Spotlight Summary
DesignerCon is an annual art and design convention that brings together collectible toys, customs, plush, and designer apparel alongside urban, underground, and pop art. The three-day event draws over 700 vendors and more than 350 artists, making it a broad showcase of creative culture. Attendees can shop show-exclusive limited-edition merchandise, watch live art competitions, and attend artist signings and panel events.
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Spotlight Notes
About the Venue
The Expo is a massive downtown Las Vegas venue with over 315,000 square feet for trade shows, conventions, concerts, and corporate events. Flexible layouts accommodate various gatherings, and its central location near both Downtown and the Strip makes it easily accessible.
Address
475 Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone
About World Market Center
World Market Center is a vast 3.2-million-square-foot wholesale marketplace in Las Vegas's Arts District, featuring hundreds of showrooms across multiple buildings dedicated to home décor, furniture, textiles, and interior design products. With an industrial-meets-contemporary aesthetic, it serve…
Established
2005
Did You Know
If attending a multi-day expo, wear comfortable walking shoes—exhibition floors are expansive and you'll cover significant distances between booths and venues.
Parking
Standard parking view. Switch modes if local, veteran, or rewards perks could change the best option.
Venue Parking
Downtown • Best for World Market Center
Venue parking
Free parking
Closest Alternative
Downtown • Best for Plaza
Nearby parking
Rewards perk
Garage access at Main Street and Carson Avenue
Parking source →Nearest Free Parking
Downtown • Best for Hamburger Mary's
Nearby parking
Free parking
Additional Parking
Downtown • Best for Circa / Garage Mahal
Nearby parking
Paid parking
Garage Mahal serves self, valet, rideshare; drop-off on Main Street and Ogden
Parking source →Additional Parking
Downtown • Best for Binion's
Nearby parking
Rewards perk
Garage address published on parking directories; official FAQ says validation available for gambling/eating
Parking source →Additional Parking
Downtown • Best for Fremont Street Experience Garage
Nearby parking
Paid parking
Entrance on 4th Street between Fremont St and Carson Ave
Parking source →Additional Parking
Downtown • Best for Four Queens
Nearby parking
Rewards perk
Free window: No
Garage off Carson Ave; valet also available
Parking source →Additional Parking
Downtown • Best for Downtown Grand
Nearby parking
Rewards perk
Hotel guest self-parking complimentary; validation for qualified spend or casino points
Parking source →Experiences
Curated attractions and experiences within a walkable radius.
Rooftop Bars
108 Drinks
Experience craft cocktails and panoramic Las Vegas views from the 108th floor of The STRAT Tower.
Rooftop Restaurants
108 Eats
Savor gourmet paninis, artisanal ice cream, and sweet treats while overlooking Las Vegas from the 108th-floor observation deck.
Wedding Chapels
A Little White Wedding Chapel
A Little White Wedding Chapel is a legendary Las Vegas venue known for its quick, quirky, and celebrity-favorite wedding ceremonies.
Experiential Art
Art District – First Friday Las Vegas
First Friday is one of the best ways to experience the creative side of Las Vegas, turning the Arts District into a lively monthly street festival filled with art, music, food, and local energy.
Golf Course
Bali Hai Golf Club
The only championship golf course remaining on the Las Vegas Strip, offering a tropical oasis experience with Vegas flair.
