Hoosier Hospitality, Easy Access and State-of the-Art Convention Facilities
Located in northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne offers easy access to Midwest cities, making it an attractive regional convention destination. Whether planning a reunion for 50 people or a convention with 10,000 attendees, we have the venues and the experience to make your meeting successful. The
Grand Wayne Convention Center expansion was completed in 2005 with 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art convention space, and the
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum recently raised the roof, increasing their capacity to 13,000. Add the over 4,500 hotel rooms and our famous Hoosier Hospitality, and you have an outstanding package. Consult the list below for more convention and meeting facilities.
1313 W. Washington Center Rd.
(260) 489-2524
1-800-348-1999
fax: (260) 489-7067
Located at I-69, exit 111B with 4,816 square feet of meeting and banquet space seating up to 500 guests. Multiple break-out rooms on-site. High speed, T-1 Internet access and complete audio visual facilities available. Hotel amenities include restaurant and lounge with live entertainment, complimentary airport shuttle service, continental breakfast, special discounts on dinner entrees, indoor/outdoor pools, whirlpool, fitness center and high speed Internet access
305 E Washington Center Rd.
(260) 484-0411
fax: (260) 483-2892
Located at I-69, exit 112A. The Fort Wayne Marriott announces the new Marquis Ballroom which entertains up to 1,000 guests. With over 18,000 sq. feet of functional meeting space, the Fort Wayne Marriott's meeting facilities are equipped with high speed internet access, ergonomic seating, and on-site audio/visual including trained technicians. 222 world class guest rooms, award winning Red River Steakhouse, and Rum Runners Dueling Piano Bar and Grill.
1020 S. Calhoun St.
(260) 420-1100
fax: (260) 424-7775
Attached to the Grand Wayne Convention Center, this hotel has 244 guest rooms. Each room is equipped with coffeemaker, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and data ports. Two restaurants, two lounges, live entertainment, indoor pool, whirlpool, modern exercise equipment, concierge services, meeting and banquet facilities. Walking distance to 12 area attractions and business community. 7.5 miles from the Fort Wayne International Airport. Complimentary airport shuttle available.
Fort Wayne Inn Hotel & Suites
300 E Washington Blvd.
(260) 422-5511
fac: (260) 424-1511
The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites will customize meeting and banquet space to provide the perfect setting for your event. Our Catering Director will assist you in making special arrangements to meet all your needs. The Grand Hall Ballroom, with crystal chandeliers and elegant decor, is a popular choice for gala events, formal banquets, receptions, seminars and trade shows.
2726 Carroll Rd.
(260) 449-4444
The fairgrounds host events such as the Allen County Fair, Muddy River Run, Country-Western dances and lessons, computer, gem, antique, tools, bird, cat, dog and horse shows and sales and more.
900 Library Plaza
(260) 421-1200
Newly remodeled downtown library branch has plenty of space for meetings, including a brand new auditorium.
Auburn, IN
(260) 925-1444
Beautiful meeting space located in one of the nation's finest auto museums. New meeting space renovations completed in 2001.
City Park Pavilions
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department rents the pavilions in many of our city parks. These are great for picnics, military and family reunions.
(260) 424-6287
fax: (260) 424-4806
The Historic Embassy Theatre has seating for 2500 people and has regular Broadway shows and musical performances. Connected to the theater is the Indiana Hotel Lobby, a perfect place for a cocktail reception for up to 300 people.
(260) 427-6440
Stop and smell the flowers and explore one of the best botanical conservatories in the Midwest. Meeting space for up to 100 is available.
Sherman Blvd.
(260) 427-6715
The Foellinger Outdoor Theatre provides a unique type of entertainment space -- an informal, open-air community gathering and performing area, molded into a grassy hillside in the park. Seating for up to 2500 people and is run by the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department. Open from May to September.
Baker Street Train Station
7311 Maysville Rd.
(260) 749-5192
fax: (260) 749-5193
A family tradition since 1951. Whether it's a themed banquet, routine business meeting, wedding reception, or an outdoor picnic, Goeglin's Catering makes every occasion memorable. Goeglein's has a multi-room facility in northeast Fort Wayne, and also caters at most banquet and reception locations throughout the community.
1600 E. Washington Blvd.
(260) 422-5561
Andorfer Commons is a state-of-the-art, new facility on the campus of Indiana Tech. Geared toward small to medium sized meetings, Andorfer Commons can accommodate your group's needs.
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
(260) 481-6610
fax: (260) 481-6045
Walb Student Union has much to offer to IPFW campus and the Fort Wayne community...from small group meeting space to accommodations for conferences up to 300 people.
302 E. Berry Street
(260) 426-2882
Contact Kelly Coffee ext.238
If you would like to make your next event truly historic, our facilities are available for rental, including the picturesque Freimann Room which served as the former city council chamber when the building was still Fort Wayne's city hall. This room has been used for lectures, conferences, parties, weddings and wedding receptions, and seats up to 200 people. A smaller room is also available for more intimate meetings.
2701 Spring St.
(800) 729-4732
Visit our beautiful 72 acre campus.
Contact the Convention Sales Department at any time and take advantage of our 24-hour response guarantee. Email
megan@visitfortwayne.com or call 1-800-767-7752.