September 3, 2026
South LouisianaVisitBatonRouge.com; @VisitBatonRouge
Louisiana’s dynamic capital city, Baton Rouge is also home to two major university systems, a vibrant downtown, and an array of flexible meeting venues and accommodations.
Raising Cane’s River Center features more than 200,000 …
September 3, 2026
Central LouisianaAlexandriaPinevilleLA.com; @APACVB
Randolph Riverfront Center in downtown Alexandria features 67,000 square feet of event space, including a 32,000-square-foot main ballroom accommodating 2,800 for receptions, 1,800-plus for banquets, or 150 exhibit booths.
An additional 27,000 square feet of event space and 261 guest rooms are available …
September 2, 2026
NorthshoreTangiTourism.com@TangiTourism
Southeastern Louisiana University’s (SLU) student union ballroom accommodates 1,000 for lectures and 700 for banquets. Downtown Hammond’s Mezzanine Event Hall accommodates 325, while the restored 1928 Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts features an 830-seat auditorium.
Tangipahoa Parish …
September 2, 2026
Positioned across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge Parish has 1,300 guest rooms and excellent options for small and mid-sized gatherings.September 1, 2026
Besides being home to a 186,000-acre reservoir and top-ranked bass fishing, the Toledo Bend Lake Country in Sabine Parish offers business-ready spaces, supported by a regional inventory of resort guest rooms, private cabins, and state park lodges.September 1, 2026
Planners can coordinate unique offsite networking events at the Mr. Charlie Rig Museum in Morgan City—the world’s only authentic, full-scale offshore drilling rig open to the public.September 1, 2026
Louisiana’s historic Feliciana region is anchored by charming St. Francisville, featuring majestic 18th- and 19th-century homes, unique venues, boutique shopping, excellent dining, and other amenities.July 14, 2026
Mountaineer CountryVisitMountaineerCountry.com; @VisitMountaineerCountry
Part of the seven-county area known collectively as Mountaineer Country, Morgantown is a perfect blend of urban and rural, according to Tami Wood, sales director for the Visit Mountaineer Country CVB. “Downtown Morgantown is eclectic, with a variety of restaurants …
July 14, 2026
Metro ValleySummersvilleCVB.com; @VisitGreaterSummersville
Summersville is a hub of nature, creativity, and local flavors, “where every plate and piece of pottery tells a story of our mountain heritage,” according to Visit Greater Summersville’s website. Summersville Lake, West Virginia’s largest lake, offers dinner cruises, guided …
July 14, 2026
East Central RegionStarkville thrives on its “town and gown” connection between the local community and Mississippi State University (MSU). The combination gives planners a rare blend of large-scale amenities and small-city warmth.
“Starkville is not a conference suburb; it is a …
