Bowling Green State University

Conference & Event Services
231A Bowen-Thompson Student Union
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

4000Largest Group

100Meeting Rooms

2500Overnight Guests

Bowen-Thompson Student Union
Centennial Residence Hall
Falcon Heights Residence Hall
Recreation Center Rock Wall
Recreation Center Pool
BGSU Catering
BGSU Catering
BGSU Catering
BGSU Catering
BGSU Catering
BGSU Catering
BGSU Catering
BGSU Catering
BGSU Catering
BGSU Catering
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Prout Chapel
Prout Chapel
Prout Chapel
Prout Chapel
Olscamp Hall
Olscamp Hall
Olscamp Hall
Recreation
Recreation
Recreation
Recreation
BTSU Theatre
BTSU Theatre

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Are you looking for the top venue in Bowling Green, Ohio? Bowling Green State University in Northwest Ohio offers a full array of conference and event services for our guests with state-of-the-art meeting spaces, new suite-style housing accommodations, and a blend of simple and extravagant menu choices. We have a number of rental halls in Bowling Green, Ohio available right now. We are conveniently located near major airports and just minutes from the Ohio Turnpike. At a fraction of the cost of most metropolitan venues, each all-inclusive Bowling Green conference and event package is tailored to meet both business and personal needs.

Whether you are planning a business or youth conference, corporate training workshop, spiritual retreat, sports camp, or educational symposium, our Bowling Green State University management team takes a personalized approach to hosting conferences and events of all styles and sizes. We even have wedding venues in Bowling Green, Ohio to capture and facilitate your very special day.

BGSU Conference & Event Services is a one-stop shop for every imaginable campus occasion: one contact, one contract, and one price. Each personalized package can include one or more of the following services: professional preplanning and event management assistance, flexible high tech meeting spaces for large and small groups, state-of-the-art audiovisual technology capabilities and expertise, dining and catering options, on-campus housing accommodations, recreational facilities, on-site parking, campus shuttle, and personal concierge. We are among the best corporate event and wedding venues in Bowling Green, OH.

If you can envision a particular Bowling Green event, we can execute it. If you can imagine a unique conference idea, we can implement it. At Bowling Green State University, we will transform our space into your place. Be it for a day or a week, your visit with us is certain to exceed all of your Bowling Green State University conference and event expectations. If you're searching for event venues near you, Bowling Green State University should be at the top of your list.

Watch the video to learn even more of the attributes that make Bowling Green State University the premier event venue in Bowling Green.

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Nearby Cities & Number of Miles:

Toledo - 25
Detroit - 60
Cleveland - 110
Columbus - 120

Nearest Airport/ Number of Minutes:

Toledo Express / 25

Public Transportation Options:

Taxi
Bus
Uber

Metro/Public Transportation Proximity:

Within walking distance

Parking Onsite:

Yes

Parking:

Free

Availability:

Twelve-month conference and event possibilities at BGSU with a special emphasis on May-August.

Room Type(s):

New Air-Conditioned Residence Hall Complexes with several housing configurations, including single guest rooms, shared guest rooms, one-guest suites, two-guest suites, four-guest apartment-style suites, and six-guest apartment-style suites

Bath Type(s):

Private, Semi-Private, and Communal Options

ADA Accessible:

Yes

Largest Group:

4000

Number of Meeting & Event Rooms:

100

Largest Classroom Style:

594

Largest Theatre Style:

1100

Number of Overnight Guests:

2500

Rooftop Space Available:

Technology:

Wide variety of state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, video streaming services, and Ethernet/Wireless Internet access in meeting rooms and housing accomodations. On-site expert technology staff, photographers, videographers, and media professionals to assist with your needs. Special BGSU Perk: As part of our all-inclusive conference package, we provide a tag-along team of videographers who capture highlights and special features of each conference experience that culimates in a personalized and complimentary five-minute memento video gifted to our guests.

Onsite Wireless Internet:

Free

Onsite A/V Staff:

Yes

Food & Beverage:

Outstanding food service with extensive variety of fresh menu options that include the following services: all-you-care-to-eat dining facilities, retail a la carte eateries, full-service pub, and catered buffet or plated meal banquets. Another formal possibility is a customized dining experience that includes elegant table settings, tuxedoed wait staff, and live entertainment.

Must Use In-house Catering:

Yes

Cultural Catering Available:

Yes

Alcohol Permitted:

Yes

Cannabis Industry Friendly:

Cannabis consumption permitted (outside):

Complete Meeting Package:

Yes

Ropes Course / Team Building:

Yes

Special Rates and Packages:

To learn more about how Bowling Green State University can partner with you in planning and hosting your next conference or event, contact our manager of guest relations to design your all-inclusive conference package at a price that can't be beat. For instance, at a metropolitan venue, conference attendees will pay the same amount for parking their vehicle for one day as they would to conference for an entire day on BGSU's campus. Call today and see for yourself.

Phone:

419-372-9019

Event Space Available:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Ideally Suited For:

Adult Social Event
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunion
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Retreat/Camp

Event Spaces

Meeting Room	Descriptions	Square Footage
Lenhart Grand Ballroom	Largest and most popular space. Refinished hardwood floors, state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, stage lighting.
Theater	Large screen, Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound, stadium-style seating for about 250.
Mylander Room	Windows on all four sides. Offers soft lounge seating and a variety of set-up options.
Multi-Purpose Room	Ideal for a variety of events, the Multi-Purpose Room is true to its name.
McMaster Room	Largest conference room in the Student Union. Set-up for 70 to 210. Dramatic skylights.
Anderson Room	Perfect for a meeting for 30 to 50. Fixed audio-visual equipment and flexible set-up.
BGSU at Levis Commons	Located only 12 miles down the road from BGSU's campus, Levis commons offers very large to intimate sized conference rooms. Chose from board-room style, classroom and several other room set-ups that meet your conference or event needs. Each space is completely equipped with all needed AV material, including televisions, projectors, whiteboards, etc.
Olscamp Hall 101	Large conference room ideal for a variety of events. Audio-visual equipment and flexible set-up.

Accommodations

Facility	# of Rooms	# of Beds	Room Type	Bath Type	A/C
Centennial Hall		664	Residence Halls	Communal	yes
Conklin	150	300	Residence Halls	Communal
Falcon Heights		646	Residence Halls	Private	yes
Founders Hall	451	658	Residence Halls	Private	yes
Offenhauer East and Offenhauer West	468	846	Residence Halls	Communal	yes

Catering

BGSU Catering
If you are planning a large corporate event or a personal wedding with your closest family and friends, a holiday extravaganza or a business luncheon, BGSU Catering will custom-create a menu just for you, or you may choose from an extensive list of new and exciting dishes created by our Chefs. Our innovative culinary team, along with our highly trained professional staff, have the experience and the enthusiasm to cater your special event to perfection. BGSU Dining & Catering, offers superb services at a fraction of the cost, to see current promotional deals and pricing for your next event, please contact our office. Dining Services Staff are ready to take your order!
>>> menu (PDF)

Dining

Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Seating Capacity: 1100
One of the most popular spaces on campus, the Lenhart Grand Ballroom, is ideal for conferences, wedding receptions, banquets, lectures, and many other events. An audience of 1100 or even a smaller group of 100 can enjoy the atmosphere of the Ballroom, as it can be divided for the comfort of your attendees. The larger section, accommodates up to 400 people for a banquet. The Community Room, is commonly used to host smaller banquets for up to 200. The room features refinished hardwood floors, state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, and stage lighting. Our Event Planning staff can help you identify the ideal room setup to meet the needs of your event.
The Oaks Dining Center
The Oaks Dining Center is a brand new state-of-the-art LEED Certified dining facility. The location offers multiple stations and an all you care to eat set up. There is a private dining/meeting area that seats up to 250 guests. The dining venue can seat up to 700 guests including the private dining area.
Carillon Place Dining Center
Carillon Place accommodates up to 300 guests and offers a second floor private, outdoor patio as well as an all you care to eat dining set up.
Outtakes
Outtakes convenience stores are located all across campus with to-go food items, drinks and snacks.
The Nest
Located within the Bowen-Thomspson Student Union, The Nest offers you to-go food and drinks with places such as Panda Express, Steak 'n Shake, Jamba Juice, ChickenDipity, Marco's Pizza and Starbucks Coffee.
The Black Swamp Pub and Bistro
The pub and bistro located within the Bowen-Thompson Student Union offers you an array of home-style meals with several drinks on tap. This option is only open during the Fall and Spring Semester.
Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts, located on campus, attached to the Oaks dining facility.
Sweet Shoppe
The Sweet Shoppe, located within the Outtakes @ Carillon Place offers an array of candy and various other snacks.

Services

Service	Description
Media	The Marketing & Media team within the Office of Conference & Event Services offer customers a complimentary video of your stay here at BGSU. They can also be utilized for further video or photo documentation for your future promotional needs or memory.

Technology

Type	Description
A/V Technology	PowerPoint packages, teleconferencing, webinar, e-mail stations, video/DVD, sound system, lighting, video and audio taping
Theater	Enjoy the large screen and Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound of the Student Union Theater, Room 206. With permanent stadium-style seating for 250 people, the Theater is perfect for any lecture or film showing and also offers audio-visual equipment for presentations with PowerPoint or other technical needs.

Area Attractions

Attraction	Description
City of Bowling Green	Bowling Green is an ideal destination for discovery as you explore its vibrant downtown and historic surroundings. Home grown from the "Great Black Swamp" and the prosperous Oil and Gas Boom of the 1930's, we are rich with history blended with spectacular sights and attractions.
Toledo, Ohio	Calling all baseball fans! Visit Muddy Mudhen at 5/3 Field in downtown Toledo. Bring the family to explore Africa at the Toledo Zoo, encounter an array of treasures at the Toledo Museum of Art, relive history at Fort Meigs, or enjoy a boat ride on the mighty Maumee. With so many exciting attractions, you'll want to do more than one day in Greater Toledo.
Excursions	Toledo Mud Hens Baseball, Toledo Zoo, Cedar Point Amusement Park, Toledo Museum of Art, Slippery Elm Bike Trail, Wintergarden Nature Preserve, The Shops at Levis Commons, Rave Motion Pictures, Franklin Park Mall, The Shops at Fallen Timbers, Sauder Village, Hollywood Casino, Lake Erie, Put-In-Bay Islands, Maumee Bay State Park.
Finders	"Your music library". Finders Records, a local music store, offers a wide variety of music choices, with vinyl records and cd's of all your favorite musicians and bands.
Easy Street Cafe	Easy Street Cafe offers home-style meals with a variety of drink and menu choices.
Cafe	Grounds for Thought offers a variety of cafe drinks with hand-roasted beans along with Ohio's largest used book collection between Columbus and Ann Arbor with a growing selection of comic books and vinyl records.
City Pool	Bowling Green City pool offers a complex of water slides, a large swimming pool with diving boards, along with a child's play area and lazy river.
Sam B's	Sam B's restaurant offers delicious bistro cuisine with a classy yet comfortable feel.
Naslada Bistro	Naslada Bistro offers traditional Bulgarian cuisine with a versatile menu of all organic products a wholesome ingredients.
Cafe	Call of the Canyon Cafe offers an array of drinks and menu items with an enticing western atmosphere.
Pub	Two Foxes Gastropub is a local eatery and bar that offers bourbon, craft beer, wine, burgers, and pub fare for everyone.
Cookies	The Cookie Jar and More, has a wide variety of cookie options for you to choose from. Make sure to ask about their "cookie of the day".
Eatery	Mr. Spots, open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. every day is one of BG's favorite wings and hoagie stops. Eat-in, take-out, or have it delivered.
Bar & Grill	Reverends Bar and Grill is an American gastro pub, with amazing burgers you won't find anywhere else.
Bar	City Tap and the Attic, offer premier drinks and appetizers with both domestic and fine beers.
Bar	Beckett's Burger Bar offers pub and specialty food alike, with burger specials, lunch deals, dinner and happy hour.
Sushi	Uraku Japenese Restraunt gives you delicious traditional Japanese dishes and drinks.
Eatery	Kabob It is a formal Mediterranean restaurant with delicious Greek salads, Gyros and Baklava.
Frozen Yogurt	Lolas is a frozen yogurt, serve yourself, shoppe. With dozens of topping options and frozen treat choices.
Bar	Doc's Big City Saloon is a western-themed bar and restraunt with an extensive build-your-own burger and sandwich menu.
Bar	Stones Throw Tavern and Grill has a variety of nightly specials, both food and drink alike. The traditional celtic bar offers a beautiful atmosphere to sit and dine in.
Pizza	Pizza Pub 516 is a BG favorite, offering pizza pies and subs.
Pizza	Campus Pollyeyes gives you delicious hand-made pizza, along with nationally recognized stuffed breadsticks.

Testimonials

"As I reflect upon these past 30 years as a leader of our conference, Bowling Green State University absolutely ranks at the top of our list as an institutional host. Their guest relations team was fantastic."
Deacon Ernest Wyrick, Chairman of the National Youth Conference
"The Dining Services Staff was courteous, professional, and like many BGSU staff who support the Boys State program, regarded by Boys State as our Friends."
Buckeye Boys State
Thank you BGSU Catering for providing us with a wonderful menu. I could never, ever go back to what we used to have and I do not miss the broccoli salad! I so appreciate all your help and for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet.
Career Fair Coordinator
"We had a catered breakfast, lunch and snack. Everything was exceptional and appreciated. Many thanks."
Grandview Band Camp
"The facilities were great; we’ll definitely be coming back. Thank you very much! Everything was excellent! Very organized and welcoming."
UCA

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