ELKINS, West Virginia — The Railyard Event & Conference Center is now open in the heart of historic downtown Elkins, West Virginia, welcoming guests to a 28,000-square-foot venue built on the former site of the city’s railroad roundhouse.

Blending Appalachian heritage with modern event functionality, The Railyard is designed to host conferences, corporate gatherings, signature shows, banquets and community events year-round.

Managed by Taylor Hospitality and developed as a project of the Randolph County Development Authority, The Railyard rises on the site of a former rail industry hub, now reimagined as a full-service destination for meetings, conferences, celebrations and live shows.

The $11.6 million venue features flexible indoor event spaces, high-end A/V capabilities and on-site event coordination. Set in Elkins walkable downtown, the venue is surrounded by shops, restaurants and lodging.

The Railyard combines a 9,374-square-foot conference center with banquet capacity for 588 guests, a professional-grade performance theater, and flexible pre-function and gathering spaces. The venue is purpose-built to host everything from large-scale conferences and corporate retreats to receptions, expos, dinner shows, comedy nights, live theater and community celebrations.

“The Railyard was created as a space where celebrations, connections and community come together,” said Railyard General Manager Shane Jones. “Opening our doors to the people of Elkins and to visitors from across the region is exactly the moment we’ve been building toward.”

The Railyard also anchors a broader downtown experience, sitting steps from the Elkins Depot Welcome Center and Mountain Rail excursions and near Davis & Elkins College and outdoor recreation throughout Randolph County.

“The Railyard represents years of vision and investment, not only in downtown Elkins, but in the future of Randolph County,” said Robbie Morris, Randolph County Development Authority executive director. “This is more than an event venue; it’s a catalyst for tourism, small business and community pride, built on ground that has always been at the heart of our region’s story.”

To schedule a venue tour or book an event, visit therailyardwv.com.