Facilities

Centrally located in Owensboro on Frederica Street, Kentucky Wesleyan College occupies a 65-acre campus and boasts numerous venues and facilities that will fit your needs perfectly, whether you’re hosting a one-time event or a multi-day camp/conference. These spaces include conference and meeting space, classrooms, auditoriums, athletic facilities, and more. Catering service is also available, and our residence halls and meal service work well for conference schedules.

Learn more about our event spaces below.

For more information regarding facilities, please contact David Taylor, Camps Coordinator, at (270) 852-3313 or david.taylor@kwc.edu.

Know what you’re looking for? Go ahead and complete our Event Services Reservation Request form.

 

  • Jack T. Wells ’77 Activity Center

    • Young Auditorium
    • Capacity: 450 lecture style, 200 banquet style
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi, theater lighting, full sound system, livestream capability, large stage, balcony, instrument hookups
      Common Uses: worship services, weddings, recitals, ceremonies, performing arts, banquets, workshops
    • Panther Room
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    • Capacity: 100 lecture style, 75 banquet
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi, stage, kitchen
      Common Uses: meetings, workshops, seminars, showers, corporate retreats, celebrations
    • Outdoor Classroom (Activity Center)
    • Features: ADA accessible, A/V hookup, wi-fi, covered elevated platform area, picnic tables, overhead fans, built-in lighting
      Common Uses: celebrations, classroom meeting space, prayer groups, bible studies, picnics, casual gatherings

  • Athletic Facilities

    • Jones Gym at the Woodward Health and Recreation Center

    • Features: ADA accessible, A/V hookup, wi-fi, stage option, chairs option, floor covering
      Common Uses:       ceremonies, speakers, trade shows, sporting events
    • Steele Stadium

    • Features: ADA accessible, wi-fi, sound system, bleachers, press box, sky box, and concession options
      Common Uses: sports camps, sporting events, graduation ceremonies

 

  • Classrooms

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      Capacity: Varies
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi, theatre or standard seating
      Common Uses: meetings, workshops, seminars, lectures, small groups

 

  • Outdoor Spaces

    • Front Lawn
    • Features: ADA accessible, A/V hookup, wi-fi
      Common Uses: recreation, weddings, ceremonies, large group meals, concerts
    • Hocker Hall Grove
    • Features: ADA accessible, A/V hookup, elevated platform area
      Common Uses: weddings, ceremonies, concerts, yoga classes, outdoor worship services
    • Outdoor Classroom (on front lawn)
    • Features: ADA accessible, wi-fi, stone benches
      Common Uses: classroom meeting space, prayer groups, bible studies
    • Outdoor Classroom (Activity Center)
    • Features: ADA accessible, A/V hookup, wi-fi, covered elevated platform area, picnic tables, overhead fans, built-in lighting
      Common Uses: celebrations, classroom meeting space, prayer groups, bible studies, picnics, casual gatherings

 

  • Tapscott Chapel

    • Capacity: 200
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi, stage, concert grand piano, podium
      Common Uses: worship services, weddings, recitals, ceremonies, rehearsal space

 

  • Winchester Center

    • Cox Conference Room
    • Capacity: 20
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi
      Common Uses: meetings, workshops, seminars, small groups
    • Rogers Hall
    • Capacity: 175 banquet/300 lecture (three sections), 80 banquet/100 lecture (two sections), 40 banquet/90 lecture (one section)
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi, sound system
      Common Uses: workshops, seminars, weddings, ceremonies, lectures, presentations, large meetings
    • Hocker Family Dining Center

    • Capacity: 225
      Features: ADA accessible, wi-fi high top and standard tables, separate serving area
      Common Uses: dinners, banquets, receptions, corporate retreats

 

  • Overnight Accommodations

    • Residence Halls
    • Capacity: Varies
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi, kitchen and laundry options, communal gathering areas