meeting Rooms: 4 Largest Meeting Space: The main gallery can accommodate up to 250 seated Audio/Visual: Limited A/V on-site Wireless: Free WiFi Catering: Outside Caterers Welcomed
ith towering glass windows and a dramatic staircase the Woodruff Event Center provides a perfect setting for excellent events and meetings of all sizes. The venue offers an open space ideal for entertaining connected to, but separate from, an intimate area perfect for staging food, drinks and socializing.
Total Meeting Rooms: 1 Largest Meeting Space: Large open room: 220 seated Audio/Visual: Full A/V service available on-site Wireless: Available on-site at no charge Catering: Approved caterers only
his sprawling venue combines modern technology with classical elegance. Whether you’re looking for a ballroom for your large sit down affair or an intimate spot for a small gathering, The Springfield House has an option for you. Conveniently located on US Route 40, near I-70, where your guests will be greeted by a friendly gate attendant and ample parking. Total Meeting Rooms: 1 Largest Meeting Space: Banquet Hall: 9000 sq. ft., 500 seated Audio/Visual: Available on-site Wireless: Available on-site at no charge Catering: In-House
TPRD Chiller is the first indoor ice skating arena in Springfield and features a spacious events room overlooking the regulation ice surface. The Chiller’s events room can accommodate up to 200 people for parties, meetings, retreats and conferences.
Total Meeting Rooms: 1 Largest Meeting Space: Up to 200 seated, 4,100 sq. ft. of open meeting/event space Audio/Visual: Fully wired audio Wireless: Free WiFi Catering: Outside Caterers Welcomed
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he Bushnell Banquet Center can be found on the lower level in the historic Bushnell Building, which was built by Asa Bushnell. Mr. Bushnell was one of the founders of Navistar Corporation and served as governor of Ohio from 1896–1900. The decorative work on the building includes fantastic lion heads, floral wreaths, cherubs, garlands of fruit and flowers, a Greek key design and fleur-de-lis. It is centrally located in downtown Springfield, Ohio, with a well-lighted parking garage attached to the center. Total Meeting Rooms: 4 Largest Meeting Space: Asa Bushnell Room: 350 seated Add'l. Meeting Space: Edward Wren Room: 185 seated The Cellar: 80 seated State Theatre: 250 seated, Up to 700 guests w/limited seating Audio/Visual: Full A/V service in Bushnell Room Wireless: Available on-site at no charge Catering: Outside caterers welcomed
springfield OHIO
springfield OHIO
See what’s happening during your stay at SpringfieldEvent.com
10 THINGS you can’t miss
14
GREAT meeting VENUES IN
SPRINGFIE LD
1
Heritage Center of Clark County
2
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House
3
4
Biking, Hiking + Trail Running
5
Young’s Jersey Dairy
6
Whitewater Kayaking
ON A VISIT TO
SPRINGFIELD
The Hartman Rock Garden
SO EVENTFUL. 7
Springfield Museum of ARt
8
Antique Show + Extravaganza
20 S. Limestone St., Suite 100, Springfield, Oh 45502
9
South Fountain Historic District
|
T 937.325.7621
10
|
Summer arts Festival
SOSpringfield.com
SO SPRINGFIELD. MEETING & CONFERENCE FACILITIES GUIDE
This facilities guide provides an in-depth view of some of the best meeting and event venues Greater Springfield has to offer.
sospringfield.com Sponsored and underwritten by the CFA