Located in historic downtown Wilmington on the Cape Fear River. Adjacent to the Best Western Plus Coastline Inn.

Beautiful ballroom with ceiling to floor windows overlooking the Bogue Sound, outdoor patio, the finest preferred caterers on the Crystal Coast, A/V equipment & services, themed decor available.

Services provided include acting as a “one-stop” information center for all meeting & traveling needs, playing a key role in the bidding & invitation process, assisting with entertainment, etc.

Newly renovated campus facilities, complimentary parking, complimentary WiFi, ample outdoor function space, 3 onsite hotels, 2 onsite restaurants, loading dock, drive-in capabilities, Silver LEED Certified.

Complete convention coordination services (all complimentary), including assistance with securing hotel bids, registrars for large groups, housing, name badges, literature, souvenirs, tour planning, publicity assistance, VIP gifts, media assistance & press releases.

The New Bern Riverfront Convention Center boasts state-of-the-art meeting/banquet space for up to 1,350 people & features a 12,000-square-foot ballroom, which can divide into 3 rooms.

VAB Catering, Inc., the exclusive, in-house foodservice provider of the PNC Arena, provides a turnkey service to assist you in planning your event.

Our modern, 500,000-square-foot facility includes a soaring lobby, an elegant ballroom & a massive exhibit hall, along with cutting-edge technological & award-winning culinary delights.