Meeting & Event Facilities

Displayed below are all of the meeting and event facilities available in Abilene.  You'll find everything you need regarding venues to ensure a successful and memorable meeting/event.  For additional help in choosing a facility, select:

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1910 Swenson House

  • 1726 Swenson St., Abilene
  • 325-676-3775
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use

Swenson House

  Banquet  Reception

Swenson House, Interior & Arbor

 110 banquet seating A few more than banquet; subject to discussion

A custom package for a larger wedding, reception or party can be designed to include one or more tents, serving outside, outdoor chandeliers and dancing under the stars.

201 Mesquite Warehouse Event Center

  • 201 Mesquite St., Abilene
  • 325-669-4203
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use

Available for use: 6' round tables, 6' rectangle ones, over 300 chairs, portable bar, church pews, and more. Featuring large, modern bathrooms, and A/C and heating. 

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Abilene Christian University (ACU)

  • 1600 Campus Court, Abilene
  • 325-674-2497
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  Classroom Banquet Theater Reception
 Cullen Auditorium     800  
 Moody Coliseum     4,600  
 Teague Center 940 1,400 1,700 1,880
 Hunter Welcome Center
     McCaleb Conference Center *
     Lanay Classroom

    * Can be divided into 3 rooms

100
400
700
875

 

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Abilene Convention Center

  • 1100 N. 6th St., Abilene
  • 325-676-6211
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  Classroom Banquet Theater Reception
 Auditorium     2,121  
 Exhibit Hall 1,000 1,700 2,000 2,550
 Lobby 120 160 150 240
 Mezzanine 100 160 150 200
 Foyer 400 550 650 825
 5-Upstairs Meeting Rooms 40   75  
 Upstairs Conference Room 180   300 360
 Conference Center *

     * Can be divided into 4 rooms		 850 1,000 1,200 1,500
 * Room 1   140 200 200 280
   * Room 2   290 350 325 550
* Room 3   190 200 220 380
* Room 4   140 200 200 280

 

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Abilene Country Club: Fairway Facilities

  • 34 Fairway Oaks Blvd., Abilene
  • 325-698-4971
  • Meetings and Events
  • Meetings and Events
  Classroom Banquet Theater Reception
 Ballroom 200 200 250 300
 Penthouse       100

 

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Abilene Country Club: Main Facilities

  • 4309 S. Treadaway Blvd., Abilene
  • 325-692-2583
  • Meetings and Events
  • Meetings and Events
  Classroom Banquet Theater Reception
 Upstairs Ballroom 100 180 200 270
 Upstairs Dining 75 75 120 110
 Upstairs Lounge 100 75 200 270

 

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Abilene Shrine Club

  • 5272 Jarman Rd., Abilene
  • 325-669-7061
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
Capacity Overnight Kitchen Amenities
125 No Yes

 – Band Stand  – Speaker System  – Banquet Tables & Chairs

 

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Abilene State Park

  • 150 Park Road 32, Buffalo Gap
  • 325-572-3204
  • Reunions
  • Day Use, Overnight
  • Reunions
  • Day Use, Overnight

Two air-conditioned recreation halls are used for family reunions.

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Abilene Woman’s Club

  • 3425 S. 14th St., Abilene
  • 325-698-1768
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  Classroom Banquet Theater Reception
 Great Hall 150 200 200 200
 Rose or Gold Rooms (each) 24      
 President's Room       40
 Tiffany Dining Room   30    

 

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Back Porch of Texas

  • 3350 N. Clack St., Abilene
  • 325-660-8458, Mark Powell
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions

Surrounded by oak and pecan trees the Back Porch of Texas is a great place to kick up your heels for a wedding, corporate event, convention gathering or multi-day event.  Watch a beautiful west Texas sunset from the two-story Back Porch of Texas Event Center pavilion.  The event center provides an open-air or enclosed second floor and balcony with a fireplace, tables and various seating. The pavilion overlooks a 1,224 sq. foot stage and 8,000 sq. ft. dance floor with three rocked fire pits. The Back Porch of Texas Event Center is perfect for entertaining a group of 800. 

As a larger venue, the grounds of the Back Porch of Texas expand to accommodate thousands with the north and west sides of the property used as 24 acres of additional parking. This family-friendly area is perfect for corporate parties with plenty of room to set up horseshoe or washer pitching, volleyball, baseball games or a host of other activities.

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Butman Methodist Encampment

  • 158 CR 674 , Merkel
  • 325-846-4212
  • Reunions
  • Day Use, Overnight
  • Reunions
  • Day Use, Overnight
Capacity Overnight Kitchen Amenities
Unlimited 300 No  – Furnished Meals – Swimming Pool – Dorms & Private Rooms – Chapel
– Recreation Center – Hiking Trails                                           

 

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The Center for Contemporary Arts

  • 220 Cypress, Abilene
  • 325-677-8389
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  Classroom Banquet Theater Reception
 Main Gallery   120 150 180
 Gallery 2   36 50 55
 Gallery 3   120 150 150

 

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Cobb Park Senior Activity Center

  • 2302 State Street, Abilene
  • 325-676-6584
  • Reunions
  • Day Use
  • Reunions
  • Day Use
Capacity Overnight Kitchen Amenities
63 No Yes  

 

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Courtyard Marriott Mall South

  • 4350 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene
  • 325-695-9600
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  Classroom Banquet Theater Reception
 Meeting Room 75 150 150 200

 

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Courtyard Marriott Northeast

  • 2141 Scottish Rd., Abilene
  • 325-673-0400
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  Classroom Banquet Theater Reception
 Meeting Room *

   * can be divided into 2 rooms		 60 76 110 105

 

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Denton Valley Farms

  • 8750 CR 224, Clyde
  • 325-370-5159
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
Facilities Reception
Pavilion - 8100 sq. ft. 400 plus guests inside; 200 plus on porch
The Woods 300 plus guests
The Vineyard 400 plus guests

 

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Elks Art Center (Abilene Preservation League)

  • 1174 N. 1st, Abilene
  • 325-676-3775
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use

    

  Classroom Banquet Theater Reception
 Ballroom   170   170
 Conference Room     15  

 

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Emerald Inn Expo

  • 840 E. Hwy. 80, Abilene
  • 325-677-8100
  • 800-880-7666
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  Classroom Banquet Theater Reception
 Tangerine Room 50 80 100 120
 Banquet Room 100 50 150 55

 

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Frontier Texas!

  • 625 N. 1st St., Abilene
  • 325-437-2800
  • Meetings and Events
  • Meetings and Events
Inside
Capacity		 Outside
Capacity		 Kitchen Amenities
100 600 No  – Tables and chairs  for 100 people – Exhibit tours for additional fee with special group rates

 

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The Grace Museum

  • 102 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4587
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  • Meetings and Events, Reunions
  • Day Use
  Classroom Banquet Theater Reception
 Ballroom   200   200
 Outside Courtyard   200   200
 Loggia   50   50
 Rooftoop   100   100