Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville is located in the heart of downtown Asheville. It is Western North Carolina's preeminent multi-purpose event facility and is managed by the City of Asheville. The facility hosts many conventions, trade and consumer shows, educational programs, and entertainment events. The facility consists of a 25,000 square foot Exhibit Hall, a Banquet Hall, the 7,700 seat ExploreAsheville.com Arena, the 2,400 seat Thomas Wolfe Auditorium and nine additional meeting rooms.