Why Event Planners Choose Us

 

Flexible spaces are only the beginning. Our experienced team, event-ready services and built-in promotional opportunities help make planning easier from start to finish.

  • Flexible Spaces: Choose from our 20,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall, 13,000+-square-foot Conference Center and flexible meeting rooms.
  • Dedicated Event Support: An in-house event manager assists with floorplans, logistics, setup and event-day details.
  • Custom Marketing Support: Work with our marketing manager on options such as digital marquee advertising, social media promotion, poster distribution and more.
  • Built-In Promotional Reach: Eligible public events can reach our combined audience of 14,000+ social media followers, plus complimentary press release distribution to local media partners.
  • Event-Ready Services: Professional A/V through Encore Global, reliable Wi-Fi and flexible catering options help bring your event together.
  • Convenient Downtown Location: Enjoy approximately 700 free parking spaces, a hotel across the street and nearby downtown attractions.

Ready to start planning? View our floorplans and capacity charts or submit an RFP today.

Marketing opportunities vary by event. Availability and additional fees may apply.

DoubleTree by Hilton

We're located across the street from the Abilene Convention Center in the heart of downtown, among restaurants and businesses. The free Adamson-Spaulding Storybook Garden is a block away, and the Grace Museum and Frontier Texas Museum are within one mile. We are four miles from the Abilene Zoo and six miles from the Abilene Regional Airport. We offer a pool and fitness center.
Features
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Digital Key
  • New Hotel
  • Streaming TV
  • On-site restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Pet-friendly rooms
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms

Spalding Storybook Garden

The garden is located on the southeast lawn of the Abilene Convention Center and contains several sets of storybook sculptures commissioned by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council. The garden was created in 2017 with the addition of sculptures inspired by the picture book art of Garth Williams, including “Charlotte’s Web,” “Stuart Little” and the Little Golden Book “Three Bedtime Stories.” New sculptures are added each year during the Children’s Art & Literacy Festival based on characters illustrated by the summer artist on exhibit at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature in Abilene. The garden is free to visit and open day and night with special nighttime lighting. To request to use the garden for a special event, please contact the council at 325-677-1161 or email info@abilenecac.org

ChargeFuze

We are the largest portable charging kiosk provider in the United States, and we ensure that your business, venue, or event receives the highest quality product and service. Our charging kiosks dispense portable chargers that your guests, customers, and/or attendees can take with them at their leisure.

Free Parking

Make arrival easy with approximately 700 free parking spaces surrounding the Abilene Convention Center. Guests can park close to the venue and enjoy convenient access to event entrances and downtown Abilene.