Palmer Events Center

Spacious and clean.Modern design.Good place for events like holiday markets, etc.Employees are super friendly and helpful.

Parking in the nearby garage was $10. Our event was in exhibit hall 2 and we had to walk to the other side of the building when we entered the front (there is no access to the back/hall 2 area from the parking). There was an event in hall 1, upstairs in the meeting rooms, and in hall 2 this past weekend. The venue has air-conditioning and is clean, large, and open.

My family and I attended the Austin Lowrider car show here. Parking was a breeze, and I was especially pleased that they offered free parking to disabled veterans with Disabled Veteran plates.I highly recommend not leaving any valuables in your vehicles. We noticed some suspicious activity as we were leaving, but the Travis County Sheriffs were attentive when I reported it.I have to say, we were a bit disappointed with the car show. It was expensive, and the show itself was quite small compared to other car shows I've been to in the DFW and Austin areas.There was also a tattoo event happening at the same time as the lowrider car show. We kind of wished they had combined the two events to create a better overall experience.

I haven't been to the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar since the Before Times, and I finally had time to pop in on the last day this year. Over 120 booths were set up with artists displaying their works and wares, including leather bags, hats, textiles, jewelry, fine art, mosaics, candles, and miscellaneous crafts. Everything was pretty high-end, not much under $50, most quite a bit more.A couple of bars were set up serving specialty mixed drinks ($10 for a small cup) and beer, and a pizza place was in back ($9 for a large slice), with a few picnic tables set up just like at Costco. No one takes cash, cards only, so bring your plastic. At the center back was the raised stage with rows of chairs set up in front and space at the back to accommodate dancers. Bands play sets at scheduled times starting at lunchtime, then mid afternoon and around supper time. People filled the chairs when we were there, but you can hear the music all over the area, and it makes a pleasant atmosphere. Parking in their garage was a flat rate of $8 (they do take cash) and entry into the Bazaar was $12 per day. It was easy to purchase tickets online using the QR code posted on a sign by the line, and that kept us from standing in it to buy tickets at the door. They scan the tickets straight from your phone, for the uninitiated. This is the Modern Way at many venues and restaurants, and worth learning. The room was fairly crowded when we were there on the last Friday of this year's event. They usually have an outdoor vendor section, but it was around 20 degrees outside this year so we didn't think anyone would be braving that. Palmer has multiple events during the year and is set up well with the adjoining garage. A nice airy, clean venue for events.

What a beautiful event center friendly staff easy parking great views we have been to several events here roller derby and a cat expo such beautiful skyline too

On Dec 29th, I came to this venue to watch The Austin Symphony for the 1st time. The Symphony was excellent!This was the first time I went to venue and found the space to be large enough to have a variety of events here. The mixed beverages were rather pricey (I paid $19.00 which included a tip for a double gin and tonic). There is ample parking in the parking lot adjacent to the venue for $8.00; however disabled Veteran parking is free of charge. However, the bartenders were extremely pleasant.

It's the perfect place for an expo. I've been to about four events at this location and no matter how busy and it appears on the outside, it always feels quite spacious and organized on the inside. There is plenty of garage parking at a flat rate of $8/car, and the venue itself is large and clean, with plenty of clean restrooms inside. Though I have encountered a few pushy and ill-mannered staff members at times, the friendly staff members and fun expos more than make up for the short-lived negativity. A few events I've attended were: College Fair- so many schools were there to represent and chat with perspective students. I highly recommend attending this exciting event with your college-bound teen. Bridal Extravaganza- every bride-to-be should go to at least one bridal extravaganza! Perfect for the whole bridal party, or just you and your groom. There are so many vendors who can provide you with unique and fun ideas for your wedding. They even have a runway show! By the way, go hungry, leave stuffed. My now husband enjoyed the catering and wedding cake vendors the most. City Wide Garage Sale- booths and tables galore! It's a garage sale as big as Texas, y'all. Neat stuff, good prices. Fun to just go and look! I recommend going at least once. Once was enough for me. The Austin Marathon Packet Pickup Expo- I volunteered to work one of the packet pickup booths. As someone who has participated in a handful of fun-runs (marathon runners, I salute you), this was the most streamlined and organized packet pickup I've seen! The expo itself was full of athletic gear, accessories and fun giveaways and freebies.

I've been coming here for years and it needs a major upgrade -- my recent visit for the symphony was the last straw. It's a bit complicated and hard to get to because it technically shares a building with The Long Center. The parking is $8, and you're essentially forced to pay it because there is virtually no other parking anywhere near the venue, plus there are different entrances -- traffic if always a nightmare when you leave, and if you go through the wrong one, you're stuck walking all the way around the garage to get to the events center. The drink prices are comically expensive inside the events center. The restrooms are teeny tiny, not well-kept, and half of the doors to the stalls are broken. It is always freezing inside and there is next to no cell service (they have free wifi but it is spotty at best). It looks extremely old and feels extremely old -- it desperately needs a refresh.

I enjoy exhibiting at the Palmer because of the ease in moving in and not having to pay for parking. It is very customer friendly. The location is also great as it is located on Barton Springs Road. The staff is very friendly. The facility itself is very clean.

This is a cool events center right in the middle of the park! The Palmer Events Center is a place that holds festivals, conferences and the like for Austinites. The place is large, with indoor and outdoor facilities, movable walls and restrooms. The place was clean, and the signage was well done so you could easily find the various areas and restrooms.The building design allows for people to move around the floor plan easily and swiftly. The large covered area allows for food trucks to park in the shade, which is nice. They didn't have many drinking fountains. The restrooms are a bit disappointing, tiny and cramped and not very clean for such a big events space. Parking was easy, there is a garage next door, and a large lot on the other side of the grassy knoll.