Ontario Convention Center

Came here for a quilt show. This was my first time at Ontario Convention Center. I was impressed by how clean it was, particularly the bathrooms. Definitely smaller than the LA Convention Center but that's to be expected. You can park in their official lot for $15 across the street and they provided a shuttle over if you needed it. Idk if they always have the shuttle or if it depends on the demographics of whichever convention is going on, but it's worth noting.I personally parked on the street because there was ample parking and it was FREE.

I've been here a few times and I enjoy how open this convention center is in terms of lights and size. That matters when you are working or doing a show for a few days. It can get so claustrophobic if the rooms are dark and smaller. This center is open and be and fresh. I loved the options for food, decent prices. And the parking is easy to find and pay for in the front. There is no come and go option, but Starbucks is walking distance away. Random thought, the restrooms are super clean and there were so many there was no wait at any part of the day. I will be back.

FANTASTIC CON VENUE! I've been here for a business conference and annually for Anime Expo Chibi, I never get enough of this convention center. It's modern, clean, and has plenty of space for vendors, attendees, outdoor activities and live performances. The Ontario Convention Center is certainly a chameleon that adapts to any event, I've heard it's fun for CreepIE con too! The convention center fit an artist alley, exhibit hall, panels, food village, multiple stages, and an outdoor market all on the premises! It's perfect for Anime Expo's little brother. I LOVE that it's easy to navigate and find wherever you need to go! The signage is excellent and there's plenty of staff to help guide you. The convention center has some decent food and drinks. It's expensive fast food fare for the most part but it's definitely edible. I mainly purchase drinks from the convention center to keep me hydrated as they're cheaper than buying from an outdoor food vendor. The convention center doesn't have parking on the premises so you basically have to cross the street to access their lot. I was charged $25 bucks per day to park my car. I felt safe leaving my car in their lot as there were attendants monitoring the area. The convention center is close to several hotels and is somewhat walkable from a few restaurants.

I come here every year for the California Trucker Show. The convention center is huge, unfortunately they always have parking blocked off (I believe for vendors and employees only) so you have to pay to park and walk across the street a little ways. Every year they have a little area for Big Rigs to show off their builds on the outside parking lot and many vendors there selling merch. On the inside, there are many companies there recruiting workers for employment. Also different insurance and brokerage companies there as well. It's a great mix with a little bit of everything. Free merch and spin the wheel games for prizes. Beers are about 17 dollars a can. Hourly raffles. There's a little cafe spot inside as well that says food and drinks. Usually I come there first and their foods pretty good. Best part is it is free for the public and takes about 2 hours to go through every part. I've found a short term job there, brought a friend and got several job leads for him there, I always come out with about 10 new work t shirts and 10 work hats and an all around fun experience for a Sunday morning. If anyone is interested in attending In person just go to Californiatruckingshow.com

The Ontario Convention Center, located in Ontario, California, is a premier event venue in the Inland Empire region. The facility is an excellent choice for a variety of events, including conventions, trade shows, corporate meetings, and social events.One of the standout features of the Ontario Convention Center is its versatile and spacious floor plans. The venue has over 225,000 square feet of flexible space, including a 70,000 square foot column-free exhibit hall, a 20,000 square foot ballroom, and numerous meeting rooms and breakout spaces. This flexibility allows for a wide range of event configurations and ensures that the venue can accommodate a variety of event sizes and setups.Another impressive aspect of the Ontario Convention Center is its state-of-the-art technology capabilities. The venue offers a range of advanced audiovisual equipment, including high-definition projectors, sound systems, video walls, and digital signage. The facility also has robust internet capabilities, with high-speed Wi-Fi and wired network connectivity throughout the venue. These features make it easy for event organizers to create engaging and interactive experiences for attendees.The Ontario Convention Center also offers a variety of catering options, ranging from simple coffee breaks to elaborate multi-course meals. The venue has an in-house culinary team that can create custom menus tailored to the specific needs of each event. The food is consistently fresh, well-prepared, and presented professionally, ensuring that guests are well-fed and satisfied throughout the event.The Ontario Convention Center is an exceptional event venue that offers a wide range of features and capabilities to ensure a successful and memorable event. The facility's flexible floor plans, advanced technology, catering options, and other amenities make it an excellent choice for a variety of events. Despite its location, the Ontario Convention Center remains a top choice for event organizers in the Inland Empire region and beyond.

Attended CreepIE on 9/20-9/21/2024. They don't allow outside food. Producer of CreepIE told us that Ontario Convention Center offers vegan options, however, due to poor communication between Ontario Convention Center kitchen staff and non kitchen staff , they only have the vegan options if you order from the non kitchen staff. How does that even work? They don't even allow in and outs from the parking lot either. You'll have to pay again! This is unfair for the people who eat vegan food, people who rock a vegan lifestyle, and those who have food allergies. I went through the whole event hungry and wanting to leave to get food. Never coming here again unless they change their policy.

Gun Show My SO and I attended. Parking fee is $15 and can only be used once. You can't be in and out of the parking. Tickets were $16 + $2, ticket price allows entrance for both days. The Hall that was used was not huge like the one in Long Beach. But it was enough to accommodate vendors. At the entrance, the security asks you if you want to be stamped so you can be in and out of the Hall. The Main event is the Gun Show but there are vendors selling knives, foods, outdoor backpacks, ammo's, jewelry and gemstones. I have noticed though that there are more customers buying ammo's. Probably they have a good deal. My SO found what he came for, purchased and we left. The temperature inside was too cold for us. Facilities inside the hall and outside. As well as ATM's, I saw 2 of them. Vendors give a good deal when you pay in Cash. There are 2 food vendors inside too. *My first time and it will not be the last. It wasn't bad.

It's easy to navigate to this convention center, wherever you may be coming from. They have two main parking lots that you'll be directed to, upon arrival. Parking will vary from $10-$15 depending on your event, and yes they will accept cards. The convention center itself has high ceilings and is decent sized. It's nothing like the L.A. or Long Beach Convention Centers, but perfectly adequate for smaller events! Their bathroom facilities were clean (just speaking for the women's restroom) and food options are a cafe area and also some burrito/taco stand. On my last visit, I went for the burrito bowl which was chicken, rice, beans, and choice of sides. Came to about $10.50 with tax. Flavor was okay, but I was not hungry afterwards! But yeah, cool convention spot. I also spoke with their convention staff over the phone and they were helpful with my questions prior to the event. I forgot the name of the lady I spoke with (she was so helpful though!), but she was great.

I just realize that the food looks good but it's not fresh. This organization's spend too much money to have hard churros.

Too expensive to go to anything there. I had to pay a lot to park and then to get into the building. I spent $50 before I went to any show. It's a nice facility just too expensive for my blood.