Rockhampton Showgrounds Venue Selector 2014

Rockhampton Showgrounds

VENUE SELECTOR

The Rockhampton Showgrounds Complex The Rockhampton Showgrounds Complex is a multi-function facility comprising almost two dozen different venues. From fully serviced open spaces to meeting and function rooms right through to huge clear span exhibition buildings, the Rockhampton Showgrounds Complex is sure to have a venue to suit your needs and budget.

Energetic, highly trained and experienced staff are ready to work with your event organisers, local suppliers and regional tourism and business development organisations to give your event the edge.

At the Rockhampton Showgrounds, we know events. The facility has hosted international and national expos such as Beef Australia and QREX (Queensland Mining and Resources Expo), as well as numerous trade shows, home shows, motor shows, career expos, product launches, banquets‌ and the list goes on. We can even arrange to have your event ticketed using the latest telephone and online booking facilities.

Use this Showgrounds Venue Selector booklet to determine which of our most popular venues will suit your needs. Rockhampton Showgrounds staff will be pleased to assist you at every step of the way.

Rockhampton Showgrounds is owned and operated

by Rockhampton Regional Council PO Box 1860 Rockhampton QLD 4700 PHONE (07) 4924 5600 | FAX (07) 4924 5633 www.rockhamptonshowgrounds.com.au

ROBERT SCHWARTEN Pavilion indoor

ROBERT SCHWARTEN PAVILION INDOOR A modern air-conditioned clear span building, ideally suited to events requiring a large amount of indoor space.

ROBERT SCHWARTEN PAVILION INDOOR

Area 2000m2 floorspace Key features: • Foyer for guest registration • Power – standard 15 amp outlets and 3-phase

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• On-site catering for all tastes and budgets • Easy access for heavy vehicles • Toilet facilities on site • Can be combined with outdoor section for extra large events or partitioned to allow for multiple activities under one roof (eg dining and conference) • Wheelchair accessible

robert schwarten PAVILION INDOOR

Ideal for: Trade shows, industry expos, retail demonstrations, banquets.

ROBERT SCHWARTEN PAVILION INDOOR

ROBERT SCHWARTEN OUTDOOR

ROBERT SCHWARTEN OUTDOOR A modern versatile clear span structure, with granite floor, giving a light and airy outdoor feel.

Area 4000m2

ROBERT SCHWARTEN OUTDOOR

Key features: • 10m ceiling height • Power – standard 10 amp, 15 amp and 3-phase

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• Grandstand seating and temporary fencing available • Catering available • Toilets / showers nearby • Can be combined with indoor section for extra large events • Wheelchair accessible Ideal for: Trade shows, rodeos, livestock displays, ute musters.

ROBERT SCHWARTEN OUTDOOR

robert schwarten OUTDOOR

JAMES LAWRENCE PAVILION 1

JAMES LAWRENCE PAVILION 1 This open plan, air conditioned building with fully carpeted floor, enables small to medium sized events to be comfortably accommodated.

JAMES LAWRENCE PAVILION 1

Meals, light refreshments and snacks can be catered for with the on-site kitchen. It can be hired in conjunction with, or separately to, James Lawrence Pavilion 2.

Area 379m2

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Key features: • 2.5m ceiling height • Variety of set up alternatives • Seats approximately 150 with tables and chair or 300 classroom style • Kitchen and servery facilities • Power - standard 10 amp outlets • Building access from outside or within Showgrounds Complex • On and off street parking • Wheelchair accessible Ideal for: Trade shows, retail sales, auctions, large dinners, functions, conferences and seminars, product launches, wedding receptions, Christmas party functions, school formals.

JAMES LAWRENCE PAVILION 1

JAMES LAWRENCE PAVILION 1

JAMES LAWRENCE PAVILION 2

JAMES LAWRENCE PAVILION 2 Similar to the James Lawrence Pavilion 1, this venue is fully carpeted and has easy access from within or outside the Showgrounds Complex. It has a variety of setup options, and can be hired in conjunction with or separately to, James Lawrence Pavilion 1.

JAMES LAWRENCE PAVILION 2

Area 394m2 Key features: • Air conditioned • 3m ceiling height • Variety of set up alternatives • Seats approximately 100 with tables and chair or 200 classroom style • Kitchen and servery facilities • Power - standard 10 amp outlets • Toilet facilities in building • Wheelchair accessible Ideal for: Small conferences and seminars, wedding receptions, trade shows, fashion parades, morning / afternoon teas, cent sales, banquets, major milestones, smaller school functions.

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JAMES LAWRENCE PAVILION 2

JAMES LAWRENCE PAVILION 2

WALTER PIERCE PAVILION

WALTER PIERCE PAVILION If your event requires a spacious venue then the Walter Pierce Pavilion is for you. With a concreted floor and kitchen facilities with interior and exterior servery areas, the uses for this venue are limited only by your imagination!

WALTER PIERCE PAVILION

Area 2130m2

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Key features: • 3.8m graduating to 5m ceiling height • Power - standard 10 amp outlets • Kitchen facilities • Easy service access • Toilet facilities located nearby • Wheelchair accessible Ideal for: Trade shows, retail sales, auctions, large dinners, functions, conferences and seminars, product launches, wedding receptions, Christmas party functions, school formals.

WALTER PIERCE PAVILION

WALTER PIERCE PAVILION

CREMORNE AREA

CREMORNE AREA A large grassed area, adjacent to Robert Schwarten Pavilions, designed to ensure your event takes full advantage of Central Queensland’s great weather.

CREMORNE AREA

Area 8000m2 Key features: • Ample space for large marquees • Easy service access

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• Pleasant tropical garden feel • Floodlit for evening events • Toilet facilities nearby • Wheelchair accessible Ideal for: Machinery displays, sporting expos, horticultural displays.

CREMORNE AREA

CREMORNE AREA

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JAMES LAWRENCE PAVILION 2

WALTER PIERCE PAVILION

JAMES LAWRENCE PAVILION 1

CREMORNE AREA

robert schwarten pavilion indoor robert schwarten outdoor

Rockhampton Showgrounds T. 07 4924 5600 | F. 07 4924 5633 PO Box 1860 Rockhampton 4700 E. showgrounds@rve.com.au www.rockhamptonshowgrounds.com.au

Rockhampton Showgrounds is owned and operated

by Rockhampton Regional Council