Social Events
Social Events
A Memorable Social Event Venue in Lancaster, PA
Bring people together in the heart of downtown Lancaster. Lancaster County Convention Center offers flexible event spaces, full-service catering, professional event support, and a connected 416-room hotel for social events of nearly every size and style.
From milestone birthdays and anniversaries to family reunions, holiday parties, galas, and private celebrations, LCCC gives you the space and resources to create an event that feels entirely your own.
With historic architecture, modern event spaces, and downtown Lancaster just outside the doors, your guests can enjoy more than the celebration itself. Restaurants, shops, attractions, and accommodations are all within easy reach.
Celebrate in Downtown Lancaster
Why Host Your Social Event at LCCC?
Whether you're gathering a few generations of family or welcoming hundreds of guests for a major celebration, LCCC makes it easy to bring everyone together.
Our collection of historic, elegant, and large-scale spaces allows you to choose a setting that fits your guest count, atmosphere, and plans for the occasion.
- Two elegant ballrooms totaling 9,000 square feet for dinners, dancing, and celebrations
- Historic 1804 Montgomery House for intimate gatherings and private events
- Flexible room configurations for dining, cocktails, entertainment, and dancing
- Large-capacity spaces for celebrations with extensive guest lists
- Full-service catering with customizable menus and beverage packages
- Professional audio, video, lighting, and event production
- Experienced planning and operations teams to support your event
- Direct connection to the 416-room Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
- Walkable downtown location surrounded by restaurants, shops, and attractions
Elegant Venues for Social Events
Ballrooms
Our two elegant ballrooms set the stage for milestone dinners, holiday parties, galas, reunions, and celebrations of every kind. Flexible configurations allow you to create a layout that fits your guest count, dining plans, entertainment, and event style.
The Montgomery House
The historic 1804 William H. Montgomery House offers a distinctive setting for intimate celebrations, showers, anniversary dinners, family gatherings, and private events that call for something more personal.
Commons on Vine
Modern and elegant, Commons on Vine is well suited for cocktail receptions, private dinners, holiday parties, and social gatherings. Its flexible layout makes it easy to create an atmosphere that fits the occasion.
What's Included
Social Event Services at LCCC
A successful celebration is about more than finding a room. LCCC brings the venue, food and beverage, event production, accommodations, and professional support together in one downtown location.
Your event can include:
- Full-service catering with customizable menus, beverage packages, and dedicated culinary staff built around locally sourced, seasonal ingredients
- Professional audio, video, and lighting production tailored to your event format and atmosphere
- Dedicated planning and operations team on-site from your first site visit through the end of your event
- Room block coordination through the adjacent Lancaster Marriott so your out-of-town guests stay close all weekend
- Flexible room configurations for seated dinners, cocktail receptions, entertainment, and dancing
- Convenient downtown location for guests traveling to Lancaster
Social Events We Host
Milestone Birthdays
Celebrate a milestone birthday with the people who have been part of the journey. From an elegant dinner to a lively party with music and dancing, our spaces can be configured around the experience you want to create.
- Flexible layouts for dinner, cocktails, and dancing
- Space for DJs, live entertainment, and presentations
- Customizable menus and beverage packages
Anniversary Celebrations
Mark an important anniversary with a gathering designed around the people and memories that matter most. Choose an intimate historic setting or a larger ballroom for dinner, entertainment, and dancing.
- Spaces for intimate dinners and larger celebrations
- Flexible seating and entertainment configurations
- Historic and elegant settings for memorable photos
Family & Class Reunions
Bring everyone back together in one convenient downtown destination. LCCC offers room to dine, reconnect, share memories, and celebrate, while the connected Lancaster Marriott makes accommodations easy for guests traveling to Lancaster.
- Flexible spaces for groups of different sizes
- Professional AV for slideshows, videos, and presentations
- Connected hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests
Holiday Parties
Gather family, friends, organizations, or groups for a festive holiday celebration. From cocktail receptions and dinners to entertainment and dancing, LCCC provides the space and professional support to make the occasion special.
- Elegant spaces for seated dinners and cocktail-style events
- Room for entertainment, dancing, and festive décor
- Professional lighting and event production options
Proms & Formal Celebrations
Create an impressive setting for proms, school dances, galas, awards dinners, and other formal celebrations. LCCC’s ballrooms and large-capacity spaces provide room for dining, dancing, entertainment, and memorable event experiences.
- Flexible layouts for dinner, dancing, and receptions
- Professional audio, video, lighting, and staging capabilities
- Space for large guest counts, entertainment, and customized décor
Showers & Private Gatherings
For smaller celebrations, the Montgomery House and other distinctive LCCC spaces provide a more intimate atmosphere for showers, luncheons, family gatherings, and private events.
- Historic spaces with distinctive character
- Flexible layouts for dining and socializing
- Personalized event support from planning through execution
Great Event Venue
“Convenient parking, reasonable prices, and a clean facility make this a great place for an event. I would definitely consider Freedom Hall again for future concerts.”
Excellent Food
“The convention center was easy to find, and plenty of parking in the garages. Our seminar was very nice and the food served excellent.”
Favorite Venue
“Came to the convention center for a concert. It’s honestly one of my favorite venues now. The space was easy to navigate.”
Staff Are So Kind
“This is, perhaps, the seventh or eighth Thanksgiving that I have hosted my children, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren to overnight at the Marriott and Thanksgiving dinner at Montgomery House. All staff are so kind, accommodating, good listeners, and seem to enjoy what they do, with us and for us.”
McSparren Family Thanksgiving Dinner
Gorgeous Facilities
“Gorgeous facilities. Clean bathrooms. Spacious setting with lots of options. Modern. Centrally located.”
Ideal Location
“Lancaster has succeeded in blending their convention center into the community. This is an ideal locale for trade shows and association meetings.”
Highly Recommend
“We have attended a lot of events at the Convention Center, and they are doing a great job. It is a great location in the center of the city, with many restaurants and shops nearby. Highly recommend it for events of 1000 to 4000.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Social Events at LCCC
What types of social events does LCCC host?
LCCC hosts milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family and class reunions, holiday parties, galas, showers, private dinners, and many other celebrations. Our range of event spaces allows us to accommodate both intimate gatherings and large-scale events.
How many guests can LCCC accommodate for a social event?
LCCC offers spaces for events of many sizes, from intimate gatherings in the historic Montgomery House to large celebrations in Freedom Hall, which can accommodate events of up to 5,000 guests.
Does LCCC provide catering for social events?
Yes. LCCC provides full-service catering with customizable menus and beverage packages that can be tailored to the style and format of your event.
Can LCCC accommodate entertainment and dancing?
Yes. Spaces can be configured for DJs, live entertainment, presentations, staging, and dance floors. Professional audio, video, and lighting production is also available.
Can out-of-town guests stay nearby?
Yes. LCCC is directly connected to the 416-room Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. Room block coordination is available, and guests are within walking distance of downtown Lancaster restaurants, shops, and attractions.
Can I host different parts of my event in separate spaces?
Yes. LCCC offers multiple event spaces, making it possible to create different settings for cocktails, dinner, entertainment, or other portions of your celebration.
How do I start planning a social event at LCCC?
Submit an RFP with your preferred date, estimated guest count, and details about your celebration. Our team can help identify the spaces and services that best fit your event.