With 15,000-square-feet of space that can hold up to 1,500 people, the Convention Center serves a variety of events from conventions, to meetings, to weddings.

Ammenities include: 17 breakout rooms, two grand ball rooms, an Exhibit Hall capable of up to 110 booths, audio/visual services, and catering.

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Hilton Garden Inn
1301 Avenue of Mid America
217- 347-5115

With 8,000-square-feet of space adjoining the Thelma Keller Convention Center, the Hilton Garden Inn meeting facilities serve a variety of events from conventions, to meetings, to weddings.

Ammenities include: 7 breakout rooms, audio/visual services, and catering.

Knights of Columbus
1501 W. Fayette Avenue.
217-342-6565

With a 10,000-square-foot auditorium, the Knights of Columbus facility features two large rooms that can accomodate 300 to 450 banquet guests or 750 auditorium guests. Kitchen facilities are available.

Located just off Exit 160, the Fairfield Inn and Suites has an 1,890-squre-foot conference area that can accomodate groups up to 85 people.

Ammenities include: audio/visual equipment, catering, and hotel rooms on site.

Lake Sara Pavilion
9352 E. Park Lane (on Lake Sara)
217-868-2787

Enjoy a meeting? Definitely, on beautiful Lake Sara! The perfect facility for receptions and parties, too, with plenty of outdoor space for the party to spill into the open air. There’s a playground for the children and a boat dock.

Ballard Nature Center
Located west of Effingham on U.S. 40.
618-483-6856

With indoor and outdoor meeting space on the beautiful grounds, Ballard Nature Center is the perfect spot for company retreats, reunions, and weddings. Spaces available include two outdoor pavilions.

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