kids encyclopedia robot

Overland Park Convention Center facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Overland Park Convention Center
Location 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
Coordinates 38°55′42″N 94°39′19″W / 38.92833°N 94.65528°W / 38.92833; -94.65528
Owner City of Overland Park, Kansas
Operator Global Spectrum
Construction
Opened 2002
Architect DLR Group
Tenants
None

The Overland Park Convention Center, opened in 2002 and hosts on average 330 events each year. The OPCC sits on a 26-acre (110,000 m2) site in Overland Park, the largest suburban city in the Kansas City metropolitan area and the second largest city in Kansas. The mid-sized convention center features a 60,000-square-foot (5,600 m2) exhibition hall that connects to the 25,000 sq ft (2,300 m2). Edwin C. Eilert Ballroom. The OPCC provides an additional 15,000 sq ft (1,400 m2). of event space of divisible meeting rooms, and 40,000 sq ft (3,700 m2). of pre-function space that proudly houses over 50 selected works of art created by renowned Midwestern artists.

OPCC was designed by architectural firm DLR Group. Major partners include Pepsi, Fern Exposition, Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue.

Image gallery

Events

The Overland Park Convention Center hosts a variety of events throughout the year, from large consumer shows to dance competitions to conventions to small corporate meetings. Some of the annual events include:

  • Johnson County Boat Show
  • Johnson County Home and Garden Show
  • KC Bridal Spectacular
  • Heartland Model Car Nationals
  • Missouri District Youth Convention 2006-2012 (United Pentecostal Church International)
  • Naka-Kon
  • Royals Fan Fest (2009 - 2013)]
  • Kantcon Tabletop Gaming Convention

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Overland Park para niños

kids search engine
Overland Park Convention Center Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.