The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, formerly known as the Rosemont/O'Hare Exposition Center, is a
convention center
A convention center (American English; or conference centre in British English) is a large building that is designed to hold a convention, where individuals and groups gather to promote and share common interests. Convention centers typica ...
located in
Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of
Chicago. Built in 1975, the center has exhibition space of and parking available via a Skybridge connected parking garage, which is able to accommodate 8,000 vehicles.
It is located near
O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport , sometimes referred to as, Chicago O'Hare, or simply O'Hare, is the main international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, located on the city's Northwest Side, approximately northwest of the Chicago Loop, ...
,
Allstate Arena,
Rosemont Theatre
The Rosemont Theatre is a concert hall in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The venue, which has seats for 4,400 people, opened in 1995 and hosts many different musical artists and shows. It is located near O'Hare International Airport, F ...
, and
Fashion Outlets of Chicago. The facility is named after the late mayor of Rosemont,
Donald E. Stephens.
Notable events held annually include:
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Midwest FurFest
*The Chicago RV and Boat Show
*The International Gem and Jewelry Show
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Anime Central
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Anime Midwest
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Fan Expo Chicago
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Islamic Society of North America Convention
The
American Numismatic Association held their annual "World's Fair of Money" here in 1991, 1999, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2022.
See also
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List of convention centers in the United States
References
External links
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Rosemont, Illinois
Convention centers in Illinois
Buildings and structures completed in 1975
Event venues established in 1975
Buildings and structures in Cook County, Illinois
Tourist attractions in Cook County, Illinois
1975 establishments in Illinois
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