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

UofL Shelby Campus: Outdoor Event Venue

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

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We're the perfect space for your next outdoor event!

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Outdoor event with pop up tents and bouncy castle outside Founders Union

Our park-like setting can accommodate large or small events, from company picnics or reunions to fundraisers, retreats, and every celebration in between.

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

Note: Our venue is not available for weddings.

Outdoor Venue Request Form

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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 arrangements, rental of additional items, etc.) are available!

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"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
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By the Numbers

4.9/5.0

Average customer satisfaction score

150

Covered outdoor space for 150 seated guests

350+

Clients served each year