When you choose the Plano Centre as your event site, you enjoy the planning assistance of your own Event Coordinator.  Your Event Coordinator will work with you on specifics and logistics such as room selections, custom room set-up, audio-visual needs, and all other facets of your event. Whether you are planning a  trade show, meeting, banquet, or wedding, we're here to make your dream event a brilliant success.

Conventions & Tradeshows

• Capacity for groups of 5 to 5,000
• Master stage and dressing rooms
• 21,600 square feet carpeted, column-free exhibit hall
• Trade show booth furnishing packages
• Recreational vehicle parking and hook-ups

Meeting & Seminars

• In-house audio-visual equipment
• Experienced AV technicians
• Free high-speed wireless internet access
• Full service business center

Weddings & Social Events

• On-site gourmet catering and bar service
• Wedding Packages
• Outdoor Courtyard and Rose Garden
• Over 750 free parking spaces

Plano Centre Frequently Asked Questions:

May I bring in my own caterer?  May we bring in our own alcohol?
Plano’s Choice Catering is the exclusive caterer for the Plano Centre, Plano Station and the Grille at Pecan Hollow Golf Course.  Our Catering Manager will assist you in selecting from our wide variety of menus.  Our chefs can also custom design a menu for your special event.    Plano’s Choice Catering also handles all bar service.  Events serving alcohol may require security.  Security is provided by the Plano Police Department at the customer’s expense.  The current rate is $30 per hour per officer with a four hour minimum.

How many guests can your facility seat?
Collinwood Hall can seat up to 2200 theatre style and up to 1500 banquet style.  Windhaven can accommodate up to 375 theatre and up to 200 banquet.  Refer to Room Capacity for additional rooms and set-ups.

How soon can I book an event?  Will you hold a date?  How do I secure a date? 
Corporate Meetings, Weddings, Socials are booked six months to one year out.  Tradeshows and Conventions are booked two years in advance.  Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.  A non-refundable 50% deposit, (half of total rental fee) and a signed contract is required to secure a date on our books.

What does the room fee include?
The lease fee covers rental of the room, tables and chairs, set-up and tear down.  Plano’s Choice Catering fees include table linens, china, glassware and flatware.

What additional costs do I face?
General Liability Insurance is required for tradeshows, conventions and events open to the public.  Plano’s Choice Catering charges are plus 18% service and and 8.25% sales tax.

May I decorate the room?
You may use masking tape, T-pins and push pins to decorate for your event.  Nails, hooks, screws, tacks, staples, putty, double-sided tape or strong adhesive tape may not be used.  You are responsible for any damages to the facility and removal of all decorations, materials, trash, residue etc. after the event.  The Plano Centre will provide trash cans and assistance.  Decorations causing a high volume of trash and debris are subject to clean-up charges.

May I bring a display vehicle into the Hall?
Yes, Collinwood Hall has a 12’ x 12’ street level move-in door.  You may bring in a display vehicle.  The Fire Marshall requires that the gas tank contain less than 1/8th tank of gas, the gas cap taped off, the battery disconnected and protective plastic placed under the engine.

May we distribute food samples from our booth?
Yes, 1oz sample size portions of your product may be distributed.  Exhibitors distributing food samples must obtain a City of Plano Special Event Health Permit and provide proof of insurance.

Do you allow outdoor signage or outdoor banners?
The Plano Centre has a scrolling marquee at the corner of Spring Creek and Jupiter.  The day of your event, you will be listed here.  The City of Plano restricts outdoor signage and banners.  Any outdoor signage must be approved by City of Plano Building Inspections. 

How do I find out if my date is available?
Call us at 972-941-5840 or submit a Request for proposal.