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Mayo Civic Center

30 Civic Center Drive Southeast, Rochester, MN, USA, 55904
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Located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center is the Upper Midwest's premier destination for local, regional, national and international conventions, meetings, trade shows, and other events. The center features Minnesota's largest ballroom, with seating capacity of more than 4,000 classroom-style or 2,000 banquet-style. In addition, the center features stunning pre-function areas with views of the Zumbro River and downtown Rochester, 23 breakout rooms, a banquet production kitchen, and the Riverfront Plaza, an outdoor reception venue. In total, the Mayo Civic Center offers more than 200,000 square feet of flexible meeting and exhibit space, ideal for many different industries and events, such as medical and technical conferences, large business meetings, and healthcare summits. Mayo Civic Center’s close proximity to the prestigious Mayo Clinic makes it a frequent host for medical, health care and biotech meetings and events. The downtown location of the Mayo Civic Center is directly connected to hotel rooms, restaurants, shopping and entertainment by a skyway system to give attendees access in a pleasant climate year-round. An easy drive south from Minneapolis and close to many other major Midwest cities, Rochester has long delighted visitors with its convenient location and Midwestern charms. Contact our Sales office at 800 634 8277 or info@experiencerochestermn.com to begin planning your event.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1938
Renovated2017
Total meeting space38,683 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConvention center

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
38,683 sq. ft.
Largest room
38,586 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
37
Second largest room
28,994 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
200,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
1,012
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Talk show
38,586 sq. ft.
218 x 177 sq. ft.
32 ft.
3696
1770
2080
3696
1740
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19,293 sq. ft.
109 x 177 sq. ft.
32 ft.
1672
720
-
1672
756
--
9,701 sq. ft.
109 x 89 sq. ft.
32 ft.
778
380
-
778
357
--
9,592 sq. ft.
109 x 88 sq. ft.
32 ft.
968
420
336
968
450
--
19,293 sq. ft.
109 x 177 sq. ft.
32 ft.
1800
960
728
1800
900
--
28,994 sq. ft.
-
32 ft.
2600
1200
960
2600
1200
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28,994 sq. ft.
-
32 ft.
2600
1200
960
2600
1200
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25,200 sq. ft.
180 x 140 sq. ft.
32 ft.
2200
1300
1440
2300
1000
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15,810 sq. ft.
155 x 102 sq. ft.
32 ft.
3000
520
650
2500
474
-
3000

Location

Getting Here

Located in southeastern Minnesota, Rochester is a tier two city with tier one amenities, including an international airport, over 6,000 hotel rooms and a committed team to assist with any travel questions and arrangements.
Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
Street parking
Bus parking

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Ear of Corn Water Tower

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The tower resembles a husked ear of corn and stands near Graham Park. It stands at 151 feet tall and was built in 1931 as a nod to one of the two main vegetables processed at the Reid, Murdoch, and Co. food cannery, which opened in 1929. The 50-thousand-gallon water tower provided water for its canning operation. Because the water tower was illuminated by 10 spotlights at night, during the 1930s until the 1960s the water tower was used by the Army Air Corps and Air Force to find a nearby airfield. The cannery was purchased by Libby Foods in 1948 and then by Seneca Foods in 1982. Seneca operated the plant for over 30 years before shutting its doors in 2018. In 2019, Olmsted County purchased the property. While the canning facility was demolished to make way for future redevelopment, the water tower remained as a popular attraction and photo opportunity for residents and visitors. In 2021, the tower was restored and revitalized with a fresh coat of paint. Later that year, it won the People’s Choice Award in Tnemec’s annual “Tank of the Year” Contest.
112 Arena Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Peace Plaza

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100 1st Ave. SW
Rochester, MN 55904
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Rochester Civic Theatre

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Theater
1 min
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20 Civic Center Drive Southeast
Rochester, MN, US 55904
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The Rochester Art Center

The Rochester Art Center

Museum
1 min
The Rochester Art Center began in 1946 as a dream of its first board president Newton Holland. Fifty-eight years later, the Rochester Art Center continues to offer patrons the opportunity to know, practice and enjoy the arts. The founding board members wanted “to join with the schools, the churches, the library and other community groups to make Rochester a cultural center worthy of its scientific achievement,” as stated in Art Center’s original mission statement.
40 Civic Center Drive Southeast
Rochester, MN, US 55904
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Quarry Hill Nature Center

Quarry Hill Nature Center

Park
10 mins
Quarry Hill Nature Center is a 329-acre park just 10 minutes from Mayo Civic Center that features paved and hiking trails, a pond, and a historical man-made sandstone cave. In the winter months, cross country skis and snowshoes are available for rent to use in the park. Year-round classes, day camps, trips, and activities are offered by Nature Center staff.
701 Silver Creek Rd NE
Rochester, MN 55906
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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Mayo Civic Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Mayo Civic Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Mayo Civic Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Mayo Civic Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Mayo Civic Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Mayo Civic Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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