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About SMC Event Center

The SMC Event Center, officially the San Mateo County Event Center (SMCEC), is a premier Bay Area multi-building exhibition and event campus in San Mateo, CA. Home to the annual San Mateo County Fair, the campus encompasses approximately 195,000 square feet of indoor space across several halls and pavilions, making it a versatile venue for tradeshows, conferences, galas, and community events. Whether you’re planning a large expo, a mid-sized conference, or a bustling trade show, SMCEC offers flexible layouts, robust infrastructure, and convenient access to San Mateo’s dining, lodging, and transit network.

Below you’ll find practical details to help you secure your seats or space, plan logistics, and locate nearby accommodations and eateries to enhance your event experience.

SMCEC is designed to handle diverse event needs with spaces that can be configured for booths, exhibitions, conferences, banquets, or concerts. With an 11-tier telescopic seating system supporting up to 1,788 seats (and up to 3,200 total with floor seating), exhibitors and organizers can tailor their setup for maximum impact. Large parking options, easy transit access via Caltrain and El Camino Real, and a selection of nearby hotels and restaurants make SMCEC a practical choice for attendees and organizers alike. If you’re seeking reliable, straightforward ticketing or event planning resources, think of us as your friend in the business—ready to help you secure your space with no-fuss arrangements.

Key components of SMCEC include Expo Hall, Fiesta Hall, Cypress Hall, Sequoia Hall, Redwood Hall, Event Pavilion, Jockey Club, and the Central Mall, with capacities ranging from a few hundred to several thousand attendees per space. The venue is closely associated with the San Mateo County Fair and has hosted notable past events like Maker Faire Bay Area, reflecting its role as a hub for community and industry gatherings in the Bay Area.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Main event entrances at 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403; Administration: 2495 S. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403.
  • Venue type: San Mateo County Event Center, a Bay Area multi-building exhibition and event campus (home to the San Mateo County Fair).
  • Total indoor space: ~195,000 sq ft across multiple halls (Expo Hall, Fiesta Hall, Cypress Hall, Sequoia Hall, Redwood Hall, Event Pavilion, Jockey Club, Central Mall).
  • Capacities by space: Expo Hall up to 6,000 (Booth capacity up to 540 booths; conference/banquet 10,000 / 6,000); Fiesta Hall up to 3,000; Jockey Club up to 801; Cypress Hall up to 1,056; Redwood Hall up to 466; Sequoia Hall up to 350; Event Pavilion up to 350; Central Mall 1,000+.
  • Risers/seating: 11-tier telescopic seating riser system for up to 1,788 seats (max 3,200 total with floor seating).
  • Parking: Three paved lots with total capacity around 4,000 vehicles; parking lots page notes large outdoor capacity for events.
  • Transit and directions: Walking distance from Hillsdale Caltrain; near El Camino Real corridor; access via BART (Millbrae to Hillsdale/El Camino Real; Caltrain and SamTrans options described on SMCEC site).
  • Nearby hotels: Residence Inn San Francisco Airport/San Mateo; Courtyard Redwood City; SpringHill Suites Belmont-Redwood Shores.
  • Notable events: San Mateo County Fair (annual), Maker Faire Bay Area historically hosted at SMCEC; makers marketplace components run during the fair.
  • Renaming/demolition: No evidence of demolition or renaming; venue operates as San Mateo County Event Center (SMCEC).