Our Venue
Whether you are planning a major event, exhibition or expo, conference or product launch, the Bendigo Exhibition Centre is bound to bring success to the occasion. We cater for groups from 30 to 3000 people.
Venue Description
The Bendigo Exhibition Centre is the largest clear-span facility in regional Australia, offering unlimited scope for creativity in planning your event.
Location
The new Bendigo Exhibition Centre is located less than 3kms from the CBD at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds, offering easy access to exhibitors and delegates with unlimited parking options available.
Venue Highlights
Featuring:
• An impressive 5000sqm of clear span exhibition space suitable for large-scale events, exhibitions, tradeshows or conferences for up to 3000 people
• A 435sqm multi-purpose function space perfect for entertaining, launches, training and meetings which can be divided into break-out areas for 5 to 300 people
• The large 270 sqm foyer ideal for cocktails, meet and greet, sponsor recognitions, ticketing or trade displays
Located in an 18 hectare multi functional showgrounds precinct catering for up to 30,000 people, the Bendigo Exhibition Centre offers more diversity, more options and more opportunity than any other facility of its type in regional Australia.
Venue Management
The Bendigo Exhibiton Centre is operated by the City of Greater Bendigo under the guidance of a Section 86 Committee of Management. Members of the Committee include:
Mr. Peter Kennedy, Chair and community representative
Cr. Elaine Harrington, City of Greater Bendigo Council representative
Mr. Don McKinnon, Bendigo Agricultural Show Society representative
Mr. Peter Vanrenen, Australian Sheep Breeder's Association representative
Mr. Brian Hinneberg, community representative
Mr. Maurie Sharkey, Bendigo Agricultural Show Society representative
Mr. Bruce Phillips, City of Greater Bendigo representative
Ms. Michelle McEwan, Minutes Secretary
The Committee term of office is 3 years.The term for the current Committee expires January 2008.
Venue Layout Plan
Venue Space | Theatre Style | Banquet Style | Cocktail Style | Live Stock |
Exhibition Space | Up to 1000 Patrons | Up to 3000 Patrons | Up to 500 Head Cattle | |
Flexible Space | Up to 300 Patrons | Up to 350 Patrons | Up to 400 Patrons | N/A |
Foyer Space | Up to 100 Patrons | Up to 200 Patrons | N/A |
Centre Capabilities
Event Support:
From technical requirements to room hire, setup and catering, our qualified, professional and experienced staff are available to advise, support and ensure that your event will run smoothly, allowing you to plan, relax and enjoy.
After all, you need to be free to concentrate on the things that are most important to you – your business and your guests.
Cost – effective hire rates
For all bookings and queries please contact:
Michelle McEwan
Venue & Event Coordinator
Bendigo Exhibition Centre Direct: +61 3 5434 6005 or mobile 0429 428 291
Email: m.mcewan@bendigo.vic.gov.au
