Welcome to the Center On Market.
A World-Class Meeting,
Conference and Event Venue
Holding your meeting, conference, or event at the Center On Market promises an exceptional experience where your guests will be talking about your event long after they depart.
Our versatile spaces and expert team are dedicated to every detail of your meeting, conference or event, from small, intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences and splendid celebrations. We offer state-of-the-art features and a commitment to excellence, ensuring your event is unforgettable.
Center On Market Meetings, Conferences and Events
Plan a memorable meeting, conference, or event at the Center On Market in historic downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia. Whether you are hosting five or 800 attendees, The Center On Market offers unparalleled value, service, and flexibility with free Wi-Fi, state-of-the-art in-house audio-visual services, comfortable modern furnishings, and flexible in-house catering.
Center On Market is the perfect venue for meetings, conferences, events, wedding receptions, and social gatherings. Our meeting experts will flawlessly implement your program to the smallest of details, allowing you to feel at peace while enjoying your meeting.
5
Meeting Rooms
800
Largest Capacity Theater Style
400
Capacity for Dinner at Round Tables
Discover Historic Parkersburg
Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers, Parkersburg is home to amazing history and heritage attractions including Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, where Harman Blennerhassett became entangled in a mysterious military enterprise with Aaron Burr. Take a sternwheeler to the island and tour the grounds, the reconstructed Blennerhassett Mansion, or take a carriage ride. Other unique historic attractions include Julia-Ann Square Historic District, the state’s largest residential historic district; Henderson Hall, one of America’s finest and most complete historic homes; and the nationally recognized Oil & Gas Museum. It would be our pleasure to handle the details of a historic tour of the area for your attendees.
Get Outside and Play
Parkersburg offers a variety of outdoor activities, including seven public and semi-private golf courses, as well as hiking, biking, and Kayaking at Mountwood Park or North Bend State Park. Contact us to arrange outdoor activities for your group.
Vibrant Arts and Entertainment
IIndulge in the arts when you visit! Parkersburg is known for its cultural offerings, including the Parkersburg Art Center, the Historic Smoot Theatre, and various performing arts groups, such as the Actors Guild of Parkersburg.
Location
Located within a day’s drive of more than half of the U.S. population, Parkersburg is easily accessible from Columbus, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and the entire Mid-Ohio River Valley. This vibrant destination is home to top historical attractions, museums, arts & entertainment venues, events, and great culinary experiences. To learn more, visit GreaterParkersburg.com.
Downtown Parkersburg Events
Downtown Parkersburg hosts signature events like Taste of Parkersburg, Point Park Concerts on the River and Downtown Throwdown. Visit downtownpkb.com to learn more and schedule your meeting or conference at Center On Market to take advantage of these exciting and entertaining events!
Concerts on the River
Concerts on the River take place at Point Park on the second Friday of each month under the stars by the water’s edge throughout the Summer months of June, July and August.Downtown Throwdown
Downtown Throwdown is the area’s premier beer and barbecue event featuring local breweries, live entertainment and delicious food from local vendors.Taste of Parkerburg
This unique and spirited annual event is held every May and offers an exciting mix of food, wine, and music.
Contact Us
We look forward to hearing from you! Please reach out to us for more information regarding options available for your next event in downtown Parkersburg. Sydney Weber, Center On Market Director, will walk you through each step of the process to bring your idea to life in a seamless way that you and your guests won’t forget. Contact Sydney direct at 304-424-0182, by email at sweber@woodcountywv.com, or complete the form below.
