This is my first time coming here. I have parked my car in the attached parking garage. I believe it's $12.00 to park. There was a police officer guiding the cars between 2 lanes. The line did move quickly. I came here today because they were having an import car show. I wasn't sure what to expect. I haven't been to a car show in a long time. The last really awesome show I went to was San Diego, and it was massive! This car show was much much smaller. But doesn't mean it was lacking. Most cars were Supra's, which are sexy, no question about it. Type R, couple BMW, Mustang, Volkswagen, even Lexus. Obvious these owners put a lot of love in their cars. The paint, the upgrades, the engines, the stereo system, and all the extra bells and whistles with interior lights, racing seats, and exhaust and rims. If you don't think cars have a personality, you wouldn't understand this car show. The line to get in was extremely long. But moved pretty quickly. I had my ticket on my phone in an email. But I also printed it out just incase. I checked in and got a wrist band. Once inside, you can roam around freely. They do have bathrooms inside and some food. I saw people walking around with popcorn and big warmed pretzels. Also you can buy drinks. And I think I saw liquor too. I wasn't sure where this center was, but if you're trying to picture where it is, it's across for Terry Blacks BBQ. read more

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It has been a while since I visited Palmer Events Center on Barton Springs Road. Yesterday I had an all day conference at the Palmer Events Center. It is surprising large, aesthetically pleasing space. One of the first things that strikes you is the size breath and depth of square footage. Extremely high ceilings makes the space look even larger. The projection monitors were large and easy to see, which made you felt like there was no bad viewing vantage point. In addition, our conference received flat rate parking of $12, which was excellent. In so garages, you can easily pay $25 upwards. Also, we used their concessions for breakfast and lunch. Having concessions near our meeting hall was super convenient. Surprisingly, concession items were reasonably priced and tasted very good. read more

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Easy parking garage- always $10-$12. I've parked here for the Drop in at the Long Center, picking up my SXSW badge, and the Statesman Cap10 10k race expo. The space is huge and I haven't really explored it fully. Each time I've been inside, the organizers have it extremely organized. Huge space that is able to accommodate thousands. Centrally located to the city. Hopefully I can go to a festival or market here one day soon. read more

Palmer Events Center - Ready for sunday! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Austin, Texas

Perfect venue for anything from trade shows to jazz concerts. We have been here for different events from entertainment to community markets. Plenty of (paid) parking in the next door garage. But no free parking available. read more

Palmer Events Center - Market at the Palmer Center - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Austin, Texas

Was here for classic game fest. In hall 2, the bathrooms inside the hall were under construction. But the ones out side were newly remodeled and the cleanest I've ever seen a convention hall. The ac worked amazing even among all the people in the hall. Staff was nice. read more

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Spacious and clean. Modern design. Good place for events like holiday markets, etc. Employees are super friendly and helpful. read more

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My family and I attended the Austin Lowrider car show here. Parking was a breeze, and I was especially pleased that they offered free parking to disabled veterans with Disabled Veteran plates. I highly recommend not leaving any valuables in your vehicles. We noticed some suspicious activity as we were leaving, but the Travis County Sheriffs were attentive when I reported it. I have to say, we were a bit disappointed with the car show. It was expensive, and the show itself was quite small compared to other car shows I've been to in the DFW and Austin areas. There was also a tattoo event happening at the same time as the lowrider car show. We kind of wished they had combined the two events to create a better overall experience. read more

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Totally disappointing. If you are going for garden plants, Don't ! Same old vendors selling house stuff with a tiny section for Home Depot plants. Save the $12.00 for parking. read more

Parking in the nearby garage was $10. Our event was in exhibit hall 2 and we had to walk to the other side of the building when we entered the front (there is no access to the back/hall 2 area from the parking). There was an event in hall 1, upstairs in the meeting rooms, and in hall 2 this past weekend. The venue has air-conditioning and is clean, large, and open. read more

I haven't been to the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar since the Before Times, and I finally had time to pop in on the last day this year. Over 120 booths were set up with artists displaying their works and wares, including leather bags, hats, textiles, jewelry, fine art, mosaics, candles, and miscellaneous crafts. Everything was pretty high-end, not much under $50, most quite a bit more. A couple of bars were set up serving specialty mixed drinks ($10 for a small cup) and beer, and a pizza place was in back ($9 for a large slice), with a few picnic tables set up just like at Costco. No one takes cash, cards only, so bring your plastic. At the center back was the raised stage with rows of chairs set up in front and space at the back to accommodate dancers. Bands play sets at scheduled times starting at lunchtime, then mid afternoon and around supper time. People filled the chairs when we were there, but you can hear the music all over the area, and it makes a pleasant atmosphere. Parking in their garage was a flat rate of $8 (they do take cash) and entry into the Bazaar was $12 per day. It was easy to purchase tickets online using the QR code posted on a sign by the line, and that kept us from standing in it to buy tickets at the door. They scan the tickets straight from your phone, for the uninitiated. This is the Modern Way at many venues and restaurants, and worth learning. The room was fairly crowded when we were there on the last Friday of this year's event. They usually have an outdoor vendor section, but it was around 20 degrees outside this year so we didn't think anyone would be braving that. Palmer has multiple events during the year and is set up well with the adjoining garage. A nice airy, clean venue for events. read more

On Dec 29th, I came to this venue to watch The Austin Symphony for the 1st time. The Symphony was excellent! This was the first time I went to venue and found the space to be large enough to have a variety of events here. The mixed beverages were rather pricey (I paid $19.00 which included a tip for a double gin and tonic). There is ample parking in the parking lot adjacent to the venue for $8.00; however disabled Veteran parking is free of charge. However, the bartenders were extremely pleasant. read more

Palmer Events Center - Jazz!!! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Austin, Texas

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What a beautiful event center friendly staff easy parking great views we have been to several events here roller derby and a cat expo such beautiful skyline too read more

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It's the perfect place for an expo. I've been to about four events at this location and no matter how busy and it appears on the outside, it always feels quite spacious and organized on the inside. There is plenty of garage parking at a flat rate of $8/car, and the venue itself is large and clean, with plenty of clean restrooms inside. Though I have encountered a few pushy and ill-mannered staff members at times, the friendly staff members and fun expos more than make up for the short-lived negativity. A few events I've attended were: College Fair- so many schools were there to represent and chat with perspective students. I highly recommend attending this exciting event with your college-bound teen. Bridal Extravaganza- every bride-to-be should go to at least one bridal extravaganza! Perfect for the whole bridal party, or just you and your groom. There are so many vendors who can provide you with unique and fun ideas for your wedding. They even have a runway show! By the way, go hungry, leave stuffed. My now husband enjoyed the catering and wedding cake vendors the most. City Wide Garage Sale- booths and tables galore! It's a garage sale as big as Texas, y'all. Neat stuff, good prices. Fun to just go and look! I recommend going at least once. Once was enough for me. The Austin Marathon Packet Pickup Expo- I volunteered to work one of the packet pickup booths. As someone who has participated in a handful of fun-runs (marathon runners, I salute you), this was the most streamlined and organized packet pickup I've seen! The expo itself was full of athletic gear, accessories and fun giveaways and freebies. read more

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I've been coming here for years and it needs a major upgrade -- my recent visit for the symphony was the last straw. It's a bit complicated and hard to get to because it technically shares a building with The Long Center. The parking is $8, and you're essentially forced to pay it because there is virtually no other parking anywhere near the venue, plus there are different entrances -- traffic if always a nightmare when you leave, and if you go through the wrong one, you're stuck walking all the way around the garage to get to the events center. The drink prices are comically expensive inside the events center. The restrooms are teeny tiny, not well-kept, and half of the doors to the stalls are broken. It is always freezing inside and there is next to no cell service (they have free wifi but it is spotty at best). It looks extremely old and feels extremely old -- it desperately needs a refresh. read more

I enjoy exhibiting at the Palmer because of the ease in moving in and not having to pay for parking. It is very customer friendly. The location is also great as it is located on Barton Springs Road. The staff is very friendly. The facility itself is very clean. read more

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This is a cool events center right in the middle of the park! The Palmer Events Center is a place that holds festivals, conferences and the like for Austinites. The place is large, with indoor and outdoor facilities, movable walls and restrooms. The place was clean, and the signage was well done so you could easily find the various areas and restrooms. The building design allows for people to move around the floor plan easily and swiftly. The large covered area allows for food trucks to park in the shade, which is nice. They didn't have many drinking fountains. The restrooms are a bit disappointing, tiny and cramped and not very clean for such a big events space. Parking was easy, there is a garage next door, and a large lot on the other side of the grassy knoll. read more

This place is great for a lot of events. It is not that big so there is no need for binoculars to see activity. You can easily be right down at the action. The bathrooms are good, kept clean and there is ample parking at a cost of course. Food and drink costs are a bit high as at most venues. I attended the Austin Record Convention recently and it was a perfect fit. I have actually been coming here for years and watched many changes. Works. That is what is important. read more

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This is a pretty nice event center with ample space for most all events. I came for a TCEQ-sponsored event and visited most major rooms both upstairs and downstairs. Restrooms were clean and vary in size depending on their location within the building. Parking is $8, which seems a little steep. read more

The building is really nicely maintained, the restrooms were clean, and the facility was well-kept as far as the landscaping outside and the detailed exterior designs that need to be taken care of. The building had a lot of wood work and stone work that seemed to need regular maintenance but none of this seemed like it was neglected. The only reason I give them a minus two stars is the fact that after all the above compliments that I mentioned, their provided garage parking lot was actually not kept in the same condition as the building itself. It was really dirty, old and not taken care of. The staircase had rust, trash, leaves, and all sorts of other stuff along with a weird smell. I honestly feel that if you are wanting to take care of a building then the parking lot should be taken care of just as much. read more

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I saw the Austin Symphony perform a show here. The exterior of the building impresses me, so I was anxious to get a glimpse at the interior. Unfortunately, I wasn't as blown away by the inside. The space is enormous - high ceilings and a long seating area. In the back, facing the stage, were bleachers where I made myself as comfortable as possible (I'm cheap). Sitting in what would be equivalent to the nosebleeds at a baseball stadium was fine at first because we were right in front of the beverage counters. Despite the easy access to alcohol, we couldn't see a thing and the acoustics weren't wonderful. We worked our way up front to do a little dancing and suddenly the symphony was sounding a heck of a lot better. It was like walking into where the other half lives... Drink prices were moderate, staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, a decent venue, but nothing memorable. The space wasn't as magical as I had imagined, but it serves its purpose for concerts, expos, community events, etc. I think I prefer the more comfortable seating of Bass Concert Hall, but I suppose we are lucky to have such a place to welcome our visitors to Austin. Palmer Events may be worth a visit, depending on your reason for dropping by. read more

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I camped out here for a weekend in support of my good buddies who were showing at Renegade Craft Fair. I had a faint idea as to the layout of this auditorium based on photos of the past year's Renegade. The parking garage simplifies the parking situation, although the $7 parking fee was kind of lame (I know it's necessary to draw in revenue, but still!). I am assuming the structure is divided into Long Center and Palmer Events Center, so there are arrowed signs directing you in the proper direction. As for Palmer - it's pretty darn huge. I mean obviously, as they had to accommodate 200+ vendors (some shared booths). It is very much your typical auditorium. Massive, high ceilings, a little barren warehouse-feeling, but plentiful restrooms up the wazoo. There's several entrances rounding out the corners, so in case of an emergency/fire - you are set (look it's crucial to note these things!). I do know the wall nearest to the parking garage opens up to permit entry of larger display booths/trucks/whatever. In closing, it seems like a pretty adequate auditorium. Hurray? read more

Nice center, have to pay attention to turn into the driveway to the parking garage. Not most expensive not cheapest parking I've been to ($8). Center is big and open for different events. read more

The center it self was very beautiful and clean, but the cooler thing was the show I went to here. I saw the Texas roller derby here and it was an amazing show, one of the coolest things I have ever seen. I recommend coming here for whatever they have going on, but if you have the opportunity to see the roller derby match you have to go. read more

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Visited this event center for a work staff development day of more than 300 people. Parking was right next to the bundling which was convenient for its proximity to downtown. Food was provided by the event center and it was delicious and kept hot. We had bacon, sausage, eggs, fruit, coffee, and tea. There was plenty of space for such a large crowd.. Bathrooms were clean and close to main event room. I will advise you to bring a sweater it was chilly inside the building. If you go upstairs to the second floor they have a balcony with seating. I was able to capture this amazing view of Austin. read more

Palmer Events Center - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is well designed for the number of different events held there. I've been there over the years for countless events from boats shows to wedding events. I'm the chair for the ABoR "Realty Round Up" real estate tradeshow and we're holding our event in Oct. of 2015. I for one am looking forward to it. read more

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This is a gorgeous event space! I have been here a handful of times since living here in Austin. Every year I attend the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar and one time for the Livestrong packet pickup. The inside is huge. Both events I have seen here there was plenty of space for what they needed. I really have no complaints or critiques. The architecture of the building is newer and beautiful as well. Palmer Events Center shares a parking garage with the Long Center and it seems to work well. The building is always clean well taken care of too. If you are looking for a large space I would definitely recommend the Palmer Events Center. read more

Damnit... that damn Sarah is always one the damn step ahead of me damn. I thought FOR SURE I'd be the first to review Palmer (as I sit in the middle of it right now). Like the legendary Sarah, I LOVE the exterior. Be sure to notice the big-arse ceiling fans outside under the overhanging roof. Not small.... at all! I've been here several times but this time I'm reviewing not the City Wide Garage Sale (which I love dearly) but Palmer as a tradeshow venue. Love the free wireless. The food is ok for event food... nachos aren't bad once you hit the fixin's bar. But I can't find a plug ANYWHERE (literally they made it impossible to find one without paying a huge fee) and so my 4 minute battery life gets me nowhere (maybe 1/2 a game of internet spades if I go blind right off the top). And the current tradeshow is dead. We had more mosquitos visit our booth (one might have been a mosquito hawk posing as a large mosquito) than human visitors. And insides it's just really a huge concrete barn... So yeah, average at best once you enter. And bring extra batteries. read more

About the TATTOO CONVENTION SPECIFICALLY!! COOL COOL TIMES! Amazing tatts and tat-related products. Amazing Artists.... I have the top three recommendations of who to see in this order if they are not busy: 1. Ron Domstead 2. Chunk (shares a booth with Ron.....on the second row kind of in the center) 3. Jeff Ensminger. WOW. You will be glad you did this. So many different talented artists, so little time. It IS OPEN TODAY FROM 12-6!!!! Be there or stay a square! It is 15 dollars a person and seven dollars to park, it is cash only and you can always park away from the PEC for free just get ready to walk..... DO IT! read more

Great Center to hold an event, today we road the publicly available bikes which were $4.00 it would have been nice if the weather was a little better (less muggy) but can't really complain when it was expected. The event we came to was Paleo f(x), there were multiple vendors set up along with several different stages and meeting rooms. There were some problems my first day with registration but ever since the event has gone smoothly. The center was well air conditioned, plenty of shade and grass when you need to take a step outside. read more

I remember this from the '70 we loved it but, were never able to see it in person. It didn't last long, then it came back in the '80's, but, they "cleaned" it up first off the incline platform wasn't incline anymore it became flat and the girls didn't have a "killer instinct" anymore. They made it "nice" but, in my option, that killed it. This is exactly as I remembered the first time it was a blast. read more

Palmer Events Center - Texas roller derby - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nice center for events. Sometimes difficult to get in and out, mostly because of it's location. Can also run out of parking quickly for the larger events. Centrally located so not too far from anywhere, which is both good and bad :). read more

Palmer Events Center - Just a sign - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Austin, Texas

Reception at the expo only had lager, IPA, beer, wine -- no water or soft drinks. Several bartenders serving alcohol-only beverages at multiple aisles, WTF? Where's the drinks for the designated drivers?! Restrooms have no paper towels and no automatic door openers, and no foot openers, either. Taps hardly have any water, either. Who does that? Even Walmart has better water pressure in most stores! Really horrible venue! You'd think Austin would have better Convention Centre facilities, alas it does not. read more

Been here a few times for various events: City Wide Garage Sale, Food Fests, Classic Game Fests, etc. Parking and entry is easy for the most part (depending on the event) and the events seems to always go off without issue. read more

Beautiful event center. Went here for SXSW conference. They have a lovely outside space where the opening reception took place. Inside it was a gamer's heaven. Near the river. read more

Very crowded

Legit event center, just went here for the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. Plenty of floor space, plenty of parking, reasonable prices, etc.

I've never been to the Palmer events center previously but the Austin Acro community goes over regularly to put down mats and practice acroyoga. It was my first time over and I was impressed with the architecture and set up. I'll be happy to eventually see the rest of the facility. read more

Can't complain at all. Have been there twice - once for the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar a couple of years ago (so fun!) and then today for a car show my brother-type was working. Nice, nice, large place. Parking is decent. Restrooms clean. read more

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Came to the city-wide garage sale, which is essentially a bunch off booths with people selling stuff that they think is worth a lot of money. Well it isn't, so get over it already. HOWEVER, I did find two Partridge Family vinyl LPs that I did not have before, and the first Dr. Demento album for a collective $10... So I'm bumping this place up a star. read more

Had a blast taking my grandkids to the Discover the Dinosaur exhibits!! Nice and orderly setup!! read more

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