The Event Planner’s Guide To Columbus, Indiana

Columbus will surprise you

Columbus is not only known around the world for its collection of work by renowned architects and its lovely, inviting downtown, but the city’s flexible meeting facilities, wide selection of hotels (1,600 rooms), and spirit of service make it the right place for your next meeting or conference.

The Visitors Center staff welcomes the chance to assist professional and volunteer meeting planners in all areas of planning – from generating proposal requests and securing promotional materials to developing community itineraries.

How We Can Help

Whether you are planning a small event or a conference for hundreds, we can help you with…

  • Site visits
  • Bid proposal services
  • Traditional media sssistance
  • Tour itineraries
  • Leisure, family, and spousal ctivities
  • Lodging and meeting room coordination
  • Promotional materials to enhance attendance
  • Maps, event calendars, and information on local attractions and restaurants

Some Helpful Facts

Columbus, Indiana has:

  • 1,350 hotel rooms in Columbus and the Indiana Premium Outlet area
  • The largest meeting venue features 10,000 square feet of space
  • Unique indoor and outdoor venues include:
    The Inn at Irwin Gardens
    The Breeding Farm (barn)
    Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, with acres of space and three meeting venues
    Factory 12 Event Loft

Contact Us

We look forward to connecting with you!

Contact Kate Todd
812-378-2622
ktodd@columbus.in.us