Stockyards Event Center

We had the opportunity to provide projection mapping services for Elevate 2025 at the Stockyards Event Center, and it was a fantastic experience. The venue was a great fit for a conference—spacious, modern, and well-organized. From a creative standpoint, it was an ideal canvas for projection mapping. The large open walls gave us plenty of room to get creative and bring our visuals to life in a big way. It’s a solid venue for anyone looking to host a large-scale event, and we’d definitely love to work here again!

Been vending multiple times with my husband for Denver Card Show, place is bigger than the previous location, toilet is clean, parking is huge and everything is well organized.

The experience was exceptionally enjoyable. I attended the Halloween event at the venue and had an excellent time. However, I would like to provide some constructive feedback regarding the staff's knowledge about the event. Many of the staff members appeared to be volunteers who lacked sufficient information about the event itself. It seemed as though they had volunteered primarily to gain free admission, which is not a professional approach. Additionally, I was not asked for identification when entering the event or when purchasing drinks. Although I am 21 years of age, it concerns me that underage individuals could easily obtain alcoholic beverages without proper verification. Aside from these issues, I thoroughly enjoyed the event.

The absolute worst music venue I have ever been to. Basically a parking lot that becomes a hellish landscape on a hot summer day with zero shade and the heat hitting you from top and bottom because is reflecting off of the asphalt. If you weren’t close to the stage the sound was awful because it was echoing off of all of the surrounding buildings. The parking was so stupid. Roads were closed off for no discernible reason so either driving yourself or getting an Uber was problematic. Oh yeah, how could I forget when a monsoon blew in the flooded one of the points of egress! Don’t walk, run from this venue!

Stockyards Event Center – A Missed Opportunity for a Seamless Experience I recently attended an event at Stockyards Event Center—specifically, a Franchise & Money Expo—and unfortunately, my experience was mediocre at best. While expos are meant to be dynamic, informative, and well-organized, this particular event lacked the polish and execution needed to create a seamless experience for attendees. ⭐ Event Organization & Highlights: 2.5/5 Out of 50+ companies present, only two stood out as genuinely engaging and worth my time. While I appreciate the opportunity to network and meet like-minded professionals, the overall exhibitor lineup was underwhelming. The lack of clear direction, engaging presentations, and meaningful interactions made it feel like a missed opportunity for both attendees and vendors. ⭐ Venue Experience: 3/5 Staff Support: Disappointing. No staff were stationed at key entry points to provide directions, validate tickets, or offer support, which made navigating the event more challenging than it needed to be. Signage & Marketing Collateral: Vague and unhelpful. Without proper branding, wayfinding signs, or clear schedules, it was inconvenient to find where I needed to go. Restrooms: One of the few positives—easily identified and accessible with no major complaints here. ⭐ Atmosphere & Accessibility: 2/5 Given that it was snowing, I expected at least minimal outdoor assistance at the doors or entry points. No staff presence at any entrance left attendees navigating icy conditions without guidance or support. A little more attentiveness in these details would have made a big difference in guest experience. 🔹 Final Verdict: Lackluster Event Execution While I walked away with one or two solid connections—one of which I am sharing an image of for highlight purposes—the overall event lacked organization, strong staff presence, and the basic conveniences that elevate an expo from average to exceptional. I hope future events at Stockyards Event Center incorporate better signage, improved guest support, and a stronger emphasis on organization. Until then, I would only return if I knew the event itself was being run by a team with a stronger execution strategy. 📍 Not recommended unless significant improvements are made.

Cool venue , I didn’t have a lot of expectations coming but I was pleasantly surprised they had food, drinks and security all over the place. Parking is easy and it’s impossible to miss as it’s the largest building in the area by far. Would definitely catch another competition here.

It was better this year than last, but parking is still a pain. It's especially crazy if there is lightning and you're supposed to run a mile to your car for safety. I also would really like to know who gets the final say on the drink choices. But...I appreciate being able to see all my favorite punk bands here.

Attended events twice here i July. It is really for people who have a lot of stamina for standing, walking, and sun. They don't allow umbrellas, carry in bags of blankets, and don't provide enough shade or tables for people to sit to eat from the food vendors. They do have enough port-a-poddies, thank God. The afternoon heavier showers ensure that it people packing into the few covered areas and others just get soaked. Attending future events here at $100 plus is not for me.

Wow, what a huge space with a large parking lot, wide open inside and... of course the all important bathrroms. I can see where this would be a great multi-purpose venue. Could host practically any event in there. It's a bit utilitarian with concrete floors and wooden pull out bench seating along the walls. It was the perfect venue for the beer festival I attended there with large doors opening to the outside, flooding the place with fresh air. Also a nice area for the food trucks to park. It's a bit off the beaten path, so trust your gps to get you there.