Outdoor patio seating area with sets of round tables outside Founders Union

Louisville Outdoor Event Venue for Company Picnics, Class Reunions, Fundraisers and More

The University of Louisville Conference Center at Shelby Campus is the perfect space for your next outdoor event.

The University of Louisville Conference Center at Shelby Campus is the perfect space for your next outdoor event

Whether hosting a company picnic, employee recognition, class reunion or outdoor performance, our park-like setting can accommodate large or small events.

Plus, we make events easy by providing the best customer service in the city.

Clean, easy access to everything. Personal attention to all event details. Customer service with the staff was excellent. They thought of everything!

Zan Glover Fifth Third Bank

Our outdoor venue features:

  • Partially covered patio for up to 150 guests
  • Extensive green space with room for tents and activities
  • Affordable, top-quality catering with no food and beverage minimum requirement
  • Convenient location with easy access to the I-64 corridor
  • Spacious, park-like setting

You'll have everything you need. With every outdoor event, we include:

  • Ample, free parking
  • Indoor restrooms
  • Limited outdoor electrical access
  • Complimentary wireless internet
  • Additional event planning services (lodging and transportation arrangement, rental of additional items, etc.) are available!

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Note: The UofL Conference Center is not available for weddings.

By the Numbers

4.9/5.0

Average customer satisfaction score

150

Covered outdoor space for 150 seated guests

350+

Clients served each year