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GLOBAL BIORISK ADVISORY COUNCIL STAR ACCREDITATION

GBAC Badge

The Palmer Events Center has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the Austin Convention Center Department has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention for the facility. For more on the accreditation, click the button below.

GBAC STAR Accreditation

Uniquely Austin

The Palmer Events Center is a unique venue with an amazing view of the downtown Austin skyline. Our covered outdoor canopy space and authentic Austin catering options provide incredible opportunities for any event, and our in-house IT department will handle all of your technology needs.

Parking Information

One Garage

  • 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
  • 4-story, 1,200-space garage next to the facility
  • Entrances on Barton Springs Rd. and Riverside Dr.
  • Clearance Height: 7’2”

Pro Tip: The Riverside Dr. entrance to the parking garage is often underutilized. To avoid traffic at the Barton Springs Rd. entrance, use the Riverside Dr. entrance.

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Downtown & Vicinity

Located within downtown Austin, yet cradled by Butler Park, Auditorium Shores, and Lady Bird Lake near downtown Austin, the Palmer Events Center is easily accessible from Barton Springs Rd. or Riverside Dr. by car or public transportation.

The Palmer Events Center is located at 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, within a three-mile radius of 11,000 hotel rooms.

  • By the end of 2020, 12,144 hotel rooms are projected to be available downtown.

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