Rocky Mount Event Center in North Carolina offers a spacious, state-of-the-art, professional atmosphere, making it the perfect place to host your trade show. Our venue is easy to find, provides plenty of parking, is close to nearby amenities, and has what you are looking for to host your event.
Let us tell you about five reasons for hosting a trade show in North Carolina at our facility.
1. Designed With Trade Shows in Mind
In addition to the meeting rooms off to the side of our main halls, our grand hall easily accommodates 372 standard 10’ by 10’ booths. This setup still allows for plenty of room for patrons to walk and assemble without the risk of overcrowding. If needed, the grand hall can be divided into two separate areas that can host about 180 booths each.
See our facility guide for more details about the possible setups. We have more than 75,000 square feet of space available for your trade show in North Carolina.
2. Plentiful Food Choices
Whether you’re serving snacks or want to offer concessions, we have three options.
First, we have an in-house catering team that can provide snacks and food throughout the day. We can recommend certain menu items for self-service. If you’re hosting a banquet, pre-party, or after-party, we can take care of that, too.
Second, we have on-site concessions that serve standard food but also healthy dishes like a fruit cup, quinoa salad, and a chicken Caesar wrap. Whether your attendees want a mid-day power snack or a lunchtime meal, we can handle your expected crowd!
Third, there are at least seven eateries within three blocks of Rocky Mount Event Center. We encourage your trade show attendees to find their favorite foods at these local restaurants and businesses.
3. Professional Audio & Stage Setup
Some trade shows have a main stage for keynote speakers or events throughout the day. Our facility can set up various types of lighting and sound for a main stage during your trade show in North Carolina. We can also handle other types of event technology.
Options may include:
- Mic with stand
- Podium
- Stage lighting
- Speakers
- Handheld mic
- On-person mic
- Large screens to project an image
Talk to us about the setup you need. If we don’t have the equipment in-house, we know some AV companies in town to help you with your trade show technology requirements.
4. Customizable Setups for Break-Out Sessions
Do you need smaller spaces for breakout sessions? Smaller meeting rooms to the side of the main trade show floor are easily accessible. Even better, the kitchen or buffet lines are adjacent to these breakout rooms. You can have four small rooms and two large rooms, one large room, or eight small rooms. Stages are available for each setup if you need them.
5. Easy Location to Find
Host your trade show in North Carolina in an easily accessible location. We have more than 2,000 parking spaces for people driving. We’re two hours from Richmond or Norfolk along I-95. We’re a one-hour drive from Raleigh-Durham for people flying in and renting a car to drive east on U.S. 64.
Contact Us to Host a Trade Show in North Carolina
If you want to learn more about hosting your trade show with us, we’d be happy to collaborate with you. Hosting memorable events is our specialty! Contact Rocky Mount Event Center online or call us at 252-231-3490.
