The Bradenton Area Convention Center makes it easy for planners looking to organize a tournament or special event for their teams. This full-service facility, located on the scenic Manatee River, provides seating for up to 4,000 people. An ideal location for any indoor sporting event, the 32,400-square-foot Gulf Islands Center Hall floor is equipped with a professional epoxy surface.  The space easily transforms into a luxurious banquet hall with event set-up and food services. Lighting and audio-visual equipment can be arranged, just consult with the center’s experienced staff for assistance. This flexible facility has the space and staff necessary to make your event an overwhelming success.

In addition to the massive Gulf Islands Center Hall, which can be divided evenly into two 180' x 90x sections, there is also a Conference Center with four additional conference rooms with varying sizes to meet any event's needs.

Facility
Gulf Islands Center Hall:
- 28' ceilings
- 32,400 square feet
- 180' x 180' (divides evenly into two 180' x 90' sections)
- Exhibit style: 180 - 10' x 10' booths
- Two 16' x 14' loading doors
- Seats up to 4,000 in concert style configuration
- Exterior landscape and signage
- Dressing rooms
- Large lobby areas
- Parking available on site

Conference Center:
- Can rent entire facility or any of the conference rooms separately
- 4 additional conference rooms (
- Longboat Key Room (4,085 sq. ft.)
- Anna Maria and Palmetto Rooms (1,701 sq. ft. each)
- Manatee Room (1,333 sq. ft.)

Tech Capabilities:
- Production, PA, and internet capabilities

Free Convention & Visitor's Bureau Center Services:
- Personalized tours & site visits
- Itinerary planning
- Photography Images Gallery
- Meeting planner brochure
- Visitor guides/maps
- Meeting planner help desk
- Accommodation assistance
- Incentive travel service
- Creative, personalized presentations
- Eco-conscious meetings

Hosted Events:
- NJCAA State Volleyball Championship
- Bridge Tournament
- Tampa Bay Turners
- Florida Elite Cheer Competition
- Harlem Globetrotters
- Arena Football
- DII NCAA Tournaments
- Diamond D Rodeo
- American Cornhole League

Bradenton Area Convention Center

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