ontario convention center

The Rd2CA Quilt show is held the next to last week-end in January every year at the Ontario Convention Center. I have been attending the show every January for the past 7 years and it has only gotten better with each passing year. It is a big show; attending one day was not enough time for me and my friends, so we bumped our stay up to two days. When taking a class, we need three days. We spend one day looking and photographing all the quilts and another whole day just visiting vendor booths and purchasing product we just have to have. This show, commonly referred to as the Road show, is the best regional quilt show in the area. I actually enjoy this type of show more than attending some of the international shows for two reasons. Many of the quilts at the international shows may not be photographed, which immediately diminishes my enjoyment of viewing them! Secondly, because of stricter juried rules, the shows often do not display some of the less than perfect fabulous local and folk artsy pieces found at smaller shows. I've already made my reservations for the "Road" show for next year. Maybe I'll see you there!

Easy access, newer venue. Well lit, good natural lighting, and very nice in and out. As others have said, not a lot of choices for food. There is a Marie Calendar's, In-N-Out, Denny's, Wendy's, Jack In The Box and Quiznos within a 1/2 mile if you have the time and know where to go. All in all one of the better places for a convention center.

This was our first year at this new venue for us. I could not have been more pleased. The facility, and the staff were perfect.... !

Awesome quilting convention, love the building premises and atrium area. But previous reviewer is right! Need more food choices, and more chairs inside with the vendors. How about allowing food carts outside?

Why can't they have more chairs! This show is attended by mostly 50+ people. Needed chairs around the walls inside the exhibit area and outside in the main floor halls. And needed more in-center food options since there is nothing close by.

Another great quilt show. The vendors were fantastic and the quilts spectacular. The exhibit of the CA State Parks was my favorite. Shiela Frampton-Coopers exhibit was very interesting and brought a lot of attention to her form of quilt art.

If I was attending an event at this Convention Center I would only have to walk across the street and I'd be there.

Snotty personnel whenever we had contact with them. Little common sense employed, especially by the parking attendants for the over priced no in and out "privileges". If I had to attend an event there, I would; but if I had my choice of choosing a venue, this would be near the bottom of my list.

the location was within walking distance to my hotel.Just a short walk and your there.A nice walk after you've had a free breakfast at the ayers hotel.

What can I say? The convention center does what a convention center is supposed to do...be a nice place to hold a convention! Easy access to the road, lots of parking, pretty building. A+

The Ontario Convention Center was a nice venue for an expo that I recently attended. On the day of my visit, the cost to park was $10.00, which is not outrageous these days. I arrived early so I was lucky enough to park in Lot A. The lots close to the building fill up quickly. There is, however, another parking area across a very busy street. I had to park there last year when all nearby lots were full. The building exterior is architecturally blah and the landscaping is boring. The inside common areas are bright and airy with lots of space to move around. You are not allowed to bring food or drink (including water) into the facility. I noticed that there is an area where food can be purchased. OCC can be easily accessed from Interstate 10. There are several hotels and a few restaurants nearby. The convention center staff was friendly and helpful. All in all, this venue serves it's purpose.

everything was great . but my day went to fast . i cant wait to go again and this time i will dedicate 2 days . to get to see everything .

It is true! There doesn't appear to be a bad seat! We had a great family treat today at the Barnum and Bailey Circus. The staff at the arena were fast, courteous and professional. restrooms are both clean and plentiful. The only downside was the prices on parking ($10), food, novelties, etc. j

Did a convention here and was appalled that you couldn't bring in a bottle of water and was told to take it outside and dump it...really??? At least have water fountains in the exhibit hall. Facility was clean but the bathrooms were neglected to the point of running out of paper. Have to admit that the conventions floors were the shiniest floors I'd ever seen!

Friendly staff. Good climate control. Well laid out. Quality sound system. Recommend returning. Okay. Now I am just writing because this site wants fifty characters even though I already used fifty characters.