Convention Centers in Florida: Floor Plans

Florida has convention centers and expo halls in every major metro, from Orlando and Miami Beach to Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville, plus resort convention centers and county fairgrounds buildings that host consumer shows and markets. Below are 23 convention centers and fairgrounds halls in Florida that already have ready-made floor plans in Map D's Venue Library, grouped by region and linked to their venue pages so you can open a plan and start your booth layout. After the list you will find how to choose a venue type, Florida-specific planning questions and how to turn a venue plan into a show floor.

Dimensions in this article come from the plans drawn in Map D's Venue Library, not from official venue specifications, so confirm every measurement, column, door and utility location with the venue before you sell a single booth.

How to Use This List of Florida Convention Centers

This list is not a ranking and not a full directory of Florida venues. It covers venues with plans drawn in Map D's library, so you can see the approximate footprint of a hall and test a booth layout before a site visit. Some venues have several plans, such as separate halls or divided sections, so open each venue page to see them all.

Each venue page in the Map D venue directory shows the drawn floor plans for that building with their dimensions in feet and a preview of each plan. Choose a hall, select Use This Floor Plan Free, create a free account, and the plan opens in the editor as your starting canvas, ready for booths, aisles, labels and sponsor areas. The pages describe the plans as a starting point for your layout and advise confirming dimensions and building details with the venue, and that advice matters: halls get renovated, airwalls move and service corridors change.

Orlando and Central Florida Venues

Central Florida combines a county convention center in Orlando, resort convention centers in Kissimmee and Orlando, a hall complex in Lakeland, a convention center in Daytona Beach and fairgrounds buildings for consumer shows.

• [Orange County Convention Center](/venues/orange-county-convention-center-orlando/), Orlando: the drawn plan titled "Southeast Building Conference 2026" measures about 386 x 544 feet.
• [Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center](/venues/gaylord-palms-resort-and-convention-center-kissimmee/), Kissimmee: the drawn plan titled "Southeast Building Conference 2022" measures about 572 x 423 feet.
• [Disney Coronado Springs Resort - Veracruz Exhibit Hall](/venues/disney-coronado-springs-resort-veracruz-exhibit-hall-orlando/), Orlando: the drawn plan titled "Ballroom B & C" measures about 289 x 345 feet.
• [RP Funding Center - Sikes Hall & Exhibit Hall](/venues/rp-funding-center-sikes-hall-and-exhibit-hall-lakeland/), Lakeland: the drawn plan measures about 252 x 324 feet.
• [Ocean Center](/venues/ocean-center-daytona-beach/), Daytona Beach: the drawn plan measures about 1095 x 617 feet.
• [Central Florida Fairgrounds](/venues/central-florida-fairgrounds-orlando/), Orlando: the drawn plan measures about 63 x 132 feet.
• [Volusia County Fairgrounds- Townsend Pavilion](/venues/volusia-county-fairgrounds-townsend-pavilion-deland/), DeLand: the drawn plan measures about 114 x 141 feet.

Plan titles such as a named conference or hall section show what an earlier organizer drew in that building. Treat them as a reference for the shape of the space, not as the layout you must use.

Tampa Bay and Gulf Coast Venues

The Gulf Coast offers a downtown convention center in Tampa, several halls at the state fairgrounds, and fairgrounds and hotel convention spaces further south. Fairgrounds with multiple buildings let a show spread across halls or add an outdoor area.

• [Tampa Convention Center](/venues/tampa-convention-center-tampa/), Tampa: the drawn plan titled "Halls EST & Central - Level 3" measures about 368 x 491 feet.
• [Florida State Fairgrounds - Expo Hall](/venues/florida-state-fairgrounds-exposition-hall-tampa/), Tampa: the drawn plan measures about 387 x 318 feet.
• [Florida State Fairgrounds - Entertainment Hall](/venues/florida-state-fairgrounds-entertainment-hall-tampa/), Tampa: the drawn plan measures about 229 x 221 feet.
• [Sarasota County Fairgrounds - Robarts Arena](/venues/sarasota-county-fairgrounds-robarts-arena-sarasota/), Sarasota: the drawn plan measures about 91 x 195 feet.
• [Charlotte County Fairgrounds - Exposition Building](/venues/charlotte-county-fairgrounds-exposition-building-port-charlotte/), Port Charlotte: the drawn plan measures about 76 x 167 feet.
• [Luminary Hotel Caloosa Sound Convention Center and Amphitheater](/venues/luminary-hotel-caloosa-sound-convention-center-and-amphitheater-fort-myers/), Fort Myers: the drawn plan measures about 300 x 209 feet.

South Florida Convention Centers

South Florida covers convention centers in Miami Beach and Miami in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Hotel inventory, parking and traffic at your show times are worth checking early here.

• [Miami Beach Convention Center](/venues/miami-beach-convention-center-miami-beach/), Miami Beach: the drawn plan measures about 713 x 338 feet.
• [Mana Wynwood Convention Center](/venues/mana-wynwood-convention-center-miami/), Miami: the drawn plan measures about 609 x 315 feet.
• [Miami Airport Convention Center](/venues/miami-airport-convention-center-miami/), Miami: the drawn plan measures about 310 x 305 feet.
• [Broward County Convention Center](/venues/broward-county-convention-center-fort-lauderdale/), Fort Lauderdale: the drawn plan measures about 299 x 489 feet.
• [West Palm Beach Convention Center](/venues/west-palm-beach-convention-center-west-palm-beach/), West Palm Beach: the drawn plan measures about 384 x 206 feet.

North Florida and Panhandle Venues and Fairgrounds

North Florida mixes a convention center in Jacksonville with several fairgrounds halls in Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Fort Walton Beach that suit home and garden shows, craft fairs, boat and outdoor shows and regional expos.

• [Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center](/venues/prime-f-osborn-iii-convention-center-jacksonville/), Jacksonville: the drawn plan measures about 335 x 264 feet.
• [Jacksonville Fairgrounds](/venues/jacksonville-fairgrounds-jacksonville/), Jacksonville: the drawn plan measures about 196 x 243 feet.
• [Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair & Expo Center](/venues/greater-jacksonville-agricultural-fair-and-exposition-center-jacksonville/), Jacksonville: the drawn plan titled "Exhibit Hall A" measures about 159 x 188 feet.
• [North Florida Fairgrounds, Bldg. #2](/venues/north-florida-fairgrounds-bldg-2-tallahassee/), Tallahassee: the drawn plan measures about 66 x 195 feet.
• [Northwest Florida Fairgrounds](/venues/northwest-florida-fairgrounds-ft-walton-beach/), Ft. Walton Beach: the drawn plan titled "Building B" measures about 168 x 158 feet.

Fairgrounds in Florida for Events: When They Fit

If you searched for fairgrounds in Florida for events, a fairgrounds building is often a strong choice for consumer-facing shows. Many have drive-in doors, open floors and outdoor space for vehicles, food trucks or overflow parking. The trade-offs are usually climate control in older buildings, fewer meeting rooms and limited on-site lodging.

• Good fit: Home and garden shows, gun and knife shows, craft fairs, holiday markets, pet expos, boat and RV shows, and ag or livestock events.
• Check first: Air conditioning, restroom count, power per booth, Wi-Fi, lighting, and whether the fair's own dates block your season.
• Plan for: Golf carts or shuttles between buildings, signage across a large site, and a clear food vendor plan. Our guide on how to place food vendors at a festival applies to fairgrounds too.

How to Choose a Florida Convention Center for a Trade Show

Match the Space to Your Booth Count

Start with the number of exhibitors you expect and the booth sizes they buy. As a planning assumption, many organizers find booths take a bit under half of the gross hall once aisles, entrances, registration, food and lounges are added. Use our guides to trade show booth sizes and trade show aisle width to size the floor.

Exhibit Hall Versus Ballroom

An exhibit hall has concrete floors, high ceilings and dock or drive-in access, which suits large booths and freight. A hotel or resort ballroom is carpeted and usually comes with food and beverage minimums, which suits tabletop shows and conference expos where attendees stay on property.

Load-In and Weather

Ask how many docks and drive-in doors you get, how long move-in and move-out run and where exhibitor vehicles wait. In Florida, also ask about the venue's severe weather and hurricane policies, what happens to your deposit if the building is closed, and how they handle afternoon storms during outdoor load-in. Build the answers into your exhibitor move-in schedule.

Code, Columns and Utilities

Mark columns, exits, fire equipment and utility locations on the plan before you number booths. Review the fire marshal floor plan requirements so your submitted layout is ready for approval.

Questions to Ask Before You Sign

Bring these to the site visit, and use our full list of questions to ask an event venue for contract terms.

1. Can you send a current plan of the exact hall or section we would rent?
2. Where are the columns, exits, utility ports and fire equipment?
3. How many docks and drive-in doors are ours during move-in and move-out?
4. Is the building air conditioned during move-in, and at what cost?
5. Which services are exclusive, and what do they cost?
6. What is the severe weather and hurricane cancellation policy?
7. What other events share the building or grounds on our dates?

From Venue Plan to Booth Layout

1. Open the venue in the Map D venue directory and pick the plan closest to the space you will rent.
2. Compare it with the venue's current plan and adjust walls, columns and doors.
3. Block out entrances, registration, food, stages and exits first.
4. Add booths and aisles in standard sizes and number them in walking order.
5. Set prices by size and location and mark sponsor areas.
6. Send the layout to the venue and fire marshal before opening booth sales.

For a consumer show, our guide on how to plan an expo covers the full timeline. Comparing states? See the companion lists of convention centers in Texas and fairgrounds in California.

Common Mistakes When Picking a Florida Venue

• Comparing halls by headline size without subtracting columns and service areas.
• Skipping the weather and cancellation clause.
• Assuming a fairgrounds building is air conditioned or has enough power for every booth.
• Booking a ballroom for exhibitors who need forklift delivery.
• Opening booth sales before the venue and fire marshal have seen the layout.

Where Map D Fits

Map D is event floor plan software for organizers. Starting from a venue plan means you do not have to trace the hall yourself: open it, then add booths, aisles, sponsor areas and labels. Paid plans let you publish an interactive map, share it with exhibitors and sell booths online. Map D does not book venues or replace the venue's official plan, so confirm every revision with the venue.