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The venue

About The Sanford Center

The Sanford Center in Bemidji, Minnesota is a versatile, community-centered venue hosting hockey, concerts, trade shows, bridal events, and conventions. Located at 1111 Event Center Drive NE, this multi-purpose arena and convention center houses the George W. Neilson Convention Center and serves as a hub for regional entertainment and gatherings. Whether you’re here for a Beavers game, a family-friendly performance, or a trade show, you’ll find accessible seating, convenient parking, and nearby lodging and dining to suit your plans.

We’ve got you covered with straightforward ticketing and reliable information to help you secure your seats and plan your visit with ease.

Seating configurations vary by event. For hockey, The Sanford Center offers a seating capacity of 4,373 with the potential to approach 5,000 for concerts and trade shows, depending on layout. Public parking includes approximately 1,200 spaces. Plan ahead for traffic around peak event times and consider arriving early to explore on-site amenities. The indoor walkway connects to Country Inn & Suites Bemidji, making lodging convenient for visitors attending multiple-day events.

Popular nearby hotels include Country Inn & Suites Bemidji (connected via indoor walkway), DoubleTree by Hilton Bemidji, Holiday Inn Express Bemidji, Southshore Hotel, and Candlewood Suites Bemidji. For dining, you’ll find several dependable options nearby. We recommend checking official hotel dining services and nearby eateries for latest hours and offerings. For event planning, organizational spaces at The Sanford Center provide flexible configurations for conventions and expos, and the George W. Neilson Convention Center serves as a key venue for conferences and bridal events.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 1111 Event Center Drive NE, Bemidji, MN 56601.
Venue type: Multi-purpose arena and convention center (includes George W. Neilson Convention Center).
Hockey seating capacity: 4,373; concert/trade show capacity can approach 5,000 depending on configuration.
Seating chart: Arena seating configurations are published on The Sanford Center’s seating charts page.
Parking: Approximately 1,200 public parking spaces available.
Nearby hotels: Country Inn & Suites Bemidji (connected by indoor walkway); DoubleTree by Hilton Bemidji; Holiday Inn Express Bemidji; Southshore Hotel; Candlewood Suites Bemidji.
Notable events: Bemidji State Beavers (men’s and women’s hockey), Harlem Globetrotters, MercyMe, 218 Sports Showcase, bridal/conference events, and various concerts and expos.
Rename/history: Renamed from Bemidji Regional Events Center to The Sanford Center in October 2010 after Sanford Health naming rights.