Fredericksburg offers planners many advantages: proximity to Richmond and Washington, D.C., rich history, unique teambuilding and group activities on the Rappahannock River, and a vibrant culinary scene, to name just a few.
Fredericksburg Convention Center features 120,000 square feet of event space, including an 80,000-square-foot exhibit hall that accommodates up to 380 exhibit booths or 3,400 people theater style. The facility also includes a grand ballroom with a capacity of 700 guests. The 5,000-seat Virginia Credit Union Baseball Stadium, home to the Fredericksburg Nationals, includes the 6,000-square-foot Club Room for banquets and receptions with up to 200 people.
The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond property with more than 2,800 square feet of event space. In the historic district, the 98-room Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District features 1,750 square feet of space. Other local options include the Hilton Garden Inn, with 2,628 square feet of meeting space, and the Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg at Celebrate Virginia.
Beyond its modern amenities, Fredericksburg has a deep-rooted legacy. “Many visitors don’t realize how significant a place Fredericksburg is in terms of American history, from George Washington to the Civil War and Civil Rights,” says Victoria Matthews, tourism stadium and sports sales manager for the City of Fredericksburg. Group activities might include visits to Ferry Farm, Washington’s childhood home, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, and the Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail. Virginia Outdoor Center offers guided group adventures on the Rappahannock River.
Groups can enjoy a visit to Fredericksburg’s iconic Carl’s Frozen Custard or modern dining at Stockyards Restaurant & Bar. To unwind, groups can grab cocktails at River’s End Speakeasy, located on the second floor of Galvin’s Delicatessen. A. Smith Bowman Distillery, Virginia’s oldest distillery, can accommodate up to 200 for receptions and other private events.
