Looking for a spot to hold your next convention, meeting, reunion, or party? Look no further ... Effingham has a space to meet your needs. Thelma Keller Convention Center 1202 N. Keller Drive. 217- 347-5115 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. Visit Web Site 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. Fairfield Inn and Suites 1111 N. Henrietta St. 217-540-5454 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. Visit Web Site |