The venue contracts IATSE Local 13 for all audio-visual work. Booth labor rules come from your show and its decorator, so read the kit before you plan a self-build.
Exhibitor guide · Saint Paul, MN · Updated Nov 2026
Saint Paul RiverCentre Exhibitor Guide
Also known as RiverCentre or St. Paul RiverCentre; it shares a campus with the Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium (opened 1932 as the Saint Paul Auditorium) and Grand Casino Arena (Xcel Energy Center until 2025)
Downtown Saint Paul's convention hall puts its exhibit floor on the lower level: Halls A and B and the Rotunda, 68,699 sq ft under 27–39 ft ceilings, joined to the Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall and fed by a 10-bay enclosed dock you can drive straight through. In a Minnesota winter, that enclosed dock is the detail that matters.
- 3,000+ exhibitors served
- 10,000+ booths built
- 2 days to a design brief
Photo: The Saint Paul RiverCentre along Kellogg Boulevard. “Saint Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, Minnesota” by Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source
- 68,699sq ft in Exhibition Halls A, B and the Rotunda
- ≈100,000sq ft on the lower level with the connected Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall
- 27–39 ftceiling in Halls A and B, up to 55 ft in the Rotunda
- 10fully enclosed dock bays; vehicles can drive onto the hall floor
- 20,000 lblargest freight elevator, door 9′9″ wide × 10′ high
- ≈8 mito Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)
Quick answers
What exhibitors ask about the Saint Paul RiverCentre
Halls A and B run 27–39 ft and the Rotunda 30–55 ft. The Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall is only 15 ft, so tall booths belong in A or B.
The halls connect directly to a 10-bay enclosed dock at 310 Eagle Street, and the venue says vehicles can drive onto the exhibition hall floor.
The venue counts 1,000 hotel rooms on the downtown skyway and 1,500 within walking distance; the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront lists a skyway link to RiverCentre.
Photos: "Saint Paul Winter Carnival" by Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0 Source · "The Saint Paul Hotel From Rice Park, June 16, 2022" by France1978, CC BY-SA 2.0 Source · "Seventh Place, St. Paul, Minnesota" by Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 Source
The exhibit space
Saint Paul RiverCentre floor plan: Exhibition Halls A and B, Roy Wilkins and the Grand Ballroom
RiverCentre stacks its spaces on three levels. The exhibit floor is the lower level, where Halls A and B, the Rotunda and the Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall connect and the enclosed dock comes in. The street level holds the Kellogg Lobby, the Grand Lobby and the Roy Wilkins Auditorium; the Grand Ballroom and 15 meeting rooms are upstairs. The diagram shows each level as a row and sizes the boxes by floor area.
RiverCentre's exhibit floor is 68,699 sq ft on the lower level: Hall A (40,216 sq ft), Hall B (24,125) and the Rotunda (4,358), with 27–39 ft ceilings and room for 348 booths of 10×10. The Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall adds 31,683 sq ft next door.
- Exhibit halls and Rotunda, 27 ft and up
- Lobbies, ballroom, auditorium and lower-ceiling halls
Schematic, not to scale: each row is one level, box widths follow floor area, and positions within a row are not real. Sizes, ceilings and booth counts from RiverCentre's September 2025 capacity sheets. Official drawings: lower level (PDF), street level (PDF) and upper level (PDF), from the venues and floor plans page.
Recent and upcoming show floor plans
Official floor plans from organizers of shows at Saint Paul RiverCentre. Every show draws its own layout, aisles and booth numbers, so use these to see how a real show fills the lower level, then work from your own show's plan.
- Upcoming · Jan 19–21, 2027Northern Green 2027RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins, per the organizerExpoCAD booth map from MNLA and MTGF, with live availability
- Upcoming · Apr 22–24, 2027Star of the North Meeting 2027Exhibit hall, with the Innovation Hub in the RotundaMinnesota Dental Association interactive exhibit map
Links go to the organizers' files and open outside this site. Checked November 8, 2026.
| Space | Level | Floor area | Size | Ceiling | 10×10 booths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Halls A + B (with Rotunda) | Lower | 68,699 sq ft | 382′ × 178′ | 27–39 ft | 348 |
| Hall A | Lower | 40,216 sq ft | 241′ × 175′ | 27–39 ft | 233 |
| Hall B | Lower | 24,125 sq ft | 141′ × 169′ | 27–39 ft | 116 |
| Rotunda | Lower | 4,358 sq ft | 75′ × 75′ | 30–55 ft | 21 |
| Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall | Lower | 31,683 sq ft | 177′ × 179′ | 15 ft | 231 exhibit spaces |
| Roy Wilkins Auditorium | Street | 44,800 sq ft | 200′ × 224′ | 20–52 ft | 225 |
| Grand Ballroom A–H | Upper | 27,111 sq ft | 180′ × 152′ | 22–30 ft | 135 |
From RiverCentre's lower, street and upper level capacity sheets (September 2025). The venue notes that hall dimensions vary slightly, so check with your event manager. The ≈100,000 sq ft lower-level figure is our sum of the two exhibition halls (68,699 + 31,683). Floor loads and rigging-point loads are not published: the venue gives them through your event manager.
162,569sq ft in RiverCentre across its three levels
28,434sq ft Kellogg Lobby on the street level, 16 ft ceiling
14,641sq ft Grand Lobby, 38 ft ceiling
15meeting rooms upstairs, about 900 to 1,400 sq ft each
Only at Saint Paul RiverCentre
Saint Paul RiverCentre exhibit halls: one lower level, an enclosed dock and three connected rooms
The whole exhibit floor sits on the lower level: Halls A and B, the Rotunda and the Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall connect, about 100,000 sq ft in all, and a 10-bay enclosed dock lets vehicles drive onto the hall floor.
Most downtown halls in cold cities make you unload at an open dock and roll freight in. Here the dock is indoors, trucks can drive onto the floor, and the next-door Roy Wilkins hall extends the same floor. What changes your booth plan is which room you land in, because their ceilings are very different.
- Hall AThe big room: 40,216 sq ft, 233 booths of 10×10, 27–39 ft ceiling. Tall custom booths and hanging signs fit best here.
- Hall B24,125 sq ft and 116 booths, same 27–39 ft ceiling. Shows open A and B together as one 68,699 sq ft floor with the Rotunda.
- Rotunda4,358 sq ft with a 30–55 ft ceiling at the hall entrance. Star of the North puts its Innovation Hub here in 2027.
- Roy Wilkins hall31,683 sq ft below the auditorium, connected to Halls A and B, but only 15 ft high. Check your hall before you design anything over 12 ft.
- 10 baysThe enclosed dock at 310 Eagle Street. Freight stays out of the snow, and dock marshals and security staff it around the clock.
Exhibiting across the river too? See our Minneapolis Convention Center guide: it is far bigger and runs an open-dock policy of its own.
Insider tips
Saint Paul RiverCentre exhibitor tips: what experienced teams do
Ask which room, then design
Halls A and B are 27–39 ft high; the connected Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall is 15 ft. A booth that fits one may not fit the other.
Treat the dock like a pit stop
You get 15 to 20 minutes to unload at the Eagle Street dock. Have the crew, carts and booth plan ready before the truck backs in.
Order power seven days out
RiverCentre's discount rates end at 12:00:01 AM seven days before the event. A 20 amp outlet costs $40 more after that.
Keep plants and liquids warm
January shows here mean cold move-ins. Northern Green even asks plant exhibitors to stay away from move-in doors; pack anything that can freeze accordingly.
Budget for flooring
The exhibit hall floor is gray concrete, as the Star of the North prospectus warns. Carpet or tile comes from your decorator or your own crate.
Plan where the trailer goes
There is no oversize-vehicle parking at the venue. Book a Union Depot lot ahead, with prepayment, or use the lot your show names.
Dock & freight
Saint Paul RiverCentre loading dock and freight
Get directions to Saint Paul RiverCentre →
Freight comes in at the enclosed 10-bay dock at 310 Eagle Street, where vehicles can drive onto the hall floor; the Roy Wilkins dock is at 165 West 5th Street. Ship through your show decorator, and arrive no earlier than three days before move-in.
- Two docksThe main RiverCentre dock is at 310 Eagle Street, with 10 fully enclosed bays connected directly to the exhibition halls. The Roy Wilkins Auditorium has its own dock at 165 West 5th Street.
- Drive-on floor, short staysVehicles can drive onto the exhibition hall floor. Exhibitors unloading their own vehicle get 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the venue page and the show; vehicles left longer may be towed. Then move to a ramp.
- Announce yourselfGive your name and event to the dock guard outside the door, then stop at the security office stop sign inside for parking and unloading directions.
- Decorator handles freightIf your show has a decorator, drayage goes through it. Freight the venue receives is signed for and held on the dock, and should arrive no earlier than three days before move-in, because storage is limited.
- Freight elevatorsThree serve the levels. The big one has a 9′9″ wide × 10′ high door, a 19′3″ deep car and a 20,000 lb limit; the other two take 4,000 and 5,000 lb through 4′3″ × 8′ doors.
- Carts and oversize vehiclesBring your own carts: the venue has very few, lent against a photo ID. There is no oversize-vehicle parking at the venue; trailers go to a Union Depot lot with advance notice and prepayment.
- Day −90Ask your show which room you are in: Halls A–B (27–39 ft) or the Roy Wilkins hall (15 ft) change your booth height.
- Day −60Read the kit's labor rules and the decorator's move-in schedule; show management sets your load-in slot.
- Day −21Purple ships to Saint Paul through our carrier network, to the decorator's warehouse or direct within the venue's three-day window.
- Day −14Order power and internet on RiverCentre's exhibitor services site; discount rates end 7 days before the event.
- Day −3Earliest direct freight to the dock; watch the I-94 and I-35E forecasts in winter.
- Day 0Check in at the Eagle Street dock, unload in your slot, move the truck to a ramp.
Labor & rules
Who sets up my booth at the Saint Paul RiverCentre?
Minnesota is not a right-to-work state. RiverCentre has a contract with IATSE Local 13 for all audio-visual work in the complex, and its rules say the main decorator "shall maintain control of the exhibit floor during set-up and dismantling". We found no published RiverCentre rule on what exhibitors may build themselves, so your show kit and decorator decide. Some shows here are very hands-on: Northern Green 2027 has exhibitors drive in, unload in 20 minutes and set up their own booths.
Your show's decorator and kit decide who may set up your booth. Minnesota is not right-to-work, and RiverCentre's IATSE Local 13 contract covers audio-visual labor, with IATSE charges applying whoever supplies the AV.
✓Often yours, if the kit allows
- Unloading your own vehicle at the dock, in your assigned slot
- Setting up a simple booth with your own staff, as at Northern Green
- Hand-carrying small displays through pedestrian doors where the show allows it
●Venue or contract services
- Audio-visual labor: IATSE Local 13 under the venue's contract
- Electrical, internet, water and compressed air: ordered from RiverCentre, card payment only
- Food and drink: exclusive venue caterer; no sampling without written permission
!Watch for
- Fire extinguishers in any booth with a tent, canopy or roof
- Propane in 5 lb containers only, 20 ft apart
- No helium balloons, glitter or adhesive stickers
Common exhibitor mistakes at the Saint Paul RiverCentre
- Designing a tall booth for the Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall: its ceiling is 15 ft, against 27–39 ft in Halls A and B.
- Shipping too early: the venue wants direct freight no earlier than three days before move-in, because storage on the dock is limited.
- Leaving the van at the dock: you have 15 to 20 minutes to unload, and vehicles that stay longer may be towed.
- Ordering power late: the discount rate ends 7 days before the event, when a 20 amp outlet goes from $125 to $165.
- Skipping flooring: the Star of the North 2027 prospectus warns that the exhibit hall floor is gray concrete.
- Handing out food samples without RiverCentre's written permission, which its rules require before the show.
Background photo: "Atrium, Landmark Center, 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN" by w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0 Source
Free tool · plan your Saint Paul budget
Saint Paul RiverCentre drayage estimator and show budget
Pick a booth size and type to get planning numbers for 2026 and 2027: shipping weight, drayage at about $140 per hundredweight, and installation and dismantling (I&D) labor. Every number is a Purple planning estimate, not a quote: RiverCentre publishes no drayage or booth labor rate, and your decorator's kit carries the real tariff. See all venues on the drayage rates page.
Plan on about $140 per hundredweight for drayage at RiverCentre, with a 200 lb minimum. That is a Purple planning figure for a union-state, mid-size show market: neither the venue nor a current show kit publishes the rate.
The fields below fill in from size and type. Change any of them.
Purple planning estimate · not a quote
Drayage + I&D labor, Saint Paul RiverCentre
$4,730 – $8,320- Shipping weight planning estimate
- 1,800 lbs
- Drayage planning estimate
- $2,520
- I&D labor hours planning estimate
- 16 – 28 hrs
- I&D labor planning estimate
- $2,210 – $5,800
18 cwt at $140 per 100 lbs. Labor at $138–$207 per hour, straight time.
Get a real Saint Paul quoteHow these planning numbers work
- Shipping weight: about 6 lbs per sq ft for a rental booth, 9 for custom or hybrid, 12 for fully custom, crated, with graphics and furniture.
- Drayage: $140 per 100 lbs (cwt), Purple's Saint Paul planning rate for 2026 and 2027, with a 200 lb minimum. It sits a little below our Minneapolis figure; loose or pad-wrapped freight adds 30%, and late or off-target freight costs more.
- I&D labor hours: install plus dismantle, 0.06–0.10 person-hours per sq ft for rental, 0.08–0.14 for custom or hybrid, 0.12–0.20 for fully custom.
- Labor rate: $138–$207 per person-hour, straight time, a planning range from published 2026 show labor rates elsewhere. RiverCentre publishes no booth labor rate, and overtime costs more.
- Own staff: Minnesota is not right-to-work, but many RiverCentre shows let exhibitors set up their own booths. If your kit allows it and your staff does it all, I&D labor drops to $0 here.
- Not included: booth space, the exhibit itself, freight to Saint Paul, power, internet, rigging, parking, travel and tax.
At Saint Paul RiverCentre: the 200 lb minimum and the loose-freight surcharge follow common show kits; your decorator's kit sets the real figures. Display vehicles need prior authorization and a disconnected battery.
Downtown Saint Paul
Photo: "Landmark Center, 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN" by w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0 Source
The calendar
Saint Paul RiverCentre events 2026–2027: trade and consumer shows
Winter and spring are trade-show season here: the green industry in January, contractors in February, dentists in April, with big consumer shows in between. Dates below are confirmed by each organizer; confirm hall, move-in and decorator with them too.
Five shows are confirmed here from December 2026 to April 2027, three of them trade shows: Northern Green (January 19–21), the Minnesota Construction Summit (February 17–18) and the Star of the North Meeting (April 22–24, 2027).
Saint Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show
Consumer show with more than 190 exhibits · organized by Good Sam Media and Events · 2026
Northern Green
Green-industry trade show and education, about 4,500 attendees · organized by MNLA and the Minnesota Turf and Grounds Foundation · 2027
Minnesota Construction Summit
Contractors' conference with a lower-level trade show · organized by Associated General Contractors of Minnesota · 2027
Donnie Smith Bike Show & Swap Meet
38th annual custom bike show and swap meet, open to the public · organized by the Donnie Smith Bike Show · 2027
Star of the North Meeting
Dental meeting with 230+ exhibiting companies, exhibit hall April 22–23 · organized by the Minnesota Dental Association · 2027
Dates and venue from the organizers, checked November 8, 2026: the Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show site, Northern Green's 2027 exhibit information, AGC of Minnesota, the Donnie Smith Bike Show and the Star of the North 2027 prospectus. Event dates are shown; exhibit days inside them are set by each organizer. The St. Paul RV Supershow usually runs here in mid-January, but its organizer had not posted 2027 dates when we checked.
Hotels, transit, crew logistics
Hotels near the Saint Paul RiverCentre
RiverCentre sits on the downtown skyway, the enclosed walkway network that links much of downtown Saint Paul. The venue counts 1,000 hotel rooms connected by the skyway and 1,500 within walking distance, and the RiverCentre Parking Ramp across Kellogg Boulevard joins the building by skyway too.
The closest hotels are the Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites on West 7th Street, about a quarter mile away; the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront lists a skyway link to RiverCentre. The venue counts 1,000 skyway-connected rooms downtown.
| Map number | Hotel | Rooms | Link to RiverCentre | Straight-line | Walk (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Saint Paul200 W 7th St | 160 | Not stated | 0.17 mi890 ft | ≈ 4 min |
| 2 | The Saint Paul Hotel350 Market St | 254 | Skyway system (tunnel under Rice Park) | 0.18 mi940 ft | ≈ 5 min |
| 3 | Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown175 W 7th St | 194 | Not stated | 0.19 mi1,030 ft | ≈ 5 min |
| 4 | Courtyard St. Paul Downtown150 Smith Ave N | 120 | Not stated | 0.20 mi1,070 ft | ≈ 5 min |
| 5 | InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront11 E Kellogg Blvd | 410 | Skyway to RiverCentre | 0.33 mi1,750 ft | ≈ 9 min |
| 6 | DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul Downtown411 Minnesota St | 251 | Indoor skyway (route not stated) | 0.38 mi2,030 ft | ≈ 10 min |
| 7 | Residence Inn St. Paul Downtown200 Grand Ave | 100 | Not stated | 0.49 mi2,560 ft | ≈ 13 min |
Distance: straight line from the RiverCentre building point. Walk: an estimate, straight-line, at 20 minutes a mile plus 30% for streets; not a measured route, and skyway routes can be longer or shorter. Rooms: from Visit Saint Paul's downtown hotels page. Link: InterContinental from its own listing (skyway to RiverCentre), The Saint Paul Hotel from Meetings Mags (skyway via the tunnel under Rice Park), DoubleTree from Visit Saint Paul ("indoor skyway"); "Not stated" means we found no source for a skyway link.
Skyway
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront
410 rooms on Kellogg Boulevard, connected by skyway to RiverCentre and the arena, per the hotel's own listing.
≈8 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)
About 8 miles by Highway 5, per the venue's directions; I-35E, I-35 and I-94 all have downtown exits.
Parking
RiverCentre Ramp, 150 W Kellogg
Across the street and joined by skyway; license-plate entry, pay by app, QR code or pay station. The venue suggests reserving ahead.
Transit
Metro Transit Green Line
Light rail stops about six blocks away, per the venue, with service across Saint Paul to downtown Minneapolis.
Crew logistics
Purple in Saint Paul
Purple ships to Saint Paul RiverCentre and coordinates crews and freight for installs here; we ship and install from New York.
History
From the 1932 Saint Paul Auditorium to RiverCentre and Grand Casino Arena
The oldest part of the campus is the Roy Wilkins Auditorium, built in 1932 as the Saint Paul Auditorium. RiverCentre opened beside it in May 1998, designed by HGA and paid for by the City of Saint Paul, and the old Civic Center came down soon after to make way for the arena. The city still owns the building; Saint Paul Arena Company, an affiliate of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment, runs it with the arena.
What changed at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in 2025–2026
- The arena next door was announced as Grand Casino Arena, replacing the Xcel Energy Center name (KSTP).
- The new arena name took effect on September 3, and RiverCentre issued new capacity sheets for all three levels (dated 0925 on the floor plans).
- RiverCentre published its 2026 exhibitor rate kit, with discount rates ending 7 days before each event and payment by credit card only (rate kit).
- 1932The Saint Paul Auditorium opens; it is the building now called the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
- 1984The auditorium is renovated and renamed for Roy Wilkins, a Saint Paul native and former NAACP leader.
- 1998Saint Paul RiverCentre opens in May, a $75 million building designed by HGA and funded by the City of Saint Paul.
- 2000Shortly after, the Civic Center is demolished and the Xcel Energy Center rises on its site.
- 2025The arena becomes Grand Casino Arena on September 3; the campus now runs as RiverCentre, Roy Wilkins and Grand Casino Arena.
Real costs
What it costs to exhibit at the Saint Paul RiverCentre
RiverCentre publishes its 2026 exhibitor rates: a 120 V, 20 amp outlet is $125 before the deadline 7 days out and $165 after, a wired internet line $500 or $600, and Wi-Fi is free. It publishes no drayage or booth labor rate.
| Item | Published rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, 120 V 20 amp (discount / standard) | $125 / $165 | RiverCentre rate kit (2026) |
| Electrical, 120 V 30 amp (discount / standard) | $170 / $210 | RiverCentre rate kit (2026) |
| Electrical, 208 V single phase 20 amp (discount / standard) | $145 / $185 | RiverCentre rate kit (2026) |
| Hardwire labor, per 15 minutes (discount / standard) | $105 / $130 | RiverCentre rate kit (2026) |
| Wireless internet | Free | RiverCentre rate kit (2026) |
| Wired internet line (discount / standard) | $500 / $600 | RiverCentre rate kit (2026) |
| IT technician support | $150 per 30 minutes | RiverCentre rate kit (2026) |
| Water connection, single (discount / standard) | $180 / $205 | RiverCentre rate kit (2026) |
| EV charging on the RiverCentre Ramp, Level 2 | $3 for eight hours | RiverCentre parking page (2026) |
| Booth space, standard 10×10, Northern Green (MNLA member / non-member) | $1,119 / $1,309 | Northern Green exhibit information (2027 show) |
| Booth space, standard 10×10, Minnesota Construction Summit (member / non-member) | $1,000 / $1,250 | AGC of Minnesota (2027 show) |
Not published: drayage (material handling), booth installation labor, rigging, forklift and parking-ramp rates. Water, drain and compressed air are offered at 11 fixed locations in Halls A and B, and RiverCentre takes credit cards only.
Rates change from year to year and show to show: check your show's exhibitor kit before you order. Discount rates end at 12:00:01 AM seven days before the first day of the event; electrical orders cancelled 3–7 days out get a 75% refund if not yet set, and nothing after that.
Checklist
Saint Paul RiverCentre exhibitor checklist
Find out which room you are in and who the decorator is, order flooring for the concrete floor, order power and internet at least 7 days out, ship no earlier than three days before move-in, and plan a quick unload at the Eagle Street dock.
- 12 weeks out Ask your show for your room (Halls A–B at 27–39 ft or the 15 ft Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall) and the name of its decorator.
- 10 weeks out Read the kit's labor rules: Minnesota is not right-to-work, and the decorator controls the floor during setup and dismantle.
- 8 weeks out Check the show's booth height rule; Northern Green, for example, allows 8 ft only in the back half of a 10×10.
- 6 weeks out Order carpet or flooring through the decorator: the exhibit hall floor is gray concrete.
- 4 weeks out If you sample food or drink, get RiverCentre's written permission; for display vehicles, get prior authorization.
- 2 weeks out Order electrical, internet, water or air on RiverCentre's exhibitor services site, paying by credit card.
- 8 days out Last full day for discount rates: they end at 12:00:01 AM seven days before the first event day.
- 3 days out Earliest direct freight to the dock at 310 Eagle Street; otherwise ship through the decorator's warehouse.
- Move-in Announce your name and event at the dock door, unload within 15 to 20 minutes, then park the vehicle in a ramp.
- Show days Keep a fire extinguisher in any booth with a canopy, and propane only in 5 lb containers.
- Move-out Do not load out before the posted time; if you ship on your own, bring labels and book your courier pickup.
Rules and dates from RiverCentre's loading dock page, exhibitor A–Z guide, planner A–Z guide and 2026 rate kit; your show's kit sets its own dates.
Questions
Saint Paul RiverCentre FAQ for exhibitors
What is the Saint Paul RiverCentre address, and how far is the airport?
175 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102, in downtown Saint Paul. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is about 8 miles away by Highway 5, per the venue.
How big are the exhibit halls?
68,699 square feet: Hall A 40,216, Hall B 24,125 and the Rotunda 4,358 sq ft, with room for 348 booths of 10 by 10. The connected Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall adds 31,683 sq ft, about 100,000 sq ft on the lower level in all.
What is the ceiling height?
27 to 39 feet in Halls A and B, 30 to 55 feet in the Rotunda, and 15 feet in the Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall. The Grand Ballroom is 22 to 30 feet; your show sets the booth height limit.
Where is the loading dock?
At 310 Eagle Street: 10 fully enclosed dock bays connected directly to the exhibition halls, and vehicles can drive onto the hall floor. The Roy Wilkins Auditorium dock is at 165 West 5th Street.
How long can I stay at the dock to unload?
15 to 20 minutes. The venue's loading dock page says 15 minutes and its exhibitor guide says up to 20, and vehicles left longer may be towed; after unloading, move to a parking ramp.
Is labor union at the Saint Paul RiverCentre?
Partly: Minnesota is not a right-to-work state, and RiverCentre contracts IATSE Local 13 for all audio-visual work, with IATSE charges applying whoever supplies the AV. Booth labor rules come from your show and its decorator; we found no published venue rule limiting self-setup.
Can I set up my own booth?
Often, if your show allows it. Northern Green 2027, for example, has exhibitors drive in, unload in 20 minutes and set up themselves. Check your kit: the decorator controls the floor during setup and dismantle.
How much is drayage at RiverCentre?
About $140 per hundredweight is Purple's planning estimate for 2026 and 2027, with a 200-pound minimum. The venue publishes no rate; your decorator's kit carries the actual tariff.
How much does electricity cost at the Saint Paul RiverCentre?
$125 for a 120-volt, 20-amp outlet before the discount deadline, or $165 after, under the 2026 rate kit. The deadline is seven days before the first day of the event, and the venue takes credit cards only.
Where do exhibitors park, and what does it cost?
The RiverCentre Parking Ramp at 150 West Kellogg Boulevard, across the street and joined by skyway; the venue does not publish its rates and suggests reserving ahead. There is no oversize-vehicle parking at the venue; trailers go to a Union Depot lot with notice and prepayment.
Which hotels connect to the Saint Paul RiverCentre?
Hotels on the downtown skyway: the venue counts 1,000 skyway-connected rooms and 1,500 within walking distance. The InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront lists a skyway link to RiverCentre; the Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites on West 7th Street are about a quarter mile away.
What trade shows are at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in 2026 and 2027?
Confirmed: Northern Green (January 19–21, 2027), the Minnesota Construction Summit (February 17–18, 2027) and the Star of the North Meeting (April 22–24, 2027). Consumer shows include the Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show (December 4–6, 2026) and the Donnie Smith Bike Show (April 3–4, 2027).
Saint Paul RiverCentre or the Minneapolis Convention Center: what is the difference?
Size: the Minneapolis Convention Center has about 475,000 sq ft of exhibit halls, roughly seven times RiverCentre's 68,699. RiverCentre is the regional choice, with an enclosed drive-in dock, a skyway to downtown Saint Paul hotels and its own published utility rates.
Can I bring food samples or helium balloons?
No, not without permission. Food and drink samples need RiverCentre's written permission before the show, and helium balloons, glitter and adhesive-backed stickers are prohibited.
Exhibiting in Saint Paul?
Hall A under 39 ft, or the 15 ft Roy Wilkins hall?
Send us the show and booth number. Within two business days you get a design sized to your room's ceiling and your show's height rule, a freight plan for the Eagle Street dock and a January move-in, a drayage and power estimate from RiverCentre's published rates, and a build timeline.
Background photo: "St. Paul, Minnesota" by eastendpro, CC BY 2.0 Source
Compare venues
Saint Paul RiverCentre vs other major U.S. convention centers
How the Saint Paul RiverCentre stacks up against other big-city halls we have guides for. Drayage figures are Purple planning rates, not published tariffs.
| Venue | Type | Largest space | Ceiling | Labor | Drayage (plan) | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul RiverCentreThis guide | Convention center | 68,699 sq ft Halls A–B + Rotunda; ~100,000 with Roy Wilkins hall | 27–39 ft | Union AV · check kit | ≈ $140/cwt | MSP · ~8 mi |
| Albany Capital CenterAlbany | Convention center | 22,500 sq ft Multipurpose Room | 25–26 ft | Own staff OK · IATSE rigging | ≈ $85/cwt | ALB · ~20 min |
| America's Center Convention ComplexSt. Louis | Convention center | 574,000 sq ft contiguous, with Dome floor | 40 ft | Union · 300 sq ft rule | ≈ $150/cwt | STL · 14 mi |
| AmericasMart AtlantaAtlanta | Wholesale market | About 7M sq ft in 3 buildings · First Finds booths | 8 ft booth walls in most temp areas | Right-to-work · check manual | ≈ $140/cwt | ATL · 8.6 mi |
| Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim | Convention center | 221,284 sq ft Hall D | 25 ft Hall D · 13 ft 8 in Hall E | Union · check kit | ≈ $172/cwt | SNA · 13 mi |
| Atlanta Marriott MarquisAtlanta | Hotel ballrooms | 28,281 sq ft International Hall · 162,526 sq ft in all | 30 ft Atrium Ballroom · 18 ft Marquis | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $155/cwt | ATL · MARTA Red/Gold |
| Atlantic City Convention CenterAtlantic City | Convention center | 199,500 sq ft Hall D (500,000 total) | 30 ft clear | Union · own staff to 400 sq ft (check kit) | ≈ $120/cwt | ACY · nearest; PHL bigger |
| Austin Convention CenterAustin | Convention center (closed, rebuilding) | Closed · 620,000 sq ft rentable from 2029 | — | Right-to-work · venue closed | ≈ $100/cwt | AUS · ~5 mi |
| Baltimore Convention CenterBaltimore | Convention center | 300,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–G | up to 30 ft · varies by hall | Union · carpenters' rules | ≈ $140/cwt | BWI · light rail |
| Beaver Run ResortBreckenridge | Resort ballrooms | 7,200 sq ft Colorado Ballroom · 100 tabletops | 15 ft ballroom · 8–16 ft rooms | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $175/cwt | DEN · ~2 hrs |
| Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and SpaMichigan City | Casino resort ballrooms | 11,000 sq ft Fremont Ballroom · ~45,000 sq ft in all | 13–22 ft (Cvent) | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $125/cwt | SBN · ~45 min |
| Borgata Hotel Casino & SpaAtlantic City | Resort ballrooms | About 30,000 sq ft Event Center, Salons A–D | 30 ft listed | Union · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | ACY · ~12 mi |
| Boston Convention & Exhibition CenterBoston | Convention center | 516,000 sq ft contiguous (Halls A–C) | 35 ft low · up to 100 ft | Union · staff setup OK | ≈ $324/cwt | BOS · 3 mi |
| Broward County Convention CenterFort Lauderdale | Convention center | 348,040 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–C | — | Right-to-work · IATSE 500 AV/rigging | ≈ $165/cwt | FLL · 2 mi |
| Buffalo Convention CenterBuffalo | Convention center | 64,410 sq ft exhibit hall | 35 ft | Union facility · check kit | ≈ $90/cwt | BUF · ~20 min |
| Cajundome Convention CenterLafayette | Convention center | 37,303 sq ft Halls A + B · 40,000 sq ft arena floor | — | Right-to-work | ≈ $130/cwt | LFT · ~3 mi |
| Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention CenterSalt Lake City | Convention center | 515,000 sq ft contiguous, 10 halls | 30 ft | Right-to-work | ≈ $120/cwt | SLC · ~6 mi |
| Central Bank CenterLexington | Convention center + arena | 100,000 sq ft exhibit hall | 30 ft hall · 24.7 ft ballroom | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $125/cwt | LEX · ~5 mi |
| Century CenterSouth Bend | Convention center | 25,000 sq ft Convention Hall · 100,000+ sq ft in all | 38 ft Great Hall · hall not published | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $120/cwt | SBN · 3.8 mi |
| Charlotte Convention CenterCharlotte | Convention center | 280,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–C | 30 ft listed max | Right-to-work | ≈ $115/cwt | CLT · 7 mi |
| CHI Health Center OmahaOmaha | Convention center | 194,300 sq ft, Halls A–C on one level | 30 ft halls · 35 ft ballroom | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $105/cwt | OMA · 3.5 mi |
| Cobb Convention Center AtlantaAtlanta | Convention center | 144,000 sq ft, four 36,000 sq ft halls | Not published | Right-to-work · non-union building | ≈ $145/cwt | ATL · ~20 min |
| Colorado Convention CenterDenver | Convention center | 584,000 sq ft on one level, Halls A–F | 30 ft to low steel | IATSE 7 · 60-min rule | ≈ $160/cwt | DEN · 30–40 min |
| Dallas Market CenterDallas | Wholesale market | 5M+ sq ft · Temps floors in a 15-floor WTC | 8 ft GEM walls in Temps booths | Right-to-work · self-setup OK | ≈ $100/cwt | DAL · 3.4 mi |
| DC ArmoryWashington | Arena / expo hall | 70,000 sq ft column-free floor | — (listings: ~88 ft) | Union · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | DCA · ~15–20 min |
| DCU CenterWorcester | Convention center + arena | 48,640 sq ft Exhibition Hall · 26,200 sq ft arena floor | 30 ft hall · 36 ft Showcase Corner | IATSE Local 96 · check kit | ≈ $110/cwt | ORH · <5 mi |
| Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterRosemont | Convention center | 250,000 sq ft Hall A · 840,000 total | 16–26 ft | Union state · check kit | ≈ $140/cwt | ORD · 2.4 mi |
| Ernest N. Morial Convention CenterNew Orleans | Convention center | 127,364 sq ft Hall E · 1.1M sq ft in all | — | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MSY · 25–30 min |
| Fairmont Scottsdale PrincessScottsdale | Resort ballrooms | 22,500 sq ft Princess Ballroom + 22,394 sq ft Palomino | 18–18.6 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | PHX · ~20 mi |
| First Financial CenterCincinnati | Convention center | 192,356 sq ft Halls A–C, contiguous | 35 ft · 18 ft low zones | Open shop · check kit | ≈ $140/cwt | CVG · ~15–20 min |
| Fontainebleau Las VegasLas Vegas | Resort ballrooms | 105,264 sq ft Royal Ballroom | 28 ft 10 in | Union · check kit | ≈ $185/cwt | LAS · 4.3 mi |
| Fort Worth Convention CenterFort Worth | Convention center | 182,613 sq ft Halls A–F + 45,000 sq ft annex | 25 ft | Right-to-work | ≈ $90/cwt | DFW · 25–30 min |
| French Lick ResortFrench Lick | Resort ballrooms | 31,624 sq ft Exhibition Hall | 22 ft Hoosier · 18 ft Windsor | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $125/cwt | SDF · ~90 min |
| Galt House HotelLouisville | Hotel ballrooms | 23,331 sq ft Grand Ballroom | 22 ft ballroom · 11 ft exhibit hall | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $125/cwt | SDF · ~8 mi |
| Gas South Convention CenterDuluth | Convention center | 89,470 sq ft, Exhibit Halls A–D | ~30 ft (Cvent listing) | Right-to-work · non-union | ≈ $140/cwt | ATL · ~45 min |
| Gaylord National Resort & Convention CenterNational Harbor | Resort ballrooms | 178,787 sq ft Prince George's Exhibition Hall | 24 ft hall · 28.5 ft ballrooms | Union · check kit | ≈ $170/cwt | DCA · ~15 min |
| Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention CenterChula Vista | Resort ballrooms | 140,049 sq ft California Exhibit Hall | 34 ft hall · 27–28 ft ballrooms | Check show kit | ≈ $176/cwt | SAN · ~10–12 mi |
| Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention CenterKissimmee | Resort ballrooms | 178,500 sq ft Florida Exhibition Hall | 24 ft hall and ballrooms | Right-to-work | ≈ $160/cwt | MCO · ~20 min |
| Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention CenterAurora | Resort ballrooms | 114,648 sq ft Aurora Exhibit Hall (≈175,000 with the Aurora Ballroom) | 30 ft hall · 36 ft Aurora Ballroom | Union · check kit | ≈ $155/cwt | DEN · ~10 min |
| Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention CenterGrapevine | Resort ballrooms | 179,520 sq ft Longhorn Exhibition Hall | 24 ft hall · 24 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $100/cwt | DFW · ~6 min |
| George R. Brown Convention CenterHouston | Convention center | 547,730 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–E | 35 ft (Level 1) · 30 ft (Level 3) | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $95/cwt | HOU · ~9 mi |
| Georgia International Convention CenterCollege Park | Convention center | 151,200 sq ft, four 37,800 sq ft halls | 32 ft halls and ballroom | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $145/cwt | ATL · 1/4 mi, SkyTrain |
| Georgia World Congress CenterAtlanta | Convention center | 1M+ sq ft contiguous (Halls B, BC, C) | 30 ft to grid | Right-to-work | ≈ $150/cwt | ATL · 15–20 min |
| Golden Nugget Lake CharlesLake Charles | Casino resort ballroom | 18,000 sq ft Grand Event Center | 28 ft | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $145/cwt | LCH · ~20 min |
| Grand Wayne Convention CenterFort Wayne | Convention center | 50,000 sq ft Convention Hall · 225,000 sq ft in all | Not published | Right-to-work · non-union crews | ≈ $125/cwt | FWA · ~7 mi |
| Greater Columbus Convention CenterColumbus | Convention center | 373,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–D | 30 ft halls · 33 ft Battelle Grand | Union state · check kit | ≈ $130/cwt | CMH · ~10 min |
| Harrah's Waterfront Conference CenterAtlantic City | Resort ballrooms | 49,447 sq ft Wildwood Ballroom (two stacked ~50,000) | 27.5 ft Wildwood (Cvent) | Union · check kit | ≈ $145/cwt | ACY · ~14 mi |
| Henry B. González Convention CenterSan Antonio | Convention center | about 514,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls 1–4 + Bridge Hall | 35 ft halls · 24 ft Bridge Hall | Right-to-work | ≈ $95/cwt | SAT · ~8 mi |
| High Point MarketHigh Point | Wholesale market | 11.5M+ sq ft at 160+ showroom addresses | — | Right-to-work · check venue | ≈ $95/cwt | GSO · 11 mi |
| Hilton AnatoleDallas | Hotel ballrooms | 73,000–75,900 sq ft Trinity Exhibit Hall | 18 ft hall · 28–29 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $100/cwt | DAL · ~4 mi |
| Hilton Baltimore Inner HarborBaltimore | Hotel ballrooms | 26,712 sq ft Key Ballroom (42,102 sq ft exhibit space) | 21 ft Key · 26 ft Holiday | No right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $135/cwt | BWI · ~9 mi |
| Hilton ChicagoChicago | Hotel ballrooms | 40,140 sq ft Stevens Salon A · 234,000 total | 10–11 ft Stevens · 23–34 ft ballrooms | Union · pop-ups ≤ 10×10 | ≈ $175/cwt | MDW · 12 mi |
| Hilton New Orleans RiversideNew Orleans | Hotel ballrooms | 26,894 sq ft Grand Ballroom | 18 ft Grand Ballroom · 12 ft Grand Salon | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $155/cwt | MSY · ~25 min |
| Hilton OrlandoOrlando | Hotel ballrooms | 48,167 sq ft Orlando Ballroom | 26 ft Orlando · 24 ft Orange · 18 ft Florida | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MCO · 11 mi |
| Hilton San Francisco Union SquareSan Francisco | Hotel ballrooms | 29,637 sq ft Grand Ballroom | 23 ft 2 in Grand (fact sheet: 20 ft) · 20 ft Continental | Union · check kit | ≈ $180/cwt | SFO · 13 mi |
| Huntington Convention Center of ClevelandCleveland | Convention center | 225,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–C | 25–40 ft | Union · own staff may build | ≈ $145/cwt | CLE · ~20–25 min |
| Huntington PlaceDetroit | Convention center | 623,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–D | 30 ft (A–D) · 18 ft 8 in (E) | Union · 400 sq ft rule | ≈ $155/cwt | DTW · 20 mi |
| Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner HarborBaltimore | Hotel ballrooms | 14,161 sq ft Constellation Ballroom (35,000+ sq ft event space) | 15 ft Constellation | No right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $135/cwt | BWI · ~20–25 min |
| Hyatt Regency ChicagoChicago | Hotel ballrooms | 70,000 sq ft Riverside Exhibit Hall | 12 ft hall · 17–19 ft ballrooms | Union · check kit | ≈ $225/cwt | MDW · 12 mi |
| Hyatt Regency ColumbusColumbus | Convention hotel | 15,800 sq ft Regency Ballroom · 70,000 total | 24 ft ballroom · 8–13.5 ft rooms | Union state · check kit | ≈ $135/cwt | CMH · 7 mi |
| Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention CenterDenver | Convention hotel | 30,000 sq ft Centennial Ballroom · 60,600 total | 30 ft Centennial · 22 ft Capitol | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $165/cwt | DEN · 25 mi |
| Hyatt Regency New OrleansNew Orleans | Hotel ballrooms | 48,100 sq ft Elite Hall + 25,379 sq ft Storyville Hall | about 9–24 ft Elite Hall · 20.5 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · union in kits | ≈ $160/cwt | MSY · ~14 mi |
| Hyatt Regency OrlandoOrlando | Hotel ballrooms | 54,638 sq ft Regency Ballroom | 31 ft Regency (listed) · 21 ft Plaza | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MCO · 12 mi |
| Hynes Convention CenterBoston | Convention center | 176,480 sq ft (Halls A–D + auditorium) | 14–18 ft plaza · 20–43 ft level 2 | Union · staff setup OK | ≈ $190/cwt | BOS · 4.6 mi |
| Indiana Convention CenterIndianapolis | Convention center | 566,600 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–K | 35 ft | Union · own staff OK | ≈ $135/cwt | IND · ~15 min |
| Iowa Events CenterDes Moines | Convention center | 150,000 sq ft contiguous, EMC Expo Center Halls A–C | 35 ft (Halls B–C) | Right-to-work | ≈ $100/cwt | DSM · ~10 min |
| Irving Convention Center at Las ColinasIrving | Convention center | 48,576 sq ft column-free exhibit hall | 35 ft hall · 24 ft ballroom | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $100/cwt | DFW · ~6 mi |
| Javits CenterNew York | Convention center | ~500,000 sq ft contiguous (Level 3) | Varies by hall · check plan | Union · 250 sq ft rule | ≈ $195/cwt | EWR / LGA / JFK · 45–70 min |
| John S. Knight CenterAkron | Convention center | 28,640 sq ft exhibit halls, 123,000 sq ft building | 35 ft halls · 20 ft ballrooms | No right-to-work · own staff OK | ≈ $130/cwt | CAK · ~20 min |
| Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention CenterRochester | Convention center | 49,275 sq ft Empire Hall | 45 ft (hall halves) | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $85/cwt | ROC · ~15 min |
| JW Marriott AustinAustin | Hotel ballrooms | 23,175 sq ft Griffin Hall · 30,183 sq ft JW Grand Ballroom | 12 ft Griffin · 18–21 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $100/cwt | AUS · 6.5 mi |
| JW Marriott IndianapolisIndianapolis | Hotel ballrooms | 40,500 sq ft JW Grand Ballroom | 19–21 ft ballroom · 12 ft Griffin Hall | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $130/cwt | IND · ~15–20 min |
| JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & SpaPhoenix | Resort ballrooms | 33,218 sq ft Grand Canyon Ballroom · ~84,000 in 3 ballrooms | 21–24.6 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $145/cwt | PHX · 22 mi |
| Kalahari Resorts & Conventions SanduskySandusky | Resort ballrooms | 38,232 sq ft Kilimanjaro Ballroom | ≈ 28 ft Kilimanjaro (listing) | No right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $135/cwt | CLE · ≈42 mi |
| Kansas City Convention CenterKansas City | Convention center | 388,800 sq ft column-free, Bartle Hall A–E | 33 ft A–C · 42 ft D–E | IATSE 31 · check kit | ≈ $145/cwt | MCI · ~19 mi |
| Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center DallasDallas | Convention center | 304,250 sq ft open in Halls A–C (2026) | 35 ft (A, B) · 31–37 ft (C) | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $100/cwt | DAL · ~6 mi |
| Kentucky Exposition CenterLouisville | Expo center | 218,286 sq ft North Wing (421,200 sq ft South Wing A–C) | 27 ft South Wing · 15–28 ft North Wing | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $125/cwt | SDF · adjacent |
| Kentucky International Convention CenterLouisville | Convention center | 204,169 sq ft, Exhibit Halls A–E | 32 ft halls · 30 ft ballroom | Right-to-work · self-setup | ≈ $130/cwt | SDF · 7.6 mi |
| Long Beach Convention CenterLong Beach | Convention center | 224,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–C | 25 ft halls · 30–75 ft Arena | Union · 30-min no-tools rule | ≈ $170/cwt | LGB · ~10–15 min |
| Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles | Convention center | 346,890 sq ft South Hall G–K | 40 ft South · 36 ft West | Union · check kit | ≈ $175/cwt | LAX · ~20 mi |
| Manchester Grand Hyatt San DiegoSan Diego | Hotel ballrooms | 34,000 sq ft Grand Hall | ~14 ft Grand Hall · 18–21 ft ballrooms | Union dock · check kit | ≈ $176/cwt | SAN · 3 mi |
| Marriott Marquis San Diego MarinaSan Diego | Hotel ballrooms | 35,631 sq ft Marriott Grand and Pacific ballrooms | 26 ft Grand · 16 ft Pacific | Union · check kit | ≈ $176/cwt | SAN · 3 mi |
| Marriott Marquis Washington, DCWashington | Hotel ballrooms | 30,600 sq ft Marquis Ballroom | 22 ft Marquis Ballroom | Union · check kit | ≈ $170/cwt | DCA · ~3.7 mi |
| MassMutual CenterSpringfield | Civic center + arena | 40,650 sq ft Exhibition Halls A + B | 27 ft halls · 24 ft ballroom | Union market · check kit | ≈ $160/cwt | BDL · ~12 mi |
| McCormick PlaceChicago | Convention center | 840,000 sq ft Hall A (South) · 1.2M+ on one level | Varies by hall · check plan | Union · staff setup any size | ≈ $210/cwt | MDW · ~20 min |
| Meadowlands Exposition CenterSecaucus | Expo center | 61,000 sq ft contiguous main hall | 20 ft | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $110/cwt | EWR · ~12 mi |
| Mesa Convention CenterMesa | City convention campus | 19,000 sq ft main exhibit hall | 22 ft hall | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $130/cwt | PHX · ~11 mi |
| Metropolitan PavilionNew York | Loft event venue | 25,000 sq ft Full Pavilion | 12–16 ft | Check fair kit | ≈ $150/cwt | LGA · ~35 min |
| Miami Beach Convention CenterMiami Beach | Convention center | 491,654 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–D | — | Union · IATSE/IBEW · check kit | ≈ $170/cwt | MIA · ~12 mi |
| Minneapolis Convention CenterMinneapolis | Convention center | 376,200 sq ft contiguous, Halls B–E | 30 ft 6 in to truss · 85 ft domes | Union · open dock | ≈ $150/cwt | MSP · ~20 min |
| Moscone CenterSan Francisco | Convention center | 502,440 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–F | 37 ft Halls A–C · 28 ft Hall F | Union · check kit | ≈ $180/cwt | SFO · 25–40 min |
| Mountain America Expo CenterSandy | Expo center | 243,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls 1–5 | 30 ft | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $115/cwt | SLC · 16 mi |
| Nassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale | Arena + expo hall | 60,000 sq ft Exhibition Hall | 20 ft | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $95/cwt | JFK · ~11 mi |
| National Western ComplexDenver | Fairgrounds | 153,089 sq ft Expo Hall, Livestock Center | 25 ft · 20 ft low point | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | DEN · ~17 mi |
| Navy Pier Festival HallChicago | Exhibition hall on a pier | 170,100 sq ft, Halls A + B | 60 ft centre · 28–30 ft sides | Union state · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | MDW · ~25–35 min |
| New Jersey Convention and Exposition CenterEdison | Expo center | ~135,000 sq ft single-level hall | 24 ft beams · 19 ft ducts | Non-union building · check kit | ≈ $105/cwt | EWR · ~15 min |
| New York Hilton MidtownNew York | Hotel ballrooms | 16,450 sq ft Americas Hall I (plus Hall II) | 15 ft halls · 24 ft Grand Ballroom | Union · check kit | ≈ $185/cwt | LGA · ~35 min |
| New York Marriott MarquisNew York | Hotel ballrooms | 28,258 sq ft Broadway Ballroom | 23 ft Broadway · 12 ft Westside | Union · check kit | ≈ $185/cwt | LGA · ~40 min by car |
| Northern Kentucky Convention CenterCovington | Convention center | 46,200 sq ft Event Center (Halls I + II) | 29 ft hang points · 25 ft ballroom | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $130/cwt | CVG · ~9 mi |
| Ocean CenterDaytona Beach | Convention center | 93,028 sq ft exhibit hall | 32 ft hall · 45 ft arena | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | DAB · ~10 min |
| Oklahoma City Convention CenterOklahoma City | Convention center | 200,730 sq ft continuous, up to 4 halls | 30 ft | Right-to-work | ≈ $105/cwt | OKC · ~9–10 mi |
| Omni Dallas HotelDallas | Hotel ballrooms | 31,704 sq ft Dallas Ballroom | 32 ft Dallas · 28 ft Trinity | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $100/cwt | DAL · 6.2 mi |
| Orange County Convention CenterOrlando | Convention center | 1,103,538 sq ft West Building | 30–40 ft | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MCO · 12 mi |
| Oregon Convention CenterPortland | Convention center | 255,000 sq ft Halls A–E | 30 ft | Union · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | PDX · MAX ~30 min |
| Orlando World Center MarriottOrlando | Resort ballrooms | 105,000 sq ft Cypress Ballroom | 31 ft Cypress · 22 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $160/cwt | MCO · ~17 mi |
| Overland Park Convention CenterOverland Park | Convention center | 58,494 sq ft column-free hall, Halls A + B | 30 ft | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $95/cwt | MCI · ~30 min |
| Owensboro Convention CenterOwensboro | Convention center | 44,096 sq ft, Exhibit Halls 1–3 | 30 ft halls · 18 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · non-union building | ≈ $120/cwt | OWB (limited) · SDF/BNA ~2 hr |
| Palm Beach County Convention CenterWest Palm Beach | Convention center | 100,000 sq ft exhibit hall (Halls A–B) | ≈ 29 ft hall | Right-to-work · own tools OK | ≈ $165/cwt | PBI · ~10 min |
| Palm Springs Convention CenterPalm Springs | Convention center | 92,545 sq ft Oasis Halls 1–4 (112,561 with Primrose) | 29 ft 8 in (Halls 1, 4) · 24 ft 8 in (Halls 2, 3) | Union · check kit | ≈ $155/cwt | PSP · 1.5 mi |
| Phoenix Convention CenterPhoenix | Convention center | 312,500 sq ft contiguous, lower Halls 1–6 | 32 ft lower · 35 ft upper | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $140/cwt | PHX · ~3 mi |
| Prime F. Osborn III Convention CenterJacksonville | Convention center | 78,540 sq ft, Exhibit Halls A + B | 32.5 ft halls · 75 ft Grand Lobby | Right-to-work · IATSE 115 · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | JAX · via I-95 |
| Raising Cane's River CenterBaton Rouge | Convention center | ≈ 70,000 sq ft Exhibition Hall · 100,000+ with arena | — hall · 27 ft ballroom | Right-to-work | ≈ $140/cwt | BTR · ~7 mi |
| Reliant CenterHouston | Convention center | 706,000+ sq ft on one level, Halls A–E | 25–60 ft · avg 30 ft | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $116/cwt | HOU · ~8 mi |
| Reno-Sparks Convention CenterReno | Convention center | 382,303 sq ft on one level, Halls 1–5 | 34 ft | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $115/cwt | RNO · 2.1 mi |
| Rocky Gap Casino ResortFlintstone | Resort event center | 5,000 sq ft Allegheny Event Center | up to 21 ft | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $120/cwt | BWI / PIT · ~2–2.5 hr |
| Roland E. Powell Convention CenterOcean City | Convention center | 75,400 sq ft Exhibit Halls A–C | 30 ft halls · 35 ft ballroom | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $130/cwt | SBY · ~30 min |
| Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade CenterWashington | Conference center | 9,185 sq ft Atrium Hall (65,000 sq ft in all) | 26 ft Atrium Hall · 80–125 ft Atrium | Union · check kit | ≈ $165/cwt | DCA · ~8 min |
| Rosen Centre HotelOrlando | Hotel ballrooms | 35,000 sq ft Grand Ballroom | 25 ft Grand · 22 ft Executive, Junior | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MCO · 12 min |
| Rosen Shingle CreekOrlando | Resort ballrooms | 95,000 sq ft Gatlin Ballroom | 31 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work | ≈ $160/cwt | MCO · ~10 min |
| SAFE Credit Union Convention CenterSacramento | Convention center | 159,509 sq ft, Halls A–D | 30 ft halls · 25 ft ballrooms | Union · 30-minute rule | ≈ $160/cwt | SMF · ~15 min |
| San Diego Convention CenterSan Diego | Convention center | 525,701 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–H | 27 ft 4 in A–E · up to 64 ft F–H | Union · check kit | ≈ $176/cwt | SAN · 3 mi |
| San Francisco Marriott MarquisSan Francisco | Hotel ballrooms | 39,621 sq ft Yerba Buena Ballroom | 24.5 ft Yerba Buena 7–9 · 14 ft Golden Gate | Union · check kit | ≈ $180/cwt | SFO · ~13 mi |
| San Jose McEnery Convention CenterSan Jose | Convention center | 143,000 sq ft Halls 1–3 | 32 ft | Union · 30 min / 10 ft rule | ≈ $160/cwt | SJC · 4 mi |
| Santa Clara Convention CenterSanta Clara | Convention center | 90,014 sq ft Halls A–D | 28 ft 6 in | Union · check kit | ≈ $160/cwt | SJC · 5–6 mi |
| Savannah Convention CenterSavannah | Convention center | 200,000 sq ft, Exhibit Halls A–D | 30 ft C–D · up to 52 ft A–B | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | SAV · under 15 mi |
| Schaumburg Convention CenterSchaumburg | Convention center | 97,200 sq ft column-free hall | 30 ft hall · 22 ft ballroom | Non-union venue · check kit | ≈ $120/cwt | ORD · ~13 mi |
| Seattle Convention CenterSeattle | Convention center | 205,700 sq ft Arch Halls 4A–4F | 25 ft Arch · 30 ft Summit | Union · check kit | ≈ $165/cwt | SEA · Link ~40 min |
| Sheraton Boston HotelBoston | Hotel ballrooms | 19,938 sq ft Grand Ballroom Complex | 23 ft Grand · 11 ft Back Bay | Union · own staff per kit | ≈ $185/cwt | BOS · 4.7 mi |
| Sheraton Grand Chicago RiverwalkChicago | Hotel ballrooms | 40,003 sq ft ballroom · 35,000 sq ft Riverwalk hall | 22 ft ballroom · 10 ft 6 in hall | Union · pop-ups ≤ 10×10 | ≈ $225/cwt | MDW · 13 mi |
| Sheraton New York Times Square HotelNew York | Hotel ballrooms | 14,896–16,576 sq ft Metropolitan Ballroom | 21.9 ft Metropolitan · 11 ft others | Union · check kit | ≈ $185/cwt | LGA · ~35 min |
| Shreveport Convention CenterShreveport | Convention center | 95,000 sq ft exhibit hall, divisible by 3 | 30 ft hall · 25–26 ft ballroom | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $135/cwt | SHV · ~6 mi |
| Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet CreekOrlando | Resort ballrooms | 35,925 sq ft Bonnet Creek Ballroom | 20 ft Bonnet Creek · 18 ft Waterside, Floridian | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MCO · 19 mi |
| Talking Stick ResortScottsdale | Resort ballrooms | 24,556–25,000 sq ft Salt River Grand Ballroom | Listed as 24 · confirm | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $140/cwt | PHX · ~14 mi |
| Tampa Convention CenterTampa | Convention center | 200,000 sq ft, West/Central/East Halls | 30 ft halls | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | TPA · ~8 mi |
| The BroadmoorColorado Springs | Resort ballrooms | 93,500 sq ft Bartolin Hall exhibit floor | 25 ft halls · 35 ft International Center | Union · check kit | ≈ $160/cwt | COS · ~11.5 mi |
| THE MARTChicago | Design center | ~1M sq ft NeoCon (showrooms + 7th floor) | — | Union · in-house crews | ≈ $75/cwt | ORD · ~15 mi |
| The OncenterSyracuse | Convention center | 99,000–100,000 sq ft Pirro Convention Center | — | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $85/cwt | SYR · ~5 mi |
| Tucson Convention CenterTucson | Convention center | 89,760 sq ft Exhibit Halls A–C | 26 ft low steel · 35 ft high | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $135/cwt | TUS · ~10–15 min |
| Turning Stone Resort CasinoVerona | Resort ballrooms | ≈ 30,000 sq ft Event Center · 30,000 sq ft Grand Ballroom | 12–55 ft Event Center | Resort rules · check kit | ≈ $95/cwt | SYR · ~35 mi |
| Von Braun CenterHuntsville | Convention center + arena | 100,800 sq ft South Hall · 81,900 sq ft exhibit floor | 35 ft South Hall · 15–19 ft East Hall | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $105/cwt | HSV · ~12 mi |
| Walt Disney World Swan and DolphinLake Buena Vista | Resort ballrooms | 110,500 sq ft Atlantic + Pacific halls | 30 ft Atlantic · 25′8″ Pacific | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MCO · ~20 min |
| Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington | Convention center | 473,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–C | 30 ft (A–C) · up to 52 ft (D–E) | Union · check kit | ≈ $175/cwt | DCA · ~4 mi |
| Washington HiltonWashington | Hotel ballrooms | 29,631 sq ft International Ballroom · ~30,000 sq ft Columbia Hall | 30 ft ballroom · ~11 ft Columbia Hall | Union city · check kit | ≈ $165/cwt | DCA · ~6–7 mi |
| Westin Boston Seaport DistrictBoston | Hotel ballrooms | 19,160 sq ft Galleria Exhibit Hall | 14.5 ft Galleria · 24 ft Grand | Union market · check kit | ≈ $185/cwt | BOS · <3 mi |
| Wildwoods Convention CenterWildwood | Convention center + arena | 73,000–75,000 sq ft exhibit hall (East + West) | 30 ft (Cvent) | Self-setup allowed · CBAs | ≈ $115/cwt | ACY · ~35 mi |
| World Market Center Las VegasLas Vegas | Wholesale market | 193,858 sq ft The Expo + 3 showroom towers | — | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $120/cwt | LAS · ~6.3 mi |
Nearby guides
Other Minnesota and Midwest venues
Minneapolis Convention CenterMinneapolis, MN
Kansas City Convention CenterKansas City, MO
America's CenterSt. Louis, MO
Huntington PlaceDetroit, MI
Written by the Purple Exhibits team. Purple ships to Saint Paul RiverCentre and coordinates crews and freight for installs here; we ship and install from New York. Reviewed for the 2026–2027 season. Sources: Saint Paul RiverCentre (floor plans and capacity sheets, loading dock, exhibitor and planner A–Z guides, 2026 rate kit and cancellation policy, parking, directions, hotels and history pages), Visit Saint Paul, Meet Minneapolis, Meetings Mags, KSTP, the National Right to Work Committee, Wikipedia, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, and organizer sites for Northern Green (MNLA and MTGF), AGC of Minnesota, the Minnesota Dental Association, the Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show and the Donnie Smith Bike Show.