Facilities
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The North Exhibition Hall
The 65,000 square foot North Hall accommodates 340 10’x10’ display
booths. Added features include a 30 foot overhead clearance,
unlimited floor load and floor utility pockets located 30 feet on
center. Exhibitors have easy access to the facility via the 150 foot
loading dock, two ground level overhead doors and west entry doors.
The North Hall lobby features a spacious entry area containing a
large ticket/registration counter. Annually, the North Hall hosts
the Easyriders Motorcycle Invitational, the Columbus International
Festival, Arnold Classic Banquet, St. Patrick’s Day Irish Reunion
and a myriad of consumer expositions, trade shows and banquets.
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The
East/West Exhibition Hall
The East/West Hall can accommodate up to 225 standard booths. This
45,000 square foot area can be subdivided for events requiring
midsize space. The East/West Hall also has unlimited load capacity,
gas, water and electrical hook-ups. A separate entry and lobby area,
private show offices and loading docks are other primary features.
 | Flexible Exhibition Space |
 | Easy, Off-street Ground-level
Freight Access |
 | Comprehensive, Professional
Pre-event Planning |
 | In-House Handling of Electric,
Plumbing and Internet Connections |
 | Elegant Pre-function and
Ticket/Registration Area |
 | Ample Empty Crate and Decorator
Storage Areas |
 | Private, Carpeted Show Management
Offices, Including Telephone Service |
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The Wayne Brehm Room & Meeting Room
A multi purpose 5,000 square foot room that's ideal for sales
meetings, seminars, banquets, lectures and receptions. Equipped with
a permanent stage and sound equipment, the Wayne Brehm Room can
accommodate: Banquet 250, Lecture 600, Dinner Dance 250, and
Classroom 250. The
stage dimensions for the Wayne Brehm room are 16’ deep and 27’ wide.
The facility features 10 additional rooms
with capacities of 70 to 150 ... just perfect for group discussions and
break-out rooms.
Auditorium
Veterans Memorial’s 3,916 seat auditorium is the largest in Columbus.
Built in 1955 and recently renovated and remodeled at a cost of over 11
million dollars, Vets stage has hosted such legendary and diverse
performers as Elvis Presley and Conway Twitty as well as Bob Dylan, Bruce
Springsteen, N’ Sync! and is the
home of the most prestigious bodybuilding event in the world, The Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic.
"Our relationship and
experience with Vets is top flight and since they began hosting our annual
event in 1967, the service and professionalism we receive from the staff
is magnificent. The facility is extremely versatile and ideally suited not
only for our large event, but they do an excellent job with out banquet
for 2,500 VIPs" -- Jim Lorimer Co-promoter, Arnold Fitness
Weekend.
The Skylight Lobby
With space to accommodate more than 300 for dinners or receptions against
the backdrop of the downtown Columbus skyline, the Skylight Lobby dazzles
guests from across town or across the country.
The Memorial Room
An ideal private location for
an intimate reception, the Memorial Room boasts one of the most dramatic
and impressive views of the Columbus skyline from its vantage point
overlooking the Scioto River. The room features an adjacent porch and lawn
access.
The
North Hall Dining Room
For smaller meetings and
meal functions, the North Hall Dining Room accommodates up 200 guests in
an intimate setting.