How to get to the Yakima Convention & Event Center
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Directions from Seattle, Spokane and Portland
From Seattle: Take I-90 East; at Ellensburg take Exit #110 to Yakima, Follow I-82 South until Exit 33B Yakima Avenue/Terrace Heights. Turn right on to Yakima Avenue and continue 2 blocks to 8th Street, the Yakima Convention & Event Center is at the corner of 8th Street and Yakima Avenue. Approximately 2.5 hours.
From Spokane: Take I-90 West nearly to Ellensburg. Take Exit #110 to Yakima and follow I-82 South until Exit 33B Yakima Avenue/Terrace Heights. Turn right on to Yakima Avenue and continue 2 blocks to 8th Street. The Yakima Convention & Event Center is at the corner of 8th Street and Yakima Avenue. Approximately 3.5 hours.
From Portland: Take I-84 East to Biggs Junction and take Exit #104, travel North on I-97 until you reach City Center/Yakima Avenue Exit 33 Yakima Avenue. Continue 2 blocks on Yakima Avenue to 8th Street. The Yakima Convention & Event Center is at the corner of 8th Street and Yakima Avenue. Approximately 3.5 hours.
Yakima Convention & Event Center Key Features
Column-Free Room to Roam
54,000 sq. ft. of column-free, flexible meeting space
Large Event Ready
Space to accommodate groups of up to 3,000 people
Outdoor Plaza
Great for open-air gatherings, luncheons and evening receptions
Generous Pre-function Space
Expanded lobby space makes registration quick and easy
Seamless Food Service
Professional full-service, on-site catering
Ease of Access
1,000 sleeping rooms within close proximity to the Convention & Event Center
Stay Connected, Park Free
Complimentary Wi-Fi and parking
Unwind After Your Event
Your guests will have the freedom to explore our diverse restaurants, perfect their swing on scenic golf courses, savor pours at area wineries, or discover creative craft at local breweries.