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Meetings and Events

Choose Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is Louisiana's Capital City and your ideal destination for meetings and conventions with authentic Southern hospitality. Our dynamic, culturally rich city offers modern Baton Rouge venues, walkable downtown districts, and accessible locations that make planning seamless. Whether you're organizing a large conference, executive retreat, corporate event, or trade show, you'll find the perfect event space in Baton Rouge paired with genuine Southern charm.  

Versatile Baton Rouge Meeting Venues 

From contemporary convention facilities to historic landmarks, our diverse venue options accommodate groups of all sizes. Raising Cane's River Center provides more than 200,000 square feet of flexible space for conventions, conferences, and trade shows. Hotel meeting rooms throughout the city offer modern amenities and group-friendly accommodations, while reception venues in Baton Rouge range from elegant ballrooms to rooftop terraces with Mississippi River views. From historic sites like Louisiana's Old State Capitol and Red Stick Social to arts venues like the Shaw Center for the Arts and Louisiana Art & Science Museum, there's a venue to suit every meeting planner's needs.  

Services & Support for Planners 

Visit Baton Rouge's dedicated sales team makes planning effortless with complimentary services including site selection assistance, destination expertise, and connections to trusted local vendors for A/V, catering, and transportation. We offer promotional assets, welcome materials, and co-marketing opportunities to help promote your event. Our team can also craft group itineraries, coordinate off-site experiences, and arrange team-building activities that showcase Baton Rouge's unique character. 

Group Experiences & Attractions 

Your attendees will love exploring between sessions. Our walkable downtown puts restaurantshotels, nightlife, arts, and entertainment within easy reach of major venues. LSU's campus, the Mississippi River, museums, and cultural experiences are nearby. From award-winning restaurants like local favorites Capital City Grill and Stroube's Seafood and Steak, and live music to historic sites and outdoor adventures, Baton Rouge offers the perfect blend of business and leisure. 

Plan Your Event 

Ready to bring your meeting to Louisiana's Capital? Explore our venue listings, discover our planning services, or submit an RFP today. Our sales team is ready to help you create an event where attendees arrive with a meeting agenda and leave with an unforgettable experience. 

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Our Venues

No matter your preference, Baton Rouge has a number of venue options to accommodate your group. Whether you are looking to keep your meeting in walking distance from attractions and restaurants, or prefer to use the backdrop of Louisiana history and utilize spaces such as historic homes or museums, our Sales and Destination Experience staff is more than happy to help you with your venue needs!

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pelican

Our overall experience in Baton Rouge was great! The professionalism of all the folks involved from Visit Baton Rouge helped so much in contributing to the overall success of our event. The particular expertise by the VBR staff for our banquet were especially appreciated and spot on! We enjoyed hosting our event in Baton Rouge and would strongly consider returning in the future.

National Pro Fastpitch
Cheri Kempf, Commissioner

Thank you very much for your assistance and southern hospitality! Our conference was a HUGE success. There were 696 attendees and 810 registrants, 2nd largest Fall Regional Conference in Region V with number one being in New Orleans in 2007. The bags you provided were VERY helpful and we actually gave all of them out. Once again, thank you for the support and assistance

National Society of Black Engineers
Briana D. Saul

Visit Baton Rouge was an outstanding partner in helping to plan and execute our successful 51st LABash Conference. From helping us secure a beautiful hotel/venue on the Mississippi River to providing valuable visitor assistance and welcoming the hundreds of people that attended, they were a tremendous help. We would especially like to thank Michael Aguirre and Anna Gasperecz for their constant professionalism and consistent attention to detail.

LABash Conference Inc.
Matt Alcide

Reflecting on the visit to Baton Rouge, I can’t decide what I enjoyed the most; the warm, friendly people, the slow rolling fog on the Mississippi, the music, or the mouthwatering cuisine. Holding SACRAO’s 72nd Annual Meeting in the Red Stick didn’t feel like we were visitors, but rather like we were among old friends. From the hotels, to the Raising Cane’s River Center, to the museums and historic sites, Baton Rouge opened her arms and made us feel right at home. Thank you for a most enjoyable experience!

Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (SACRAO)
Cie Gee, 2019 President

We bring competitors into Baton Rouge from all over the US and Canada. They are always impressed by the hospitality of the Baton Rouge area people and they enjoy the many outstanding restaurants the city has to offer.

USA Dance Gumbo DanceSport Championships, "Gumbo of Ballroom"
Ann Durocher, President

Thank you for making our visit to Baton Rouge a success. We couldn't have done it without your assistance. I especially want to thank Philipa Blair and Geraldine Bordelon as they were consistently excellent to work with. With thanks to your staff--everything you did in making our 2015 Society of American Foresters National Convention such a success--you have no rivals in the industry! Again, thank you for being such a great part of the whole convention.

Society of American Foresters
Matthew E. Menashes, Chief Executive Officer

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