The McAllen Convention Center is an multi-purpose event center that caters to different market segments, located in one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. It is a state of the art building that is user friendly and focuses on customer service and exceeding customer’s expectation, while maintaining flexibility and affordable rates. The venue has various market segments which cater to individual and corporate needs alike, hosting a variety of events, such as wedding, sporting events, meetings, conferences, conventions, concerts and other special events. The McAllen Convention Center, which opened in March of 2007, was designed to capture the elements of its surroundings, with bi-cultural themes and tropical accents. The 18.5 acre complex features a 60,000 sq. ft. column-free exhibit hall and over 26,000 sq. ft. of meeting space in one ballroom and up to 16 breakout rooms. The building also features world-class banquet services and advanced audio-visual solutions. The professional event services team specializes in making every event memorable, from ensuring every detail is perfectly handled to complementary Wi-Fi and onsite parking for meeting planners and attendees.