Maude Cobb Convention Center

The Maude Cobb Convention Center is the centerpiece of the Longview Convention Complex in Longview, Texas, a group of event buildings that also includes the Longview Exhibit Center, a rodeo arena and pavilion, small and large agricultural pavilions, and open fairgrounds. The convention center's Main Hall covers 27,000 square feet, and the Eitelman Conference Room and activity rooms add smaller meeting space. The Exhibit Center is 25,000 square feet with three entryways, three roll-up doors for load-in, a PA sound system, wireless internet access, a catering kitchen and ample parking. Events here include a home show, a sports card show, a semi-annual consignment sale and volleyball tournaments. Space is rented by the day, from 8 a.m. to midnight, with tax-exempt rates set 20 percent below standard rates. Acres of open ground suit outdoor events, and the parking lot next to the building has electrical and water hookups for food trucks, vendors and overnight RV camping. Maps and diagrams and an event calendar are posted for planners. Rated 4.6 from 693 Google reviews, 495 of them five stars.