Lexington, KY - Horse Capital of the World

Located at the heart of Kentucky's famous scenic Bluegrass region, Lexington's easy accessibility, first-class facilities and unique attractions make it an appealing alternative for conventions and meetings of all sizes and types. More cosmopolitan than metropolitan, Lexington's world-renowned sites border on the dramatic, offering fresh possibilities for the meeting experience.

Our friendly convention sales and service staff stands ready to assist you with familiarization tours, bid presentations, lead distribution and  proposal collection. After you choose Lexington, our award-winning Convention Services Department helps ensure the success of your meeting or convention.

The Bureau produces a Convention Services Directory to further help you. A yearly Convention Calendar is also available.

Getting Here is Easy

• Located within 600 miles of two-thirds of the U.S. population, at the major junction of interstates 75 and 64. (See map )

• Blue Grass Airport, is just 10 minutes from downtown, with Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati International Airport, the second largest hub in North America, just 83 miles away via I-75.

Convention Facilities and Services are Convenient and Affordable

• Convenient proximity to 7,400 affordable hotel rooms, restaurants, entertainment and shopping, including the largest mall in the state and over 175 area antique shops.

• Lexington's Convention Center. With 66,000 square feet of exhibition space, 40,000 square feet of meeting rooms and ballrooms plus an additional 25,000 square feet of pre-function spaces, and ample parking, Lexington Center is well equipped to handle multiple concurrent events. The complex includes the famous 24,000 seat Rupp Arena.

• A number of Lexington hotels have joined forces to offer larger meetings and conventions the convenience and expertise of a dedicated team. Read about the Equine District and the Triple Crown Connection.

The Setting is Scenic, Safe and Friendly

• The city is surrounded by beautifully manicured horse farms, where fences and green fields seem to extend forever.

• We're a CTA city! More than 2,000 locals have completed our training and received national certification with the designation of Bluegrass Certified Tourism Ambassador. This training helps ensure that we convey consistency in message, accuracy in details and a high level of hospitality to our visitors.

• We can arrange for city volunteers to welcome guests with warmth, grace and style at information booths and help coordinate restaurant reservations and personalized recreational activities.

Fresh Possibilities for Special Events Abound

• Spouse programs, special events and pre and postconvention tours at "one and only" attractions like The Kentucky Horse Park are sure to increase meeting attendance.

• Numerous historic homes attribute to the state's ranking fourth in number of sites on the National Register of Historic Places.

Research and Field Trip Opportunities

• Home to the University of Kentucky, one of the leading research universities in the nation, and Transylvania University, the oldest university west of the Alleghenies.

• Specialized tours are available in the technical, horticultural, agricultural, equine and medical fields.

Hometown Host Program

Are you a local resident who is a member of a club or association that holds regional or national meetings? Do you serve on a board? Does your company hold annual meetings? With our Hometown Host program, staging an event in Lexington has never been easier.

Convention Services Directory

Need to find entertainment for your opening program? Wondering about unique venues for a special event? Need to rent a tent or a portable stage? Our Convention Services Directory is available for browsing by topic.

Convention Calendar

This Convention Calendar includes a list of meetings and conventions for the current calendar year that have either been booked by the Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau, or have been reported to the Bureau for servicing.

If you would like to use our Request for Proposal form, please click here .

 

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