When you add our 72,000 square foot Convention Center to the friendly folks, lively festivals and world-renowned music and cuisine of Lafayette, you'll discover an unbeatable recipe for your next convention, meeting, trade show or event.

Opened April 30, 2002, next to the Cajundome, the Convention Center offers over 72,000 square feet on two levels, including:

• Over 37,300 square feet of exhibition area
• Nearly 20,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities
• 5,000 square-foot mall area for concerts or RV, boat and sports shows plus lobby and reception areas

The experienced staff of the Convention Center have the resources, experience and professionalism to handle any need in-house, whether a passed hors d'oeurves reception for 50 or a formal sit down dinner for over 2,000 featuring authentic Cajun cuisine, complex sound and lighting for elaborate shows or private wireless telecommunications networking.

CONVENTIONS, MEETING SPACE, & SPECIAL EVENTS

The CAJUNDOME Convention Center offers multiple meeting space options ranging from a small board room of 10 guests to a 4,000 guest general session. These spaces can accommodate a number of events including corporate and leisure trade shows, corporate meetings and events, theater style presentations, private or public receptions and banquets, non-profit fundraising events, school dances and graduation ceremonies and celebrations, just to name a few. Rentals include assistance from our experiences and knowledgeable staff, easy load-in and access, and free on-site parking.

WEDDINGS AT THE CAJUNDOME CONVENTION CENTER

Lots of factors go into planning your wedding day, choosing the CAJUNDOME Convention Center as your host minimizes the stress and maximizes the fun. The Convention Center has multiple event venues that provide the backbone of a picturesque, pin-worthy wedding. Whether you’re in need of a ceremony and reception space or reception space only, our staff is ready to meet with you and make your wedding vision a reality.

Featured and Included Amenities:

• Located directly across the street from the Lafayette Hilton Garden Inn for room reservation needs
• Multiple in-house furniture options ranging from banquet rounds and chairs to cocktail party furniture
• On-site Artisan Catering Services
• Complimentary and easily accessible on-site parking
• Personal Attendant for the Bride, Groom and their parents throughout the event
• Complimentary Champagne for the Bride and Groom Toast
• Boxed Meal prepared for the Bride and Groom’s departure
• Honeymoon Gift Basket for Bride and Groom

CATERING

Artisan Catering is the exclusive caterer for the CAJUNDOME Convention Center. Artisan’s experienced and award winning culinary team is ready to plan your next event, and no matter how elaborate your vision is, we can coordinate our culinary efforts with other local vendors to streamline the entire process for you.