Celebrate Easter in Effingham!
Join us for a fun-filled Easter weekend at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham, featuring the Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 19th, with an egg hunt, free pictures with the Easter Bunny, bounce houses, and giveaways. Then, enjoy a delicious Annual Champagne Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20th, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, with breakfast, brunch favorites, a dessert table, and a special kids’ knee-high buffet!
Why Thelma Keller?
1,000
weddings hosted to date
112
rooms in the connecting hotel
30,000
square feet of rentable space
120
5-star google reviews
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Services
We are an all-inclusive convention center located in Effingham Illinois. We take care of setup and tear down, decorating, catering, floral arrangements, lighting, backdrops, and much more. Whether for a wedding, conference, reunion, or prom, our dedicated team will make your event flawless and unforgettable.
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Holiday Inn at Avenue of Mid-America
Experience comfort and convenience at the award-winning Holiday Inn, directly connected to our convention center and offering hotel room blocks at discounted rates for your wedding guests. Enjoy our on-site restaurant, indoor pool, fitness center, and versatile meeting spaces perfect for business and social gatherings. Whether you’re traveling for business, leisure, or a special event, the Holiday Inn Effingham ensures a welcoming and memorable stay in the heart of Effingham.
Facility Layout
Our versatile facility has spacious and well maintained rooms including Jefferson, Washington, Reagan, Kennedy, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Truman, along with a flexible ballroom (A, B, C, D) for various event sizes. We offer ample parking and a convenient lobby for registrations and receptions. The center is directly connected to the Holiday Inn for seamless accommodation options. Contact us today for bookings.
What Our Guests Say
Very nice facility close to the interstate. The food service was good. Building was comfortable and quite presentable.
Kurt W.
This is the nicest place in town to hold an event. It is a well maintained event center that is run by very courteous staff. The chef is excited to work with you on whatever you desire for your menus. Highly recommend this event center!
Bailey M.
I attended a very large Christmas party. Staff was very courteous, food was delicious, facility was clean, and atmosphere was extremely hospitable.
Dennis R.
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1202 N Keller Dr, Effingham IL 62401
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