Planning an Event in Pensacola
Welcome to the meeting and event planning guide to Pensacola.
Pensacola at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 102
Average meal cost
USD 46
Total hotels
57
Total rooms
5,402
Convention center space
0 sq. ft.
Highlights of Pensacola
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Pensacola's rich history and thriving arts culture are woven into many of its unique venues, such as the beautiful Saenger Theatre located on Palafox Place. The Spanish Baroque/Rococo-style theater, which first opened in 1925, recently underwent a $15-million renovation.
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Groups now have access to the new Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park and the 5,000-seat Blue Wahoos Stadium, both of which opened in summer 2012.
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For a truly adventurous group activity or meeting, head to nearby Adventures Unlimited, a 100-acre, year-round outdoor recreation center perfect for team and group activities.
1. Highlight 1
Pensacola's rich history and thriving arts culture are woven into many of its unique venues, such as the beautiful Saenger Theatre located on Palafox Place. The Spanish Baroque/Rococo-style theater, which first opened in 1925, recently underwent a $15-million renovation.
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Groups now have access to the new Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park and the 5,000-seat Blue Wahoos Stadium, both of which opened in summer 2012.
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For a truly adventurous group activity or meeting, head to nearby Adventures Unlimited, a 100-acre, year-round outdoor recreation center perfect for team and group activities.
Convention Centers
Located in downtown Pensacola, just minutes from Pensacola Beach, the spacious Pensacola Civic Center features 20,000 square feet of exhibition space for up to 10,000 people. Since its 1985 opening, the Pensacola Civic Center has been a top choice for trade shows, conventions, seminars and banquets, as well as the host for large entertainment and sporting events. Meeting spaces include 12 versatile meeting rooms ranging from 975 to 3,198 square feet, as well as four pre-function areas and a sprawling 10,000-square-foot arena. Meeting amenities include an on-site meeting services department, full-service on- and off-site catering, convenient parking and access to the Escambia County Area Transit bus system. The Pensacola Civic Center is located adjacent to the Pensacola Crowne Plaza Grand Hotel, which features 210 guest rooms and 10 suites, as well as a 400-person Grand Ballroom, located at the site of a restored 1912 railroad passenger depot.
Convention center space
33636 sq. ft.
Largest room space
20000 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
20000 sq. ft.
Located in downtown Pensacola, just minutes from Pensacola Beach, the spacious Pensacola Civic Center features 20,000 square feet of exhibition space for up to 10,000 people. Since its 1985 opening, the Pensacola Civic Center has been a top choice for trade shows, conventions, seminars and banquets, as well as the host for large entertainment and sporting events. Meeting spaces include 12 versatile meeting rooms ranging from 975 to 3,198 square feet, as well as four pre-function areas and a sprawling 10,000-square-foot arena. Meeting amenities include an on-site meeting services department, full-service on- and off-site catering, convenient parking and access to the Escambia County Area Transit bus system. The Pensacola Civic Center is located adjacent to the Pensacola Crowne Plaza Grand Hotel, which features 210 guest rooms and 10 suites, as well as a 400-person Grand Ballroom, located at the site of a restored 1912 railroad passenger depot.
Convention center space
33636 sq. ft.
Largest room space
20000 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
20000 sq. ft.