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Mattress Firm ShowPlex

State of the art expansive building

  • Shopping Building

Dimensions

Mattress Firm Showplex

  • Maximum Capacity: 13000 people.
  • Length: 374 feet.
  • Width: 256 feet.
  • Area: 85000 square feet.

Conference Center

  • Maximum Capacity: 200 people.
  • Area: 12700 square feet.

Facility Highlights

Where Flexibility Meets Convenience!
The Mattress Firm ShowPlex & Conference Center, with 122,000 sq. ft. of versatile space, is the ultimate venue for events of any size. Conveniently located just inside the Blue Gate entrance, near the Centennial Building and Pavilion, this state-of-the-art facility offers expansive exhibit space all on one ground-level floor, making it easy for guests to navigate.

Featuring high ceilings and oversized service entrances, the ShowPlex is designed to accommodate large-scale exhibitions, conventions, and trade shows with ease. Attached to the ShowPlex is a modern Conference Center, offering four high-tech meeting rooms ideal for seminars, receptions, hospitality events, and event staging.

With over 2,100 parking spots directly across Meridian Street in the Blue Parking Lot, your guests will enjoy easy access and ample space. Whether you're planning an industry expo or a corporate gathering, the Mattress Firm ShowPlex & Conference Center is the perfect venue for making your event a success!

Facility Highlights

  • State-of-the-art, multi-function complex
  • Excellent Acoustics
  • ADA compliant with wheelchair access
  • Abundant parking nearby
  • Show Production: Ticket booth(s), office and staging space available in designated locations
  • Interior Walls: Two solid walls - 40' long separating West and Center Bays, two partial walls 40' long separating Food Court from exhibit floor in East Bay
  • Water & Drainage: Available on exhibit floor at designated locations
  • Floors: Sealed concrete, exhibit areas cut in 10'x10' grids, unlimited floor loads
  • Food Court for contracted concessionairies
  • Ceiling Access: Features catwalks and cable trays for convenient access from above
  • Wi-Fi capabilities

Facility Uses

  • Trade & Consumer Shows
  • Sporting Events
  • Conferences
  • Seminars & Workshops
  • Concerts & Performance Events
  • Corporate Functions
  • Parties & Recitals

Lighting, Mechanical, and Sound

  • Lighting: Permanent fluorescent and metal halide, dimmable in selected sections
  • Electrical: Maximum flexibility due to the number and variety of electrical services throughout, including 100 amp/3 phase, 208 volt floor vaults, overhead buss ducts and wall receptacles. In addition, Center Bay features two 400 amp load centers.
  • HVAC: Climate control throughout building
  • Sound System: Wireless house PA
  • Accoustics: Center bay engineered for maximum acoustical performance
  • Cable: Available via overhead drops

Building Access

  • Access: Oversized doors facilitate easy move in and move out
  • Service Entrances: 
    Exhibition Center, 4 - 16' x 16', 2 - 16' x 20';
    Conference Center, 10' x 12' roll up door
  • Public Entrances: North 6 standard double doors; South 6 standard double doors; East 9 standard double doors; Conference Center 6 exterior double doors and 4 interior passages from Exhibition Center
  • Ceiling Access: Features catwalks and cable trays for convenient access from above

Meeting Rooms

Conference Center offers 12,768 square feet divisible into 4 meeting rooms and 2 foyers. Can be set up in theater, classroom or banquet style. Includes wireless microphones, CD, DVD, video capabilities, projection screens in fixed locations and dimmable lights.

To receive a customized proposal for your event please contact us at (253) 841-5011 or facilityrental@thefair.com.