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Exhibit at the Riverfront Convention Center
The Riverfront Convention Center is proudly owned and operated by Craven County, North Carolina. We recognize the unique opportunity our exhibitors have when hosting an event in Craven County; planners and attendees alike get to enjoy a successful and productive meeting or convention while enjoying a beautiful coastal community that has become a destination for people all over the world. Our rich history and picturesque community is like no other and we take great pride in providing stellar hospitality, delicious dining opportunities, unique shopping experiences and activities that are enjoyed by people of all ages!
The Riverfront Convention Center at a Glance
- Flexible space for meetings of up to 30,000 square feet, 100 exhibits, and banquets of up to 1000 people
- Ballroom features 12,000 square feet of clear space
- 8,000 square feet of prefunction/registration space
- Easily accessible loading dock
- Complete electrical services
- Elegant executive boardroom
- Large waterfront veranda
- In-house kitchen facility
- On-site business center
- Complimentary parking
- Extensive audio/visual equipment and capabilities
- Ceiling heights: 22’ ballrooms, 12’ meeting rooms, 18’ ground floor lobby, 10’ boardroom, and 14’ second floor lobby
Meetings and Conventions at the Riverfront Convention Center
Planning your next meeting or convention? Work looks a little different here with a prime waterfront location at our doorstep! Take advantage of our real estate while you conduct productive meetings and exhibitions and enjoy breakout sessions and lunch on the water. New Bern is a coastal community and you’ll feel every bit of it with beautiful views of the Neuse River just steps away. We have a variety of options to offer so browse our website to see what will best fit your need.
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Catering and food services for your event
The Riverfront Convention Center has a full commercial-grade kitchen available for our staff to utilize for your meeting/event food service needs. We also have an extensive catering list from a variety of local chefs and restaurants to meet your budget and dietary needs.