Meetings & Conventions

With a lively mix of the rural and the metropolitan, Northwest Arkansas is a popular place for meetings and conventions. From company retreats to family reunions, area chambers of commerce and visitors bureaus can help make meetings successful and memorable. Air travel via XNA expedites bringing in noted speakers and out-of-state attendees. Upscale shopping, fine dining and affordable accommodations make Northwest Arkansas an inviting place for group gatherings.


Best Western Inn of the Ozarks is a popular place for company meetings, family reunions and weddings in historic Eureka Springs. In Rogers, the new John Q. Hammons Center features 125,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and is conveniently connected to the Northwest Arkansas Embassy Suites and Spa. Located in Springdale, the Holiday Inn Northwest Arkansas Convention Center offers 49,000 square feet of meeting space for up to 3,000 people. For smaller groups, Northwest Arkansas’ cultural attractions also play host. Springdale’s Arvest Ballpark, home of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, has several designated group areas, including the party deck behind home plate, the picnic area on the first-base line and an outing area in the outfield for up to 1,000 people.