Venue Details
Discover Our Full-Service Convention Center
Located on the scenic Manatee River, this flexible full-service meeting space has the resources and the staff necessary to make your event a resounding success. An ideal location for everything from seminars, banquets, and trade shows to sporting events and concerts, since 1985, the Bradenton Area Convention Center has a professional and friendly staff that is ready to assist you in planning and overseeing your function. If you have any specific questions, please contact us at meetings@bacvb.com.
We’re excited to welcome you and are accepting bookings for 2026 and beyond!
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Venue layout
Convention center
floor plans
From the 32,000 square foot Exhibit Hall, the 14,000 square foot Grand Ballroom, various breakout rooms, and pre-function spaces, you can configure our versatile Convention Center to create the perfect space for your event. Check out the floor plans to learn more.
Parking maps
With over 900 combined spaces spread throughout three lots, there’s ample space for attendees’ vehicles. View the parking map for additional information about each lot.
Convention center details
In-house food & beverage services
Catering is available for all events through Gulf Islands Hospitality. Please contact the Convention Center sales office for more information.
Event services
- Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the venue for guests.
- Electric: 200 AMP, 400 AMP, 600 AMP
- Professional Staging: 40′ x 72′ in 4′ x 8′ sections, Height 2′-4′, Stages range up to 60′ x 40′
- Loading doors: 2 – 16′ x 14′ stage right and stage left
- Bus and Truck power is available
Pet policy
Only service animals as defined by the Americans with Disability Act are allowed in the venue.
Policy and guidelines
- No alcohol or glass bottles may be brought into the venue
- No Smoking: In accordance with the Florida Clean Air Act, the Center’s smoking policy restricts smoking to designated smoking areas. Smoking is prohibited at all times inside the venue. This policy includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and e-cigs.
Those two policies are enforced for all visitors to the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
Parking information
- Parking Lot A: 631 spaces
- Parking Lot B: 118 spaces
- Parking Lot C: 162 spaces
- Total Spaces: 911 spaces
Extend your stay
After enjoying their time at your event in the Bradenton Area
Convention Center, there’s no need for you or your attendees to
leave immediately after. Help turn their conference-related trip
into a fun experience in the Bradenton Area, providing all the
information they need to make it one of the most enjoyable
they’ve had.