session. These spaces can accommodate a number of events including corporate and leisure trade shows, corporate meetings and events, theater style presentations, private or public receptions and banquets, non-profit fundraising events, school dances and graduation ceremonies and celebrations, just to name a few. Rentals include assistance from our experiences and knowledgeable staff, easy load-in and access, and free on-site parking. Artisan Catering is the exclusive caterer for the Cajundome Convention Center. Artisan's experienced and award winning culinary team is ready to plan your next event, and no matter how elaborate your vision is, can coordinate its culinary efforts with other local vendors to streamline the entire process for you. The Cajundome Convention Center is also home to the annual Lafayette Home and Garden show and the Louisiana Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference. Use as a shelter In 2005, following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and soon after Hurricane Rita, the Cajundome became one of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's evacuee shelters. Staffed by Red Cross, Salvation Army, Americorp and a host of local charities, the facility became a center of relief for thousands. The recently opened Convention Center addition was also utilized as a distribution logistics point and also housed a Special Needs Clinic. This clinic served those needing additional care not deemed urgent or emergency by local area hospitals. See also List of convention centers in the United States List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas List of music venues References External links Basketball venues in Louisiana Boxing venues in Louisiana Buildings and structures in Lafayette, Louisiana College basketball venues in the United States Convention centers in Louisiana Indoor arenas in Louisiana Indoor ice hockey venues in Louisiana Indoor soccer venues in Louisiana Lafayette Roughnecks Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns basketball Music venues in Louisiana Sports venues in Lafayette, Louisiana Sports venues in Louisiana University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1985 establishments in Louisiana