Bayfront Convention Center

Erie's ⁠‌​‌​​‌‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌⁠convention center sits on Sassafras Pier on the bayfront, joined to the Sheraton and Courtyard bayfront hotels, with about 128,000 square feet of event space and views over Presque Isle Bay. Beyond conferences it hosts the city's big consumer shows such as the auto, boat, RV and home shows, plus the Festival of Trees, dog shows and fight nights.