Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we do have food outlets onsite. However, the nature of the event you attend dictates whether food outlets will be open. Food outlets are open and available during all public consumer shows. To confirm which outlets are open during your visit, please reach out or give us a call.

The St. Charles Convention Center does not provide transportation to and from the airport.

St. Charles has a wide selection of shops and restaurants just a few minutes away on Historic Main Street or the Streets of St. Charles. St. Charles is also just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis, where you can catch the Cardinals or Blues in action, or take a ride to the top of the Gateway Arch.

The Convention Center is attached to an Embassy Suites by Hilton that makes going from hotel room to meeting room quick and easy. There are also many more quality hotels just a few minutes from the Center.

St. Charles boasts an abundant variety of restaurants on Main Street and the Streets of St. Charles, just a few minutes from the Convention Center. There are also more options and more variety throughout St. Charles County.

ADA-recognized service animals are welcome at the Convention Center provided they are leashed or under similar control as appropriate. The owner must take full responsibility for their animal. Non-service animals are not permitted.

The Center is ADA compliant and offers several accessible offerings such as:

• ADA-accessible parking
• Sidewalk ramps
• Automatic doors on both levels
• Accessible restrooms
• Elevators
• Complimentary wheelchairs at Guest Services (must have a valid ID, limited number available)

In order to provide a safe and secure environment for all, the following items are prohibited from the St. Charles Convention Center and may change depending on the event:

• Confetti/Glitter
• Helium Balloons
• Laser Lights/Pointers
• Drones
• Hoverboards
• Bicycles
• Skateboards
• Motorized Carts/Scooters (unless ADA Assisted Vehicle)
• Outside Food and Beverage
• Alcohol
• Illegal Substances
• Smokeless or Electronic Smoking Instruments
• Lighters
• Pets (except registered service animals)
• Guns
• Ammunition
• Explosives
• Fireworks
• Stun Guns
• Tasers
• Clubs/Batons/Throwing Stars
• Brass Knuckles
• Knives (blades over 3″)
• Handcuffs
• Pepper spray
• Tear Gas
• Aerosol Cans
• Noise Makers

The SCCC does not allow any outside food or beverage. Many events order catering for guests through our culinary department or we may have concessions available for purchase. We also have a Kaldi’s Coffee station available 24/7 in the facility’s lower level.

We’d love to see you! All of our upcoming events can be found on our Event Calendar.

The St. Charles Convention Center has 1,200 complimentary parking spaces available for our guests.

If you plan to stay in your motorhome or oversized vehicle overnight, you may reserve a space at Sundermeir RV Park. For parking only, parking lot D may be utilized overnight for oversized vehicles or motorhomes as space allows.

St. Charles has a free trolley that runs weekends from April 1st through December 31st. Download the Ride Saint Charles app to find the trolley schedule.