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About Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Expo Center

The Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Expo Center is a central hub for large-scale events in Paducah, Kentucky. With connected indoor space totaling over 100,000 square feet across the Julian Carroll Convention Center and the Bill & Meredith Schroeder Expo Center, it’s well-suited for trade shows, conventions, and large gatherings. The Ohio Room offers up to 7,830 square feet of versatile space with theatre seating for up to 783, making it a popular choice for conferences and performances. The Expo Center provides 39,204 square feet of exhibit space with 26-foot ceilings and room for 200+ booths. A robust parking plan includes 550 onsite spaces, and public transit via PATS serves the downtown area. This venue is especially known for Quilt Week activities and other major events. 2025 improvements under the BUILD Grant aim to improve convention center access.

We’ve got you covered with practical details—room sizes, parking, transit options, and trusted local partners for nearby hotels and dining—so you can secure your seats and plan your visit with confidence.

Whether you’re attending a Quilt Week event, a trade show, or a community gathering, the Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Expo Center is designed to handle large crowds with flexible spaces. For guests staying in town, the adjacent Holiday Inn Paducah Riverfront, along with a range of nearby hotels within five miles, offers convenient options. When you’re ready to dine, we’ll point you toward affiliate-friendly restaurant partners near the venue so you can enjoy a meal before or after your event without missing a beat.

Tip: secure your seats early for high-demand events, and check for venue updates during event weeks, especially for large-scale Quilt Week programming and other major happenings.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 415 Park Street, Paducah, KY 42001.
  • Facilities: Julian Carroll Convention Center (~40,000 sq ft convention space, including an 18,000 sq ft River Ballroom) and the Bill & Meredith Schroeder Expo Center (~40,000 sq ft).
  • Total space: about 100,000+ sq ft of connected indoor space (varies by source; official pages cite 80,000+ exhibit, 20,000 ballroom, and 29,358 meeting space).
  • Largest room (on-site): Ohio Room up to 7,830 sq ft with theatre seating up to 783.
  • Expo Center capacity: 39,204 sq ft with 200+ exhibit booths and 26 ft ceilings.
  • Parking: 550 onsite parking spaces available.
  • Transit: Paducah Area Transit System (PATS) serves the downtown area; Park Street area hosts PATS lots for public use.
  • Nearby hotels: 2,000+ hotel rooms within 5 miles; Holiday Inn Paducah Riverfront is adjacent to the complex.
  • Notable events: Hosts major Quilt Week activities (American Quilter’s Society Quilt Week) and other large events (e.g., Micro Wrestling in 2024).
  • Dome Pavilion status: Inflatable Dome relocated off-site to 619 North 6th Street (completed around 2016); not currently on the main campus.
  • Recent developments: 2025 BUILD Grant-related improvements announced to enhance convention center access.