Event Center Rentals

The State Fair Event Center offers several rental opportunities for your next event.  Whether you have been charged with planning your company's annual business meeting, educational seminar or corporate conference, you're sure to find a solution.  We also have options that are perfectly suited for weddings, anniversaries and reunions. 

No other facility in Southern West Virginia can offer the variety that the State Fair Event Center offers.  We feature over 40,000 square feet of covered, indoor exhibit space all with restroom and kitchen facilities.  Our experienced staff will work with you to determine your exact needs and to offer referrals as needed.  We even offer tent rentals for your outdoor events.

All pricing includes:

  • Set-up day.  Receptions, reunions and private parties will receive one set-up day.  Larger public events, such as trade shows, will receive two set-up days.  Additional set-up days can be reserved at $50 per day.
  • Tables and chairs to accommodate 200 people.  (Inventory to be assigned based on date that renatal was confirmed)
  • Maintenance and staff support as needed. (Additional charge may be billed for some events)
  • Free parking
  • Camping facilities (primitive and hook-up lots available)
  • No catering or outside vendor restricitions (list of referrals available upon request)

The Event Center will hold your date for two weeks.  If after two weeks, a contract has not been signed, the Event Center may rent the facility to other interested parties. 


Please review our facilities list below to determine the option that best suits your needs.  For more information on each facility, please click on the facility name.

 

Facilities - 

FACILITY 

SQ. FEET

CAPACITY

 AMMENITIES

 

4750

 

240 ppl w/ tables & chairs

 

Carpeted w/ drop ceiling & walk-through door access

 

 

4750

 

240 ppl w/ tables & chairs

 

Exposed beams & walk-through door access

 

 

4000

 

200 ppl w/ tables & chairs

 

Mulitiple electrical & phone outlets

 

 

3200

 

150 ppl w/ tables & chairs

 

Covered porch w/ large kitchen

 

 

20,000

 

110-10x10 booths or up to 1000 ppl w/ tables & chairs

 

Electrical available for all booths

 

 

3200 

 

150 ppl w/ tables & chairs

 

Operable dividing wall for breakout sessions

 

 

750

 

40 ppl w/ tables & chairs

 

Phone & computer access

 

*Please note that the Cecil H. Underwood Youth Center is availble for rent by wing or in its entirety.

 

Miscellaneous/Livestock Facilities -

The Event Center also makes available, various livestock facilities, miscellaneous space and the Grandstand.

  • Cafeteria (March thru November)
  • The Grandstand: Lower Exhibit Area (March thru November)
  • The Complete Grandstand: Including stage and covered seating area
  • Horse Facilities: Including stables and outdoor show rings
  • Cattle Faciliities: Including barns and indoor show arena
  • Goat/Swine Barn: Including removable pens/stalls
  • Sheep Facilities: Including barns and indoor show arena
  • Outdoor Facilities: Including camping space and picnic areas
  • Outdoor tent rentals

To receive more information on any of the Event Center's opportunities, please call, 304.645.1090 or send an e-mail requesting a Rental Information Kit.

 
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