Floor Plan and Facilities Guide
Our modern facility includes a large exhibit hall, a spacious ballroom, and numerous meeting rooms that can be customized to accommodate your group's needs.
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“ I was very pleased with how our event was carried out on [the CMCC] end. Virtually seamless! And I truly appreciated how responsive the entire staff was regarding last minute issues/needs that popped up. ”
- Cassie Barber, South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness
“ I thank you all for allowing us to be able to continue to come here because it's been a great 20 years, and we look for it to be 20 years longer. ”
- Barry A. Watson, South Carolina Funeral Director Association President
“ I think what it's done is it helped expose people to who Columbia really is. And I think it's a great thing that's helped bring us the restaurants and retail and get the hotels here that we needed. This was the anchor for the area. ”
- Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor of the City of Columbia
“ The Columbia Convention Center has been a tremendous economic engine. It's been a source of pride, and it's something now that's part of our fabric… Children, grandchildren will be going to and benefiting from the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center for decades to come. ”
- Bob Coble, former Mayor of the City of Columbia
“ We have a lot of repeat clients. Once they experience the hospitality within our facility as well as our food and the quality of the amenities here, they do return year after year after year. We've had some clients with us all 20 years the building's been in existence. ”
- Cheryl Swanson, GM and VP of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
“ I cannot say enough positive things about the staff and how we've worked together to create that environment as our event has grown to the size that it has grown. ”
- Donald Brock Jr., Co-Founder of Soda City Comic Con
“ We have thousands of residents that have passed through this building to attend the events and those events have generated fond memories for those people, so they have a personal attachment to our building, and I think that's something we're very proud of – that we have a lot of community pride in the building and that it's touched their lives. ”
- Bill Ellen, CEO and President of Experience Columbia SC
“ The answer is yes, now what is the question? This is the attitude that greeted us from, our site visit to execution for our event in Columbia. When we had challenges we wanted to accomplish the [ECSC Sports team] in Columbia found answers and onsite their team could not have been more attentive. From the Chef creating specialty meals to Operations putting up signage, the team [at the Convention Center] was as enthusiastic about our program as we are. We cannot wait to return to Columbia with an event in the future. ”
- Lou Mengsol, US Sports Congress
“ You were both extremely patient and helpful from start to finish and the catering and A/V team were great. We received excellent feedback... This was my first time working with CMCC and I look forward to our next opportunity to host an event there. ”
- Erin Hedgecock, South Carolina Department of Commerce
“ On behalf of the SNA-SC executive board, I wanted to reach out and say thank you [to the CMCC] for your help planning the 67th Annual State Convention... We were blown away by how wonderful everyone was at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center! ”
- Clare Buck, South Carolina Student Nurses' Association
“ I was very pleased with how our event was carried out on [the CMCC] end. Virtually seamless! And I truly appreciated how responsive the entire staff was regarding last minute issues/needs that popped up. ”
- Cassie Barber, South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness
“ I thank you all for allowing us to be able to continue to come here because it's been a great 20 years, and we look for it to be 20 years longer. ”
- Barry A. Watson, South Carolina Funeral Director Association President
“ I think what it's done is it helped expose people to who Columbia really is. And I think it's a great thing that's helped bring us the restaurants and retail and get the hotels here that we needed. This was the anchor for the area. ”
- Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor of the City of Columbia
“ The Columbia Convention Center has been a tremendous economic engine. It's been a source of pride, and it's something now that's part of our fabric… Children, grandchildren will be going to and benefiting from the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center for decades to come. ”
- Bob Coble, former Mayor of the City of Columbia
“ We have a lot of repeat clients. Once they experience the hospitality within our facility as well as our food and the quality of the amenities here, they do return year after year after year. We've had some clients with us all 20 years the building's been in existence. ”
- Cheryl Swanson, GM and VP of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
“ I cannot say enough positive things about the staff and how we've worked together to create that environment as our event has grown to the size that it has grown. ”
- Donald Brock Jr., Co-Founder of Soda City Comic Con
“ We have thousands of residents that have passed through this building to attend the events and those events have generated fond memories for those people, so they have a personal attachment to our building, and I think that's something we're very proud of – that we have a lot of community pride in the building and that it's touched their lives. ”
- Bill Ellen, CEO and President of Experience Columbia SC
“ The answer is yes, now what is the question? This is the attitude that greeted us from, our site visit to execution for our event in Columbia. When we had challenges we wanted to accomplish the [ECSC Sports team] in Columbia found answers and onsite their team could not have been more attentive. From the Chef creating specialty meals to Operations putting up signage, the team [at the Convention Center] was as enthusiastic about our program as we are. We cannot wait to return to Columbia with an event in the future. ”
- Lou Mengsol, US Sports Congress
“ You were both extremely patient and helpful from start to finish and the catering and A/V team were great. We received excellent feedback... This was my first time working with CMCC and I look forward to our next opportunity to host an event there. ”
- Erin Hedgecock, South Carolina Department of Commerce
“ On behalf of the SNA-SC executive board, I wanted to reach out and say thank you [to the CMCC] for your help planning the 67th Annual State Convention... We were blown away by how wonderful everyone was at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center! ”
- Clare Buck, South Carolina Student Nurses' Association
“ I was very pleased with how our event was carried out on [the CMCC] end. Virtually seamless! And I truly appreciated how responsive the entire staff was regarding last minute issues/needs that popped up. ”
- Cassie Barber, South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness
Upcoming Events
Sat
04
Oct
2025
October 4, 2025
Tue
07
Oct
2025
October 7, 2025
Thu
09
Oct
2025
October 9, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Sat
11
Oct
2025
October 11, 2025
Wed
15
Oct
2025
October 15, 2025 - October 16, 2025
Tue
21
Oct
2025
October 21, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Tue
21
Oct
2025
October 21, 2025
Exhibit Hall
Sat
01
Nov
2025
November 1, 2025
Mon
03
Nov
2025
November 3, 2025
The SC Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is excited to announce the 2025 Environmental Assistance Conference. This event will be held on November 3, 2025, in Columbia at the Columbia
Fri
07
Nov
2025
November 7, 2025
The Live Healthy SC Conference is more than an event. It is a statewide movement. This year, the South Carolina Department of Public Health, in collaboration with the Alliance for a Healthier South
Thu
13
Nov
2025
November 13, 2025
Fri
14
Nov
2025
November 14, 2025 - November 16, 2025
Now in its 40th year, CFSA’s Sustainable Agriculture Conference is a weekend of learning and community focused on advancing local, sustainable, and organic agriculture in the Carolinas. This year’s
Sat
15
Nov
2025
November 15, 2025
Mon
01
Dec
2025
December 1, 2025 - December 3, 2025
Join us for 2 days of education, networking, product and services exhibition, and member recognition at our annual Workshop and Exhibit at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - located in the
Sat
06
Dec
2025
December 6, 2025 - December 7, 2025
The perfect way to skip out on big box stores and choose to support SMALL on this holiday season at this two day show at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center! Come get a head start on Christmas
Sat
20
Dec
2025
December 20, 2025
Fri
02
Jan
2026
January 2, 2026 - January 4, 2026
Welcome to the Home Building and Remodeling Expo, presented at the conveniently located Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center! This comprehensive home show brings together homeowners and many of the
Fri
16
Jan
2026
January 16, 2026 - January 18, 2026
Wed
21
Jan
2026
January 21, 2026 - January 24, 2026
Wed
28
Jan
2026
January 28, 2026 - January 30, 2026
Wed
11
Feb
2026
February 11, 2026 - February 12, 2026
Wed
11
Feb
2026
February 11, 2026
Fri
13
Feb
2026
February 13, 2026
FDH employee only event to celebrate our 2025 company success through awards and prizes. Educational breakout sessions will also be held in separate rooms.
BALLROOM B&C
Sun
15
Feb
2026
February 15, 2026 - February 17, 2026
Thu
26
Feb
2026
February 26, 2026 - February 28, 2026
Fri
27
Feb
2026
February 27, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Welcome to the Home & Landscape Expo, presented at the conveniently located Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, February 27 - March 1, 2026! This comprehensive home show brings together
Exhibit Hall
Mon
02
Mar
2026
March 2, 2026 - March 4, 2026
Wed
11
Mar
2026
March 11, 2026 - March 13, 2026
Tue
17
Mar
2026
March 17, 2026 - March 20, 2026
Sat
21
Mar
2026
March 21, 2026
Sat
04
Apr
2026
April 4, 2026
South Carolina's first family-building expo dedicated to provide education, support and hope for every path to parenthood.
Ballroom AB
Sat
11
Apr
2026
April 11, 2026
Fri
24
Apr
2026
April 24, 2026
Sat
11
Jul
2026
July 11, 2026
Wed
27
Jan
2027
January 27, 2027 - January 29, 2027
Sun
07
Feb
2027
February 7, 2027 - February 9, 2027
Tue
16
Feb
2027
February 16, 2027 - February 17, 2027
Tue
16
Mar
2027
March 16, 2027 - March 17, 2027
