Overland Park Convention Center
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Location | 6000 College Boulevard Overland Park, Kansas 66211 |
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Owner | City of Overland Park, Kansas |
Operator | Global Spectrum |
Opened | 2001 |
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The Overland Park Convention Center, managed by Global Spectrum, opened in 2001 and hosts 400 events each year. The OPCC sits on a 26-acre site in the heart of Overland Park, the largest suburban city in the Kansas City metropolitan area and the second largest city in Kansas. The mid-sized convention center features a 60,000 square-foot exhibition hall that connects to the 25,000 sq. ft. Edwin C. Eilert Ballroom. Additionally, the OPCC provides an additional 15,000 sq. ft. of event space and 40,000 sq. ft. of pre-function space that proudly houses a collection of selected works of art created by renowned Midwestern artists.
Other major partners include Coca-Cola, First National Bank, George Fern, Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue, Grass Roots and Sun Publications.
Features
237,00 square foot facility with operable walls, flexible lights and audio/visual systems
A 58,494 square foot exhibit hall
A 24,991 square foot ballroom
Abundant prefunction space
In-house food and beverage, including Kosher prep area
In-house audio visual services
In-house marketing services
1,000 hotel rooms within walking distance
Complimentary parking
Street level loading docks
Wireless Internet access in all meeting areas
In-house Marketing Support
Media relations and publicity
Assistance with obtaining sponsorships and third party promotions
Grassroots marketing efforts
Media buying assistance
Graphic design
Image Gallery
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Flexible pre-function space
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Ballroom Set for banquet
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Exhibit hall set for public show
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Meeting room set
Building Capacities
- The Exhibit Hall, Grand Ballroom and Meeting Rooms all have flexible dimensions, based upon event needs.
Meeting Space | Dimensions | Sq. Feet | Theater | Classroom | Banquet |
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Expanded Exhibit Hall | 240’ x 240’ x 30’ | 58,494 | 6,400 | 4,000 | 3,780 |
Ballroom (all) | 110’ x 210’ x 28’ | 24,991 | 2,700 | 1,800 | 1,400 |
Meeting Room 1 | 60’ x 50’ x 16’ | 3,093 | 250 | 168 | 160 |
Meeting Room 2 | 60’ x 30’ x 16’ | 1,858 | 150 | 96 | 80 |
Meeting Room 3 | 60’ x 29’ x 16’ | 1,810 | 140 | 96 | 80 |
Meeting Room 4 | 60’ x 29’ x 16’ | 1,810 | 140 | 96 | 80 |
Meeting Room 5 | 60’ x 29’ x 16’ | 1,858 | 140 | 96 | 80 |
Meeting Room 6 | 60’ x 30’ x 16’ | 1,858 | 150 | 96 | 80 |
Meeting Room 7 | 60’ x 29’ x 16’ | 1,828 | 140 | 96 | 80 |
Pipes Boardroom | 900 |
Events
The Overland Park Convention Center hosts a variety of events throughout the year, from large consumer shows to dance competitions to conventions to small corporate meetings. Some of the more notable annual events include:
Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show
St. Louis Golf Show
St. Charles Boat Show
All Canada Show
Working Women's Survival Show
St. Charles Home & Garden Show
St. Charles County Annual Mayor's Ball
Radio Disney's Kids Block Party
St. Louis Weapon Collectors Gun & Knife Show