Beaumont was put on the map with Spindletop and is known for its oil history and heritage. But here you can also experience firsthand what it’s like to canoe through the Big Thicket that takes you deep into areas untouched by civilization. Or take a walk on the wild side by holding a live alligator. You’ll also discover our Cajun culture steeped in grand Texas pride through our famous food, music and festivals. Think barbeque and boiled crawfish, Zydeco and Blues, two-stepping & the rodeo.

The Ultimate Venue

And if you’re looking for accommodations that give you extras, look no further! Ford Park Event Center is Southeast Texas’ premier convention and meeting complex. With five venues on 221 acres, Ford Park Event Center offers maximum flexibility and specializes in designing customized set-ups to fit individual needs.

Ford Exhibit Hall is over 48,000 square feet. The E-Hall has hosted diverse events from proms, reunions, receptions and the HEB Feast of Sharing to weddings, company picnics, banquets and church services. Ford Exhibit Hall also has eight meeting rooms of varying sizes to accommodate any configuration. The 11,000-square-foot lobby of the E-Hall is available as an adjunct to an E-Hall event or as a venue of its own.

Ford Arena has more than 34,000 square feet of floor space.  It has been the venue of choice for graduation exercises, pageants, banquets, holiday parties and large-scale fundraisers. The arena has hosted tradeshows and conventions including  Zig Zigler, Jehovah’s Witness Conference, Hot Hearts Christian Conference, National Cheerleading and Tai Kwon Do competitions and is home to the ABA Southeast Texas Mavericks. Ford Arena can be combined with Ford Exhibit Hall for a total of 83,000 square feet of contiguous space.

Ford Park Midway/Ag Barns are a combination of a 9-acre paved midway with two open-sided barn structures of 45,000 and 25,000 square feet with restrooms, office space and a dedicated parking area. Types of events held at this venue include BBQ cook-offs, company picnics with carnival rides, car shows, Cowboys on the Coast Motorcycle Rally, Texas Louisiana Super Trail Ride and the FMCA RV Rally. It is the home of the South Texas State Fair.
Ford Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater with seating for 6,300 covered and 8,000 lawn.  It has been the site of Interfaith church services, AFA opening ceremonies, movies and concerts.

Ford Fields is comprised of twelve championship-caliber fast pitch softball/youth baseball fields (8 with all-weather infield turf) and hosts more than 30 tournaments a year, with an average of 1,500 teams from around the country – including IFA National softball tournaments. The Fields complex has one centralized gate, concessions, restrooms, and 1,000 on-site parking spaces.

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More Options

If you need something a little smaller, the Beaumont Civic Center Complex, located in the heart of Beaumont’s thriving downtown cultural district, offers 42,000 square feet of exhibit space with the flowing Neches River providing an elegant backdrop to the venue. Five breakout areas provide an additional 6,000 square feet of meeting space. A new venue, the Compro Event Center, can host events of all sizes with more than 9,000 square feet of meeting space and several breakout rooms. Beaumont also boasts two full-service convention hotels including the MCM Elegante Hotel & Conference Center and the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Beaumont Plaza, both offering more than 22,000 square feet of meeting space and more than 250 guest rooms.

New hotels in the area include the 81-room Holiday Inn Express, the 94-room Red Roof Inn and the 121-room Value Place Motel.

Memorable Experiences

Of course, what’s a meeting without some fun to go along with it? Break out of the boardroom with nature and trade in your business suit for boots, jeans and a cowboy hat! Then head out to meet one of our famous residents, Big Al, at Gator Country. You’re pretty much guaranteed to find shots of your meeting attendees up-close with alligators all over Facebook pages soon after.

And here in Beaumont, southern hospitality is more than just a catchphrase; it’s a way of life. Gentlemen hold doors open, strangers say hello, and no opportunity is cherished more than the chance to lend a helping hand. Hey, we’re downright friendly! We offer you memorable experiences, excellent service and unsurpassed hospitality … oh, and all the meeting space you need along with 3,600 hotel rooms. That’s what makes Beaumont the new hotspot for Texas meetings.

For more details, visit www.fordpark.com.