Evansville, Indiana's Event & Festival Center: 200-Acre Non-Profit Venue
Discover The Center, where rural charm meets professional polish. Host a weekend music festival, stage a national trade show, or celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime wedding—our seasoned staff and versatile grounds make it effortless. As a self-funded nonprofit, every booking keeps the facilities thriving, supports youth projects, and drives regional tourism. Dream big while we handle the logistics and deliver signature Hoosier hospitality.
We are fully self-sustaining and do not receive government funding, so every event and private rental is reinvested in grounds upkeep, volunteer programs, and facility upgrades, ensuring the Center remains a community-owned asset and continuously improves without burdening taxpayers.
Scalable Capacities
From intimate 50-seat boardrooms to a 750-seat auditorium and acres of festival grounds, our venues flex to meet your headcount. Modular seating, movable walls, and outdoor expanses let planners dial in the perfect footprint without paying for unused square footage.
Full-Service Amenities
High-speed Wi-Fi, modern A/V, commercial kitchens, RV hookups, and free parking come standard. WW2 ammunition bunkers, walking trails, and on-site camping, and you’ve got every practical and picturesque detail covered—no costly third-party rentals required.
50–9,300 sq ft footprints ● Indoor & outdoor customization
Nine Distinct Venue Rentals to Match Your Event Vision
Whether you’re planning a black-tie gala, high-volume trade show, or three-day music festival, our eight venue options provide turnkey flexibility. Climate-controlled halls feature built-in tech, while outdoor zones offer limitless staging potential. Mix and match rooms—or rent the entire 200-acre campus—for an event footprint that fits like a glove.
Auditorium
Capacity
10,300 sq. ft. ― 800 guests
Ideal Uses
Conferences
Weddings
Concerts
A theater-style venue with elevated stage, built-in sound, and pro lighting. 20-ft ceilings, a 50’ x 90’ original hardwood dance floor, and roll-up bay doors for equipment load-in. Additional room rentals available to meet your needs and a large lobby—perfect for ceremonies, performances, and other public speaking events.
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Exposition Hall
Capacity
8,000 sq. ft. ― 500 guests
Ideal Uses
Wedding Receptions
Trade Shows
Craft Expos
As our second largest space, this venue offers versatility for events up to 500 people. From dining to vendor events, this venue easily suits all needs. Polished concrete floors handle heavy machinery or formal dining with equal ease, while HVAC keeps exhibitors comfortable.
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Banquet Hall
Capacity
2,900 sq. ft. ― 200 guests
Ideal Uses
Fundraiser Dinners
Holiday Parties
Bridal / Baby Showers
Warm wood finishes, and a serving kitchen marry elegance with simplicity. French doors open to a patio, adding rustic charm for cocktail hours or sparkler exits.
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Conference Room
Capacity
1,068 sq. ft. ― 50 guests
Ideal Uses
Training Seminars
Board Retreats
Workshops
A daylight-filled space featuring a projector, hybrid-meeting A/V, and coffee bar—ideal for leadership off-sites seeking comfort, amenities & privacy without downtown hotel pricing.
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Green Space
Capacity
Up to 200 Acres
Ideal Uses
Company Picnics
Outdoor Games
Car Shows
Manicured lawns with electrical capabilities and potable-water access perfect for stage tents, display vehicles, lawn games, and picnic blankets, with ample room for large crowds.
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Grandstands Arena
Capacity
Up to 7,000 guests
Ideal Uses
Arena Concerts
Motorsports
Rodeos
A soil arena with covered bleachers and ticketed gates. Ideal for high-energy outdoor events with built-in seating, concessions, and ample space for staging large events or arena-style concerts.
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Industrial Building
Capacity
10,800 sq. ft. ― 500 guests
Ideal Uses
Food Truck Rallies
5Ks / Walk Events
Music Festivals
The Industrial Building offers a spacious, covered setting with high ceilings, exposed beams, ambient lighting, and ample open floor space for customizable layouts. Perfect for large gatherings, weddings, or expos featuring a rustic-modern aesthetic with a beautiful view of the sunset.
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Show Barn
Capacity
8,000 sq. ft. ― 200 guests
Ideal Uses
Barn Weddings
Service Animal Training
Community Benefits
Rustic open-air structure with large sliding barn doors offering a warm, inviting ambiance. Perfect for receptions, weddings, or reunions that call for charm, comfort, and spacious seating with covered protection.
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Full Grounds Rental
Capacity
200+ acres
Ideal Uses
Large-Scale Festivals
Multi-Day Expos
Regional Fairs
Combine the varieties of facilities and outdoor spaces into one exclusive event campus. Enjoy the spoils of what nature has to offer with the amenities of modern facilities, convenient close proximity parking and a blank canvas for large-scale festivals or expos with complete flexibility.
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Year-round lineup ● Quick ticket access ● Family-friendly fun
Live Events At The Center— Concerts, Expos & Festivals
Explore our year-round events calendar for concerts, expos, 5Ks, rodeos, family fairs, and more—all with parking tips, accessibility info, and instant ticket links. Browse dates, get the details, and purchase tickets knowing every sale fuels our nonprofit mission and brings bigger acts to Evansville.
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How far in advance can I book?
You may reserve up to 24 months ahead. Prime summer weekends and fall festival dates fill quickly, so securing early ensures the best selection and pricing.
Can I bring my own caterer or food trucks?
Yes. Our open-catering policy welcomes licensed food trucks, bartending services, and specialty dessert vendors at no additional fee; permitting and proof of insurance is required.
Is camping available for multi-day events?
Absolutely. Our grounds provides a variety of camping options for every preference and style of rig, such as RV hookups, shower houses, and gray-water stations. Bundle nightly camping fees with your rental for seamless attendee check-in and consolidated billing.
What A/V services are included?
Basic packages feature Wi-Fi, screens, projectors, speakers and microphones. Service provider recommendations available upon request.
Is alcohol permitted on site?
No—However, alcohol can be provided for private event rentals by a licensed bar catering service.
Kick off your reservation in minutes—right from our website. Review venue snapshots, capacity charts, and basic pricing details, pick a preferred date, and submit a quick booking request. Our friendly event team will promptly confirm availability and guide you through catering, A/V, and logistical options to shape your perfect event experience.
How Your Event Fuels Evansville Growth & Youth Development
Booking with us does far more than secure a venue; it powers a virtuous cycle of local growth. Revenue stays in Vanderburgh County, funding facility upgrades, youth initiatives, and volunteer programs that ripple benefits through schools, small businesses, and future generations of community leaders.
Self-Supporting Nonprofit
Operating with zero county tax dollars, we channel every rental fee and ticket sale directly into grounds maintenance, capital improvements, and affordable youth programming—keeping ownership and accountability exactly where it belongs: with the community.
Regional Economic Engine
Guests drawn by your event fill local hotels, dine at independent restaurants, and shop area boutiques; their spending ripples through the Tri-State economy, sustaining hospitality jobs, boosting tax revenue, and funding public improvements that benefit everyone.
Youth & Agriculture
Empowerment
Revenue from your booking fuels hands-on programs in robotics, livestock care, and sustainable farming, supplying essential materials, scholarships, and mentors that nurture leadership and career skills for young people across Evansville’s schools and community groups.
Volunteer
Multiplier
Event income equips our 250-member volunteer corps with tools, safety gear, and training, empowering them to beautify the grounds, assist productions, and mentor youth; every dollar multiplies their impact and lowers overhead for future community events.
50–9,300 sq ft footprints ● Indoor & outdoor customization
Whether you’re planning a black-tie gala, high-volume trade show, or three-day music festival, our eight venue options provide turnkey flexibility. Climate-controlled halls feature built-in tech, while outdoor zones offer limitless staging potential. Mix and match rooms—or rent the entire 200-acre campus—for an event footprint that fits like a glove.
River City Expo
“Trade-show load-in was a breeze—roll-up doors and forklift access saved us hours. Guests loved the free parking and Wi-Fi.”
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Hoosier Music Fest
“Outdoor festival grounds gave us space for four stages plus food-truck alley—patrons raved about the scenery.”
5
Midwest Rodeo
“Grandstands dirt was competition-ready; crowd sightlines were perfect. We’ll book our rodeo here every season.”
5
Emily & Jake
“Staff helped decorate to match our wedding theme and handled A/V like pros. Best value in the Tri-State!”
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