VETERANS MEMORIAL CIVIC &
CONVENTION CENTER
Our three level lobby is open and airy with floor to ceiling windows, skylight and open staircase. State-of-the-art acoustics allow for conversation, music and guest speakers. Attendees on all Atrium levels will easily hear and see your speaker at the lobby level. Capacity: 250 seated, 400 reception flow with cocktail tables. Planners who have attended events in our atrium give it an incredible “thumbs up.”
The lobby serves as the entrance for our 1800 seat Crouse Hall events. We accommodates guests with strategically located small round tables. Food & Beverage stations are available during events. VIP Receptions are hosted pre-event and during intermission on the third level of the Crouse Lobby. Your guests can relax and watch the event activity.
With a capacity of 1800 seats the Crouse Performance Hall provides expertly designed seating to allow unobstructed views of the stage. The dimensions of the performance stage alone are 108’ x 53’. There is something magical about hosting a reception on the stage. The stage area and Pit Space is included in the Crouse Hall Rental Package. Standard rental fees include basic lighting, podium, microphone and curtain. We will work with you to create a plan that meets your budget and conference needs.
The Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center stands in Lima’s Town Square and is the hub of the community’s cultural life. It is the primary public assembly facility in West Central Ohio.
The Veterans Memorial Civic Center includes a 14,000 sq ft Exhibit Hall, 14 meeting areas, 1800 seat performing arts center, and banquet facility.
The Convention Center is connected to the 100-room Wingate by Wyndham and to the Market Street Parking Garage. Entire events can be accomplished under roof, merging big city convenience and style with small market affordability.
Floor to ceiling windows and massive skylight accent this space with open stairways and a view of Lima’s Town Square. This space has a capacity of 125 people seated or 200 people reception flow with cocktail tables. Standard rental fees include microphone, tables and linens. Let us create a package that meets your needs includes daily or evening rentals.
A charming area with views of the square, “Windows” has a capacity of 100 people seated or 200 people reception style with high rounds or bistro tables. For private balcony group seating, Windows on the Balcony offers a private space for your guests. Guests can move in and out of the balcony with ease. The Mezzanine level has a seating capacity of 100 or 200 people reception flow style with cocktail tables.
Our outdoor patio is conveniently accessed from the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel and the convention center offering a private space to unwind or have a quaint get-together.
Center
The Convention Center has a 57,000’ blueprint. In addition to the Crouse Performance Hall and Lobby areas, it offers the North, Center and South Exhibit Halls for easy trade show or meeting space. Along with a green room and lounge, there are 18 + additional breakout rooms , the majority with natural lighting and private outside entrance.
CROUSE PERFORMANCE HALL
Crouse Hall, Lima's world-class performing arts center and lecture auditorium, offers a wide array of catering, banquet and meeting options. Our beautifully constructed venue with its three-level atrium with floor to ceiling windows and brilliant skylight will make your events a magnificent affair. Host your VIP reception in the multi-level atrium or make it magical on our 108x52' stage. You can be as creative as your imagination allows, and we're here to help make it happen.
The visionary for this performance venue, Virginia Crouse, shared her passion for the arts by leading the way for the development of a venue that is comparable to some of the world's best facilities. Crouse Hall is not only a venue for your activities, it is the home of the renowned Lima Symphony Orchestra. Originating in 1954, the Lima Symphony Orchestra offers the popular LSO series performed by 75 professional musicians and world class guest artists. The Lima Symphony Orchestra performances also include the annual Bells, Brass & Bows Holiday Show and New Year's Eve Pop Concert. Meeting planners that have added an LSO performance to their creative conference experience come away entertained and astounded by attendee reaction.
ALLEN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Fairgrounds
The Allen County Fairgrounds has many facilities to host virtually any type of function. From craft shows, wedding receptions, flea markets and gun shows to concerts, family reunions, company picnics and auctions, these are the perfect facilities for your next event. With a history of hosting both inside and outside functions including large national, regional and state events ranging from monster trucks to motorcycle races and with the entire 135 acre fairgrounds available for rent, your options are limitless.
Air-conditioned exhibit buildings, well maintained grandstands, show arenas, outdoor venues, and ample parking make it ideal for a variety of events.
The fairgrounds campus is incredibly easy to access as it conveniently sits on the north-south I-75 interchange. You will be amazed by the ease of movement and travel. As you arrive at the facility, waiting to welcome you is a dynamic staff of professionals who want to offer their community spirit of “let’s make it happen.”
The clean and well maintained fairgrounds buildings and grounds are the most affordable facilities in the Midwest. They proudly boast of a satisfied customer base with many repeat customers happy to conduct business with our team.
Some of the highlights of the campus include clean and high functional kitchen areas, caterers -bring your own or ask about the preferred list. Flexible spaces are configured to meet your expectations and the main expo and event buildings are heated/air conditioned and connected by walkways. Various other amenities include sound, lighting, and audio-visual assistance by facility experts. All of this plus a variety of full service and select service hotels all within two miles of the fairgrounds.
The Schmidhorst Pavilion is conveniently located on the campus of the Allen County Fairgrounds and minutes from ample lodging, shopping and dining. With its friendly and highly competent staff, the team looks forward to providing the same outstanding customer service in the operation of the Schmidthorst Pavilion as any other area of the fairgrounds. The Pavilion plays host to regional and national equine shows, bull riding competitions, cattle shows and many other special events.
Covered Arena
• 150' by 308'
• Arena Size 130' by 252'
• Covered Make-up Area 150' by 56'
• Seating for 500 people
• Attached Judges Stand/Office
• 100 plus stalls within 100' of Arena (more stalls available is needed)
• Restrooms/ Parking with in feet of the Pavilion
Located on the campus of the Allen County Fairgrounds, The Nutrien Events Center is 35,700 sq. ft. of trade show/meeting space. All heated with portions air conditioned, the event center offers a connected walkway and boasts a fully functional kitchen. Of course, catering is an option with a caterer of your choice or selected from a preferred list of local caterers. The Nutrien Events Center is the Fairgrounds most recent renovated facility and provides clients with a modern, clean and highly functional space for a variety of events and shows.