Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Functional Space You Need, The Flavor You Want

Whether you’re planning a huge expo, a national convention or an intimate reunion, Springfield’s premiere facilities offer a diverse range of space options to accommodate your group’s size and functional needs—and create the meeting ambiance you’re hoping to achieve. Springfield offers specialized facilities for all types of conventions and meetings.

Located in the heart of historic downtown,
THE PRAIRIE CAPITAL CONVENTION CENTER (PCCC) is adjacent to two top rated hotels, the Hilton Springfield Hotel and the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center. PCCC has played host to everything from national conventions and exhibitions to sporting events and more. Your guests have the added benefit of being able to stroll to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, the Old State Capitol, dozens of unique shops and a host of other Lincoln related attractions.

Illinois State Fairgrounds Grandstand More than the home of one of the country’s oldest and established state fairs, the ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS offers unique venues like the historic Expo Building with over 60,000 square feet, the Orr Building with 39,000 square feet and drive-in doors, the Illinois Building with auditorium and theater seating for 470, and The Arena with seating capacity for more than 7,000 spectators. Fairgrounds facilities allow you to mix and match the perfect blend of large, small, old and new to seamlessly transition your meeting attendees through planned activities. Home to the Illinois State Fair, fairgrounds facilities are perfect for livestock and farm related conventions, shows and expos; car club rallies, shows, auctions or swap meets; sporting events like harness racing, dirt bike racing, and more.

The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau’s staff is ready to lend their knowledge, experience and skill in helping you find the optimal facilities for each of your meeting functions. From the opening assembly to the perfectly unique “only in Springfield” reception or dinner venue, we will assist you in planning the perfect combinations.