Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County (New Bern)
About us
The Riverfront Convention Center offers meeting planners a state-of-the-art meeting facility, along with the charm of North Carolina's first colonial capital. The 45,000 square foot convention center features a 12,000 square foot ballroom, breakout meeting rooms, pre-function and exhibit space, and a beautiful waterfront veranda. The convention center can accommodate groups of up to 1,350, and serve banquets for more than 1,000. Over 500 guest rooms are within walking distance, and there are 1,700 guest rooms within a close drive. The Coastal Carolina Regional Airport hosts an additional carrier and upgraded ground services, over 5 car rental agencies, limousine companies, and the historic trolley to make it easy to get to and around New Bern. Meeting planners have long selected New Bern for its convenient facilities, excellent accommodations, unique attractions, many recreational and nightlife opportunities, and most importantly, our long history of hosting meetings and our commitment to service! Every event is a special event at the Riverfront Convention Center!
Venue Details
Amenities
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- View (ocean or water)
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Outside caterers allowed
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- Airport shuttle
- Taxi
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- View (ocean or water)
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Outside caterers allowed
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colonial Capital Ballroom - Ballroom (A, B & C) | 12,000 sq. ft. 100 x 120 sq. ft. | 22 ft. | 1350 | 1000 | 1350 | 1350 | 770 |
Tryon Room (A & B) | 2,030 sq. ft. 42 x 48 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 225 | 150 | 225 | 225 | 145 |
Heritage Hall | 8,000 sq. ft. - | - | 800 | - | 800 | - | - |
Berne Room | 1,680 sq. ft. 42 x 40 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 175 | 120 | 175 | 175 | 120 |
Promenade | 1,900 sq. ft. - | - | 100 | - | 100 | - | - |
Executive Boardroom | 450 sq. ft. 19 x 24 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | - | - | - | - | - |
Riverfront Veranda | 5,900 sq. ft. - | - | 350 | 250 | 350 | - | - |
Ballroom A | 6,000 sq. ft. 60 x 100 sq. ft. | 22 ft. | 650 | 500 | - | 650 | 375 |
Ballroom B | 3,500 sq. ft. 58 x 60 sq. ft. | 22 ft. | 390 | 250 | - | 390 | 220 |
Location
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Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County (New Bern) Frequently Asked Questions
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Health and Safety
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