Rochester Riverside Convention Center - Rochester, NY - 100,000 Square Feet of Space for Events

The Rochester Riverside Convention Center is located at 123 East Main Street in Rochester, New York. The Rochester Riverside Convention Center is situated by the Genesee River and features walkway connections to parking garages and major hotels.

The Convention Center consists of 100,000 square feet of exhibit space and adaptable meeting space, which makes it ideal for a variety of events, such as weddings, banquets, and public shows. The Convention Center's space is flexible because partitions and staging can be moved easily and quickly to customize the area for your event or function.

The Rochester Riverside Convention Center's exhibit space can hold up to 465 booths that are 10 feet by 10 feet. The Center is home to 25 meeting rooms. Seating is available for 5,000. Banquet facilities are able to accommodate up to 3,500 guests.

In addition, the Convention Center seeks to meet the technological needs of its guests, and it is wired with T1 lines for Internet access. The Center also features state-of-the-art entertainment and multimedia capabilities. Audiovisual equipment is also available. To make unloading items easier, the Convention Center has truck docks that are 15,000 square feet.

The Convention Center offers floral and dycor options as well. Their capabilities include balloon art, floral centerpieces, ice carvings, fireworks, specialty lighting and sound, confetti explosions, laser lights, themed dycor, and more.

Catering services are also available. Formal catering is offered and includes white glove service. Casual catering options are offered as well. The catering service at the Convention Center offers a variety of menu options. For example, menus for formal sit-down dinners are offered. Additional options include menus that are ideal for receptions with food stations. The Convention Center has Certified Executive Chefs on its staff. Food is prepared fresh, whether it is a sauce or a confection or another food type. Sample menu selections are available. To discuss menu options, interested parties can call 585-232-7200, extension 1405.

In 1248, King Louis IX created an International Society of Gastronomes called Confryrie de la Chaone des Rftisseurs. The Rochester Riverside Convention Center is one of a select few centers that displays the Chaone Professional Plaque.

The Convention Center is also an award-winning one. It has received the Prime Site Award from Facilities Magazine 9 times. Joseph Floreano, CFE, is also an honorary member in the Professional Chefs and Cooks Association of the American Culinary Federation.

The Convention Center charges a fee for parking. Daily parking rates and monthly rates are available. The monthly rate is $79 and enables guests to park in the South Avenue Garage. Daily parking rates are based on the number of hours a parking space is used. There is no charge for up to one hour. The fee for 1 to 2 hours is $2. Each additional hour (up to 6 hours) is an additional $1. The daily maximum rate is $6.75 and applies to parking for 6+ hours.

Additional information about the Rochester Riverside Convention Center can be obtained by calling 585-232-7200 or 800-856-1678.