Palmer Events Center

Palmer Events Center is a nice space for expos and fairs because it’s easy to access, clean and attractive, well laid out, and the parking garage is adjacent, so it’s a short, mostly covered walk to get in. The ceilings are high and the restrooms are accessible and clean. Someone had their thinking cap on when they designed this one for crowds, unlike some of the other downtown venues.
The garage entrance snakes around past the walking entrance off Barton Springs. Be prepared to pay about $ 8 for parking, cash or card, on your way in. I like that the garage stairs are clean and open-​air to the outside instead of requiring entrance into a pee-​infested stairwell with a fetid updraft, unlike most downtown garages. It’s the little things.
All in all, a great place to attend crowded indoor events in downtown Austin. Did I just say that out loud?

I don’t know how many times I’ve been here for special events. But it’s a decent space and there’s plenty of parking. They usually charge around $ 8 for parking. I volunteered for the Austin Marathon and Half-​Marathon Expo and the space is not that huge.

They are really trying hard to make people welcome here. Very clean and good internal directions. Nice facilities

If you are a small event organizer, do not hold your event here. Not only was the food and beverage vendor, Levy’s, one of the most in hospitable ever, but the sales staff and the actual events staff do not communicate. I was over charged by over $ 800 for tables and chairs that were supposed to be included due to my food and beverage purchases. They tacked on the charges after the fact. I spent over $ 25,000 with the Austin Convention Center and its vendors and my attendee brought at least $ 250,000 into the local economy with their hotel, flight, transportation and food expenditures. I hope they enjoy the extra $ 800 because it will be the last money the Austin Convention Center gets from me except for parking.

Had a blast taking my grandkids to the Discover the Dinosaur exhibits! Nice and orderly setup!

Great Center to hold an event, today we road the publicly available bikes which were $ 4.00 it would have been nice if the weather was a little better (less muggy) but can’t really complain when it was expected.
The event we came to was Paleo f (x), there were multiple vendors set up along with several different stages and meeting rooms. There were some problems my first day with registration but ever since the event has gone smoothly.
The center was well air conditioned, plenty of shade and grass when you need to take a step outside.

I work for the city and have helped run two events held here.
We rent out the space for the day (s) we need and it’s always gone flawlessly. One event was recently for Black History Month. We had over 700 guests and the space was more than enough to accommodate all of those people as well as set up a stage and performers.
Love the venue. It’s kept clean and parking is attached.

This place is well designed for the number of different events held there. I’ve been there over the years for countless events from boats shows to wedding events. I’m the chair for the ABoR «Realty Round Up» real estate tradeshow and we’re holding our event in Oct. of 2015. I for one am looking forward to it.

This is a gorgeous event space! I have been here a handful of times since living here in Austin. Every year I attend the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar and one time for the Livestrong packet pickup. The inside is huge. Both events I have seen here there was plenty of space for what they needed. I really have no complaints or critiques.
The architecture of the building is newer and beautiful as well. Palmer Events Center shares a parking garage with the Long Center and it seems to work well. The building is always clean well taken care of too.
If you are looking for a large space I would definitely recommend the Palmer Events Center.

Can’t complain at all. Have been there twice — once for the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar a couple of years ago (so fun!) and then today for a car show my brother-​type was working. Nice, nice, large place. Parking is decent. Restrooms clean.

Nice event center. Seemed bigger than last time I visited it couple years ago. Decent space for having food, sit and walk. Really enjoyed the atmosphere there with all those artworks and talented people.

Legit event center, just went here for the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. Plenty of floor space, plenty of parking, reasonable prices, etc.

I’ve never been to the Palmer events center previously but the Austin Acro community goes over regularly to put down mats and practice acroyoga. It was my first time over and I was impressed with the architecture and set up.
I’ll be happy to eventually see the rest of the facility.

Beautiful event center. Went here for SXSW conference. They have a lovely outside space where the opening reception took place. Inside it was a gamer’s heaven.
Near the river.

Well, I’ve never rated an events center but here we go. Ummm It’s Big, It’s Clean, It has plenty of parking. What else can you say about it?

The building is really nicely maintained, the restrooms were clean, and the facility was well-​kept as far as the landscaping outside and the detailed exterior designs that need to be taken care of. The building had a lot of wood work and stone work that seemed to need regular maintenance but none of this seemed like it was neglected. The only reason I give them a minus two stars is the fact that after all the above compliments that I mentioned, their provided garage parking lot was actually not kept in the same condition as the building itself. It was really dirty, old and not taken care of. The staircase had rust, trash, leaves, and all sorts of other stuff along with a weird smell. I honestly feel that if you are wanting to take care of a building then the parking lot should be taken care of just as much.

Here for the armadillo Christmas bazaar. Well organised, awesome live music the whole time, the place is clean and well set out.

I was at the Palmer Events Center for SXSW Sreenburn, and found it was a really nice facility and loved the fact they have a parking garage!

I camped out here for a weekend in support of my good buddies who were showing at Renegade Craft Fair. I had a faint idea as to the layout of this auditorium based on photos of the past year’s Renegade.
The parking garage simplifies the parking situation, although the $ 7 parking fee was kind of lame (I know it’s necessary to draw in revenue, but still!). I am assuming the structure is divided into Long Center and Palmer Events Center, so there are arrowed signs directing you in the proper direction.
As for Palmer — it’s pretty darn huge. I mean obviously, as they had to accommodate 200+ vendors (some shared booths). It is very much your typical auditorium. Massive, high ceilings, a little barren warehouse-​feeling, but plentiful restrooms up the wazoo.
There’s several entrances rounding out the corners, so in case of an emergency/​fire — you are set (look it’s crucial to note these things!).
I do know the wall nearest to the parking garage opens up to permit entry of larger display booths/​trucks/​whatever.
In closing, it seems like a pretty adequate auditorium. Hurray?

About the TATTOO CONVENTION SPECIFICALLY!
COOL COOL TIMES!
Amazing tatts and tat-​related products.
Amazing Artists…
I have the top three recommendations of who to see in this order if they are not busy:
1. Ron Domstead
2. Chunk (shares a booth with Ron… on the second row kind of in the center)
3. Jeff Ensminger.
WOW.
You will be glad you did this.
So many different talented artists, so little time.
It IS OPEN TODAY FROM 12 – 6!!!
Be there or stay a square! It is 15 dollars a person and seven dollars to park, it is cash only and you can always park away from the PEC for free just get ready to walk…
DO IT!