LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY KY Associations

Why Lexington, Kentucky?

It's all about location! State meeting planners tell us that they anticipate greater conference attendance when planning a program in Lexington. We're easy to get to from all parts of the State and simple to navigate once you're here.  When you combine ease of travel with complimentary parking at most of our hotels, Lexington is the ideal meeting location!

What Makes Us Unique

Kentucky Association Meetings in Lexington

Lexpert Spotlight

Lexington is home to some pretty smart folks. Get in touch to see how one of our local associations experts can help make your meeting a big hit.

Senior Training Manager, Kentucky League of Cities Cassie Cooper

Assistant Director of External Affairs and Development, UK Center for Applied Energy David Melanson

Executive Secretary, Kentucky FFA Association Matt Chaliff

Associate State Director, Kentucky Small Business Development Center Scarlet Consalvi

Featured Unique Venues

From unique to unexpected, choose a venue that makes your meeting truly one-of-a-kind.

Featured Attractions

Lexington is a special place. Give your attendees a uniquely Lexington experience they’ll rave about for years to come.

Visit Horse Country

  • 4047 Iron Works Parkway

Visit Horse Country provides a central booking outlet for member horse farms and medical equine…

Battle Axes

  • 164 Turner Commons Way

Battle Axes is a family entertainment center located half mile away from the Distillery District…

21c Museum Hotel

  • 167 West Main Street

Set in Lexington, 21c Museum Hotel Lexington has a fitness center and a bar, as well as free WiFi…

Travel Guides

Here are a few of our favorite guides to help you plan the perfect Lexington experience for your guests. Dig in!

Destination Industries and Experts By Market Segment

We have something to offer groups and meetings of all types from religious to medical, equine, and more.

Equine

It’s no secret: we love our horses. Surrounded by rolling bluegrass hills, 450 horse farms, Thoroughbred racing’s greatest champions and one-of-a-kind equine…

KY Associations

Bring your association event to Lexington! We’re an easy-to-get-to destination with plenty of places to stay, eat, meet and explore without breaking the bank. See…

Religious

Daniel Boone famously said that “Heaven must be a Kentucky kind of place.” We’re inclined to agree with him, of course. But even before Kentucky was…

STEM

Lexington isn’t just horses and bourbon--we’re also a central location for education, innovation, research and science. Brilliant minds from across the…

Sports

It’s no secret that we like sports here in Lexington--after all, this is the home turf of the University of Kentucky Wildcats and the heart of Big Blue Nation. But…

Agriculture & Environment

Here in Lexington, we’re a city that understands the value of the land. Drive 10 minutes from downtown in any direction and you’ll find yourself surrounded by…

Trade Associations

Why hold your trade association meeting here in the Bluegrass? We’re well-acquainted with what it takes to pull off a successful event, from connecting you with…

Medical

Some of the best physicians, researchers and clinicians in the world come to Lexington to learn, practice, and make a difference. Thousands of medical professionals call…

Diversity

We’re proud to have so many cultures, ethnicities and traditions represented and celebrated here in Lexington. From thriving cultural centers and events to official…

Fraternal / Greek

Here in Lexington, we’re all about the intersection between education and social events--proof can be found during any home game during the University of Kentucky…

Corporate

Ask anyone here--Lexington is a great place to work. With a convenient location that’s easily-accessible from most of the country, beautiful surroundings, and so…

Education

Anchored by the University of Kentucky, the state’s flagship university (go Cats!), Lexington is a hot spot for education in the Commonwealth. From major…

Military Reunions

Lexington is the perfect place for your next military reunion or meeting. Why? So many reasons: our easy-to-get-to location, the low cost of hotels, transportation and…

Arts & Culture

Lexington has always been a cultural hotspot--there’s a reason we earned our nickname as the “Athens of the West” at the turn of the 19th century…

Clubs/ Hobby

Lexington is the perfect place for your next club or hobby event. Why? So many reasons: our easy-to-get-to location, the low cost of hotels, transportation and event…

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