Wilmington Convention Center

As the largest convention center on the North Carolina coast, Wilmington Convention Center sits at 10 Convention Center Drive with riverfront views of the Cape Fear River and a historic downtown within walking distance, full of shops, restaurants and convenient hotels. It hosts conventions, public shows and trade shows, along with meetings, banquets and weddings. Floor plans and a capacity chart are published for planners, and exhibitors can find a facility event guide and facility services information. A parking deck attached to the building is open around the clock, at $3.00 for the first hour up to a $15.00 daily maximum, though the center does not control the garage's rates or maintenance. Legends Global holds the exclusive food, beverage and alcohol distribution rights and provides full-service catering and concessions, and exhibitors who want to hand out samples complete a food and beverage sampling form. Upcoming events appear with calendar links, including a December 12 to 13, 2026 show open to the public. Call (910) 251-5101. Rated 4.5 from 571 Google reviews, 386 of them five stars.