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Event Venues in Lawrence, KS

The definitive place to gather in Lawrence.

Witness your event ascend to monumental heights at The Oread. From visionary conferences and breakout sessions to pivotal boardroom meetings and corporate festivities, our event experience is designed to impress and inspire the masses. Here, gatherings aren’t just hosted—they’re celebrated.

Meeting Amenities
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Speakers
  • Data Ports
  • Baggage Check
  • HD Televisions
  • On-Site Catering
Our Venues
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Prairie Room
476 SF | Up to 25 People

Versatile space, featuring modern amenities, perfect for hosting small meetings and special events.

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Prairie Room
a room with a stone wall and blue carpet
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Maple
484 SF | Up to 30 people

Our Maple room offer a diverse range of layouts for anything and everything you may have in store.

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Maple
a stone room with a couch and chairs
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Fireside Den
1,058 SF | Up to 100 people
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Fireside Den
a large room with stone pillars and blue carpet
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Presidential Ballroom
3,337 Sq. Ft. | Up to 550 Guests

Set a new standard for meetings in the Presidential Ballroom. A sophisticated space designed for large gatherings, such as conferences and vision casting sessions, this venue blends grand decor with high-tech touches to ensure a seamless event experience.

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Presidential Ballroom
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Oak
594 SF. | Up to 60 people

Our Oak room offer a diverse range of layouts for anything and everything you may have in store.

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Oak
a stone room with a fireplace and a bar
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Hearth Room
924 Sq. Ft. | Up to 61 Guests

Let your intimate gatherings, such as boardroom meetings and roundtable discussions, reach their fullest potential in the Hearth Room.

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Hearth Room
a large room with stone pillars and a television
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Kansas Room
2,204 Sq. Ft. | Up to 50 Guests

Situated on the lobby level, 521 is a chic space that combines classic design with modern functionality for large-scale events—from keynote presentations to engaging seminars. Enjoy a break from it all at the built-in bar or take in the views of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas Room
a large room with stone pillars and blue carpet
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Sunflower Ballroom
4,043 Sq. Ft. | Up to 600 Guests

Our largest meeting space, the Sunflower Ballroom offers a lavish ambiance for your next company-wide gathering. Its distinct brick aesthetic, projection screens, and podium offer an unmatched setting to truly engage and enamor audiences.

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Sunflower Ballroom
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Media Room

Featuring a large projection screen, stadium seating, and theater-style chairs, this space is ideal for presentations, trainings, or pre-meeting preparation.

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Media Room
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Cottonwood
1,369 SF. | Up to 90 Guests

Our Cottonwood room offer a diverse range of layouts for anything and everything you may have in store.

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Cottonwood
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Lobby

This communal space serves as the perfect setting for event check-in, cocktail hours, and mingle opportunities.

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Lobby
Capacity Chart
Room Reception Banquet Theater Classroom U-Shape
Presidential Ballroom 400 240 400 200 35
Hearth Room 60 40 40 20 20
Kansas Room 200 90 50 30
Prairie Room 15
Fireside Den 100 40
Sunflower Ballroom 600 270 400 215 45
Cottonwood 90 50 80 60 30
Oak 60 40 40 20 20
Maple 30 20 20 12 15
The Nest 300 130
Upper Terrace 750 210
Lower Terrace 150 90
Media Room 48
Boardroom 30 20 20 12 15
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