Meeting Planners/Conventions

Convention Bureau Services include the following:

• Detailed information on Convention Facilities (see below)
• Meeting Places
• Lodging
• Dining
• Bid Presentation
• Site selection assistance
• Suggestions for speakers, entertainment, spouse programs and tours
• Registration assistance and name tags provided when requested
• Arrangements for special opening ceremonies
• Area brochures, maps, pens/pencils, and discount coupons for shopping
• Local Publicity

Contact the CVB for more information about planning a convention.

Convention Facilities

McPherson has two conventions facilities that are located at the intersection of I-135 and Highway 56. Each Convention Center can hold up to 400 people. The McPherson Opera House, located in downtown McPherson, has meeting facilities available for groups of 90 or smaller. In addition, several of the McPherson restaurants and both colleges, McPherson and Central Christian College, have meeting and banquet facilities.

BEST WESTERN HOLIDAY MANOR / CONVENTION CENTER

2211 East Kansas Avenue
1-888-841-0038

HOTEL SERVICES: Whether your group is large or small, let us handle your conference or reception. We offer outstanding meeting and banquet facilities for groups from 50 to 500 at our Holiday Center. It is a spacious facility for any event and we have a professional, courteous staff ready to serve you.

Our facility will provide you with the comfort and amenities you deserve while away from home. All our 109 guest rooms feature 25″ or larger remote control TV with free HBO, in room coffee, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, free local calls and free high speed internet access. Business rooms also include an oversized desk with a refrigerator as well as a recliner to relax in after a long day. Work out in our fitness center and then relax in our indoor or outdoor pool with whirlpool. We offer a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast daily or you can enjoy a full service meal at Montana Mike’s Steakhouse.

ECONOLODGE / PERKINS RESTAURANT
2111 East Kansas Avenue
EconoLodge: 1-800-362-0072
Perkins: 1-620-241-0983

HOTEL SERVICES: Rooms feature king, queen, or two double or two queen beds. All guest rooms feature a remote control cable TV, direct dial phones, and free local phones. Nonsmoking rooms are available upon request. Fax service available. Indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna are also available. A 12,000 square foot Fun Center in located in the Indoor Courtyard with ping pong, pool, whirlpool, sauna, and electronic games. You’ll find a new Perkins restaurant also available. Major Credit Cards Accepted. Whether your group is small or large, the staff’s attention to detail and dependability ensures your event goes smoothly.

MCPHERSON OPERA HOUSE
219 S. Main Street
(620)-241-1952

MEETING FACILITIES: The McPherson Opera House is a multi-purpose facility dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the Arts in McPherson and the surrounding communities. Providing rental space for events allows patrons to utilize the facilities and enjoy the unique beauty of the Opera House.