What an interesting place. Dropped by here for an event, and realized there were several going on that were also fun. It was a strangely windy, rainy, and cold day, so it was great that parking was pretty convenient and not too far from the doors. It's a relatively big place, so nothing felt too crowded, but also not so large that it took forever to get to the different sections. And, there were more than a few food options. There were some commercial options by the entrance, as well as in the center (a more generic type grill cafeteria). The hamburger and fries ended up being pretty good and reasonably priced for a convention center. There were also some food trucks outside if you were willing to stand in the cold rain (which we did anyway for a shake of all things). Will definitely come back for future events! TIP: Some events come with free parking; check the schedule in advance! read more

Reno-Sparks Convention Center - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Reno, Nevada

50+ courts under 1 roof. It's live and jumpin' from 9am-9pm with hoops, hoops, and more hoops all Memorial Day weekend. Event is run well. Staff is nice and professional. Food options could be better. Vendors were decent. Bathrooms are generally maintained. read more

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A huge convention center converted to host the Jam On It event. Many basketball games going on and lots of fun for everyone. It's kept well and workers cleaning the place periodically. The basketball court surface was very slippery. This is temporary fixing but it should be improved for future events. read more

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Came here for a basketball tournament. The parking situation can be clearer: the front lot got full really early, then you have to find your way to go to Lot C, which is right next to Atlantis Hotel. $10/day with in and out privilege. There is a different color card/receipt for each day. Wished there was a few more choices of food and beverages inside the convention center, like additional vendors, not only the two food trucks right outside the entrance. There are some merchandise vendors on the hallways leading to the courts, that was very good. Courts were quite slippery: expect that. The Atlantis Hotel has a sky-walkway directly to the convention center. That is the quickest and most convenient way to stay. Will come again for other events. Clean bathrooms and hallways. Polite staff and very helpful. read more

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Back again to watch my daughter participate in the MPSF indoor races. Love the convenience of parking at the Atlantis and walking over the sky pass right into the convention center. I was a little shocked that the admission was seventeen dollars but it was worth it. They put a lot of money into building this indoor track! It's clean and beautiful They have healthy options for food even though I didn't partake in that today! read more

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Quality/Quantity - HUGE convention center. I think this is only the second time I have been here. I remember you were large, but I did not remember THIS large. Sadly, only two small events were here this weekend. See pictures. We attended the Amazing Art Expo and "Just Between Friends" shows. Ambiance - Again, huge location. 600,000 square feet. Enough to fit 36k people. 53 meeting rooms. Thanks for the bridge connecting you to Atlantis. After visiting both shows, my wife and I spent some time in Atlantis. Plenty of free parking. Many events, see website. All concession stands were closed today. There were vending machines. Service - Self service today. Price - Shows/expos were free today. Parking was also free today. Thank you. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1965 and thank you for the remodel in 2009. read more

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I've been to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center a handful of times, for different events, the most recent was for a job fair. I really like this convention center because it's so spacious and there's ample parking for attendees; it's especially convenient because it's located next to the Atlantis Hotel Casino, if the convention center parking seems full, we park at the Atlantis and just walk through the Atlantis. read more

Reno-Sparks Convention Center - The only vendor I was interested in approaching at the job fair. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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My daughter had a volleyball tournament here this weekend. The convention center is large and lots of people and vendors. Parking wasn't bad. We were really disappointed by the lack of food options for people with allergies. Both my daughter and I have celiac disease (gluten allergy), and there were almost no safe choices available. I had to leave the convention center all three days just to find her something to eat. It's incredibly difficult to spend an entire day at a tournament with nothing safe to eat on-site. read more

They won't accept cash for their $40 garbage gas station sandwiches, so their vendors and attendees starve while they won't accept legal tender. They don't even have it posted so you wait in their 30 minute line just to have your cash refused and you starve. Do better read more

Lots going on at the convention center this weekend. We went to the Reno Expo 2025, which is an RV, Boat, Home & Garden and Pet Show. So much to see and lots of treats and giveaways along the way. To my surprise there was also a Crystal Festival. So many vendors and such a cool variety of stones, crystals and jewelry of all sorts. Really fun and well worth the time!! read more

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I really was hoping for more. I was very excited to go to my first nerdvention. It was a free anime/ gaming and horror/ gaming convention and had five voice actors. Coming in there were really no signs and it was super quiet the whole way there google was telling me they were closed. I was very worried I would get there to nothing.People showed up some in costume very cute. I worr my shinobu kocho (demonslayer) haori. There was quiet music and tables full of prints, funkpops, and stickers. Nothing crazy wonderful. They had pretty stuff that was like 80 but noy much. Would have loved more signage. Music, and fun. Also, more horror. Maybe cool themed snacks and drinks. Really had nothing I wanted to spend money on bummer. I was ready with cash as it was free. Still had a nice chill afternoon . It was like they didn't expect anyone to show up. read more

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Came here for a 3 day volleyball tournament. $10 parking. Some people parked free outside the convention like at Atlantis which is across the street and connects to the convention via sky bridge. For coffee lovers, there's a Dutch Bros right across the street as well. I believe it was drive thru and walk up. There's maybe 3 parking lot entrances to the convention. My map never brought us to the front. In fact, it always directed us to enter thru kietzke ln, there's an entrance right before Virginia street. There's was always parking back there. I think if u entered thru the front entrance, those lots filled up quick and u would have to drive into another parking lot across the street. Another entrance is going on kietzke ln and turning into E Peckham ln. Parking does not accept cash. Each day had a different color parking pass. There's a food court inside and water refill stations. Lots of food trucks also outside. There were in and out parking privileges. There's a parent lounge upstairs that has a bar and open glass viewing area to the courts. Sadly I never made my way up there. Overall great experience, good parking fee, and access to a lot of food options. read more

What a fantastic event this weekend at the home and garden and RV show at the Reno Sparks Convention Center.There were so many cool vendors and it was really a great event. Salty Paws Reno, healthy Doggie Ice cream and Treats with Jason, Sun-Cal Worldwide Shower Heads with Paul, Super Sleep Factory Direct Gel Beds with Joseph, knotty Pine Resorts in Lake Almanor and especially Ethan, Parts Manager with Lithia Chrysler Jeep of Reno, who showed me this very beautiful Bikini Peal Sahara Jeep Wrangler Hybrid. This Jeep was so awesome that on my way home from the Home Show, I drove straight to Lithia Chrysler Jeep of Reno, met Michael, a Five Star Salesman and I took a test drive the Bikini Peal 2024 Sahara Jeep Wrangler Hybrid. My first ever Hybrid test drive. It was a BLAST to drive this Jeep with a 2.0 Turbo in Hybrid mode. I felt total joy! Guess what...I bought the Jeep! I had such a great experience at Lithia Chrysler Jeep of Reno with Parts Manager Ethan, Salesman Extraordinaire Michael, Sales Manager Tony and Finance Manager Colby, that I am now proud Jeep Owner and a Lithia customer for life. Thank you to the Reno Sparks Convention Center for putting out such a great event with so many Five Star Vendors. This event gave me the opportunity to find and then purchase my new 2024 Bikini Peal Jeep Wrangler Hybrid. Julie A read more

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I'm embarrassed to admit that this is the first time I've ever been to the Reno Convention Center! I went to watch a Competitive Cheer Competition and was mostly pleased with the experience. Parking was a breeze and the organizers made getting to our seats easy. The "Showcase" was wonderful but the acoustics were a total zero. I'm not sure who was to blame for this mishap but they may as well have not had any acoustics at all. Other than this audio issue, the Reno Convention Center is a great place and I will be sure to pay closer attention to events held there and attend more often. read more

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I enjoyed this year's ski swap at the Reno Sparks Convention Center. Located across from the Atlantis Casino. Lots of choices and buyer excitement with our upcoming ski season right around the corner! Vendors were helpful. Proceeds helped the UNR ski team. I was looking cross country skis but none were at this event. read more

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Amazing staff clean bathrooms, always attending any trash, nice food for a good price and lots of good vendors with food

This was well organized and set up very nicely! Thank you. We look forward to the next. read more

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One of the better CC I've been to for Volleyball tournaments. Parking wasn't bad for us, we were the AM pool and arrived early. $10 isn't a bad price compared to others. We were wise and came early for our wristbands, saved plenty of time from waiting in long lines. The venue has plenty of restrooms. Every time I visited the RR during the weekend there was an attendee cleaning inside. They really kept up with it. Food options are lacking. There's a coffee shop, juice bar and minimal other junk food options. No outdoor drinks or food. And they will make you throw your coffee away so guzzle it fast! Plenty of seating around the courts. No outdoor chairs or ice chests (typical to other CC). Overall good experience. read more

Overpriced parking with no guaranteed spot. You may pay full price and have to park across the street in another lot. You won't be told nicely either. The employees that I encountered all seemed to hate their job or just hated people in general. Not quite sure. Also, the facilities need some maintenance. Bathrooms are dirty and there are multiple broken handles, making it impossible to lock those stalls. There are better places to hold events in Reno. The casinos do a much nicer job if you've got a large event that you're looking to host. read more

Over my 40+ year professional career, I've attended countless meetings and large professional gatherings with Convention Centers, such as this one in Reno. The interiors of these cavernous spaces pretty much look the same (convention decorated or not), and until you step outside, you could be anywhere. Looking back at my convention center/host city experience, a few occasions come to mind: The overwhelming offerings of Las Vegas, the close-by Reading Market in Philadelphia, and attending a speech by Mikhail Gorbachev in San Francisco. Other host cities that were fun included Portland, Seattle, Montreal, Toronto, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Houston, New Orleans, Chicago, Anaheim, Orlando, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Detroit. My key point is that a great convention is the right combination of professional enrichment inside and a fun and interesting city to explore outside. The Reno-Sparks Convention Center certainly has the goods inside to host a bunch of different events. There's also a direct inside connection to the Atlantis Casino/Hotel, which is a very good combination. Past that, there's not a lot of "there there" in the immediate area, and the really great regional offerings (Lake Tahoe area) are a long schlep away. I'm not one that wants to be isolated within a convention hall/hotel space for a multi-day meeting, so if Reno came up on a convention schedule, I might pass. Individual events for those of us that live in the area are another matter. Gayle and her friend Marti had a fine time while attending the Van Gogh experience (with a rabbit show down the hall) followed by a meal at the Atlantis Gayle and I were here yesterday for a Nevada Independent event (A conversation with legislative leaders) and very much enjoyed listening to a very well moderated and wide ranging dialog with Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager (D-Las Vegas), Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro (D-Las Vegas), Senate Minority Leader Heidi Seevers Gansert (R-Reno) and Assembly Minority Floor Leader P.K. O'Neill (R-Carson City). The room was comfortable, the sight lines were good, but the sound system needed work at times. A no host bar in the main hall (at convention prices) was a nice touch as we intently listened to our elected leader of this purple state (Clark/Washoe Blue - the rest Red). Getting here from Genoa (and back) was relatively easy. It took a few turns but getting here from I-580/US 395 (and back) was straightforward. Parking was also easy to access and free. So as a locals event venue, I'm sure we'll look forward to coming back. read more

Reno-Sparks Convention Center - Nevada Independent Event (Discussion with Legislative Leaders) at the Reno Convention Center (March 2023) - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Huge and airy space. I felt like doing cartwheels or some gymnast floor routine with the carpeted space. Best to park outside. If one stays at the Atlantis, there is an enclosed walkway that connects to it. Put on comfy shoes! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised that Van Gogh the immersive experience came to Reno and we didn't have to go to Vegas or California to get the experience. The convention center was a great location for it. read more

Reno-Sparks Convention Center - Inside the Van Gogh Emersion Experience at the Convention Center 21 August 2022. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I attended the Cancer Community Clubhouse event. The speakers were very knowledgeable and interesting. There were a lot of organizations associated with cancer care and information. The Convention Center was clean. read more

This crew is amongst the hardest working in Reno! Every time I attend an event at RSCC, I'm blown away by the amount of detail and attention they pour into the guest experience. From having easy access to information well placed throughout the venue to keeping a space and facilities filled with thousands of people spotlessly clean, the work required to do it all is insane and they seem to operate flawlessly. I've attended many events at RSCC and most recently I got to check out Safari Club International. I was just floored by the number of vendors and ease of flow moving around the venue. RSCC did an incredible job of making sure the space was well utilized and that it was incredibly comfortable to be in during the event. We are so fortunate to have such a great facility here in our community. Backed by the efforts of RSCVA, this venue hosts some of the most premier events, many of which return thanks to the support from the venue and our community. read more

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I like the fact it was in walking distance from the Atlantis. Been to several tournaments here from Basketball to Volleyball. First time back since the pandemic started. They have signage for entrance and exit. Ample hand sanitizer areas. Ample spacing for groups to space out. Great to be back in a tournament setting to support our players! No food or drinks allowed, face masks must stay on. Restrooms were super clean and taken cared of by some very dedicated ladies. They sure know how to keep that counter area nice and thoroughly wiped down. read more

Reno-Sparks Convention Center - Volleyball Far Western tournament - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Seriously? Was the convention center SURPRISED that the far west Girls Volleyball tournament was arriving today?? Ten thousand visitors and literally ONE parking area, with ONE person at the ticket gate?? Traffic converging on ONE INTERSECTION from five directions?? When you finally get inside to get your entrance ticket/wristband, there's only ONE DESK?? Are you kidding? Reno, you suck. read more

Horrible place to do business with, if I could do negative stars I would. These people have no idea what's going on there is no direction as to where to go or where to stage stuff. Can't use docks without being charged staff is rude and disrespectful. Showed up when we were supposed to and our area that we are paying for was not ready. read more

The interior of this center is first class. Large and roomy with well marked areas for different events. It's in a perfect central location next to my favorite Reno resort, Atlantis. There is a skyway walk connecting Atlantis to the Convention Center. read more

This is a review for the Far Westerns National Qualifier volleyball tournament that we attended April 22-24, 2023. There were several hundred Premier, Power, and National level girl's volleyball teams attending this tournament. The facility was nice, with high ceilings and enough space behind the serve lines for our daughters to run up. The bathrooms were well-maintained and they (smartly) converted one male bathroom to female to accommodate more women : ) Complaints are 1) not enough parking - the lots were often full, and people were waiting for spots or risking getting towed by parking on the grass across the street. Also only 1 or 2 attendants made lines to enter the lot LONG waits. 2) Not enough food and beverage options - lines at the places they did offer were very long. 3) No enough seating for spectators - some folding chairs on sidelines, but definitely needed more, several parents had to stand and that blocked movement between the courts, teams were scrunched up on the hard floor with their backpacks. read more

Reno-Sparks Convention Center - There were over 70 courts in play, but hard to walk around and limited seating - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We have all been talking about what is going to happen with Trent. We anticipated Trent to be fired or demoted, but we never speculated that he would be retiring. Renee supposed to take his Position, due to Mike does not like him, and too many complins from staff and vendors. we still think he was pushed out of his position. We all anticipated that Renee would take his position. However, Mike Larragueta hired her husband to take his position, V.P. Sales Renee cannot report to her husband, he is V.P. Sales and cannot work in the same department. Downtown staff are complaining about her, and none of us likes to collaborate with her. her managerial skills, we feel sorry for the staff. And knowledge in sales is zero. That is why Mike helped her out when she was asked questions in sales at the board meeting , we were laughing at Mike when he said that "we already talked about it before the meeting." We hope our HR sees our questions about the current hiring practice that Mike is doing. We are hoping we can get a good candidate according to their experience and education and a better fit for the position. read more

Here for a SPORT tournament ! They won't allow unopened gallon water to be brought in !!!!! Very inconvenient. You'll have to look for a water station that is very far to fill your water bottle. read more

First time here. Let me tell you one thing this place is HUGE. they have over 100 courts here and it awesome to see . I been to alot gyns but not like this one. read more

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Attended the quilt show this weekend at the convention center and I must say the lack of advertising, directions once you park, and in general any clue as to what door you're supposed to be entering through we're lacking. There were ads up for a great SIA/hot tub sale that was going on, but how anyone would know there was the quilting event is beyond me. That lack of information and visible signs of advertising was probably why it was so poorly attended. Throughout my time there, I saw more vendors than I saw actual folks entering to view the show. I felt sorry for the vendors who participated because of the time and energy it takes to do their set up's and take downs at the end. If I had been a vendor at this show I would be demanding my money back. read more

Waste of time and money to go to the Reno Home and Garden Show. Before they advertise this show they should make sure there will be something to do with Home and Garden. It was more like a RV show. One lade had some plant clippings. Nothing else to do with garden. No fountains or landscaping ideas. No home ideas, NOTHING. This was just plan sad. read more

I have only been here for the gun shows. The facility is clean and large enough to hold such events and even bigger events if needed. Parking is $8, but this allows you in and out privileges on the same day only. Lots of parking available. It is nice if you are coming for a multi day event to stay at the Atlantis hotel, as there is a walkway that can take you directly there. read more

The customer service is beyond rude and even inhumane with the staff at Beyond Van Gogh Reno. We live in South Carolina and bought 2 tickets in July as a destination - our daughter was getting married so we wanted to add this as an activity to enjoy while there. Due to Hurricane Ian, our flights out of Savannah GA got canceled for 2 days in a row - we had to drive 5 hours to Atlanta to get a flight out to get to Reno for the wedding so that my husband could walk his daughter down the aisle (very stressful to say the least). This delay and extra travel meant that we missed our "scheduled ticket time" for the experience. I started reaching out on September 28th (24 hours in advance, as per their request) to try and reschedule to another day/time that weekend. At first I was told they would NOT reschedule them and that I was basically out of luck. Then, after being told I needed to prove the cancellation (which I did), I was finally permitted to change the date/time. Only problem is that it took 4 days to get this accomplished and by that time, we were not able to go to the experience - we had to fly back home! I requested a refund OR to transfer my tickets to a location closer to home (Jacksonville) - that request was denied. So, long story - if an act of God or force majeur disables you from getting to the venue, you are out of luck and money - WOW!! Airlines, rental cars, hotel rooms - all of these companies are being flexible with rescheduling but the idiot powers-that-be at Beyond Van Gogh Reno are heartless and could care less about anyone other than their bottom dollar. Can't believe they would take such a stance due to HURRICANE IAN. Especially in light of the fact that IF I had tickets in Jacksonville, they were offering complimentary rescheduling due to Hurricane Ian. Wow - way to kick someone when they're down. Nice job Beyond Van Gogh Reno, enjoy the $85 you stole from me! read more

I came here for a chamber of commerce function, it is always nice here. The facility is clean and well maintained and there is plenty of space, lots of open lot parking close dining and close accessibly to the interstate. The convention center is a great centerpiece to continue to bring new business and tourism dollars to our ever growing town. read more

BE ADVISED! The Convention center is no longer allowing outside food or drink in the building! They want attendees to dine on overpriced, and less than skillfully prepared slop, and you can wash it down with a $3.50 bottle of water! Spoke with the GM, and got told, " We're really big, worldwide, and we think it's a good idea .." Keep this in mind when booking a event, or even attending a event..Once again, the RSCVA drops the ball.. read more

I have spent a lot of time at this convention center for some ridiculously odd reason. I think it is one of the nicest that I have been to for all kinds of random events. My favorite events here are the Gun Shows. They have immensely large rooms and can configure them as needed. The exterior is pretty much no frills compared to the the Los Angeles CC or Anaheim CC. Heck a bunch of the ones in Vegas are much more flashy as well. Who needs all that crap though. I think this is as good or better and its a much cheaper and better proposition. The facilities are always totally clean. The food is pretty whatever just like all of the other convention centers. There is a massive amount of parking available here. It is also adjacent to the Atlantis casino and not far from the airport and numerous other Reno landmarks as well as downtown. read more

I'm not wild about this barely adequate convention center, but I do love its location. Parking for events -- like Antique Roadshow, or the Homeshow -- isn't great, but it's doable. On the inside of this somewhat outdated facility, they do what they can to capitalize on your captivity. Still, I have found the overpriced food and beverage offerings to be sorely lacking. What Reno needed to increase tourism was a truly updated, large convention center. What we got was a mini-me version downtown. read more