Press Releases

Kentucky State Fair Announces Texas Roadhouse Concert Series Lineup

23 bands over 11 nights, all included with fair admission.

 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 26, 2021) — The Kentucky State Fair announced the lineup of the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series at a press conference today. Performances range from rock, indie, country, Christian, and R&B. All performances are taking place adjacent to the Pavilion and Kentucky Kingdom. Concerts are included with fair admission. Read more.

Kentucky State Fair's Official Scent of Summertime

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The countdown is on to this year’s Kentucky State Fair! The annual festival is a feast for the senses, from the taste of the doughnut burger to the sounds of the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series. The Kentucky State Fair is partnering with Buff City Soap to give fairgoers the chance to experience one of the scents of the annual summertime celebration at home. Read more.

Kentucky International Convention Center and Kentucky Exposition Center Celebrates Busiest Weekend since early March 2020

Weekend full of events signals a shift towards a bright summer and fall

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 24, 2021) — The Kentucky International Convention Center and the Kentucky Exposition Center are celebrating a busy Memorial Day weekend. Over the course of the spring, in-person events have slowly returned to both venues, but Memorial Day weekend will kick off a busy summer as Kentucky Venues ramps up for a full slate of events and trade shows. Read more.

Jacky Eshelby Named Executive Director of Expositions for Kentucky Venues
 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 15, 2022) — Kentucky Venues is excited to welcome Jacky Eshelby as the new Executive Director of Expositions. This position was created to oversee the planning, execution and growth of signature events at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Read more.

Youth Basketball Tournaments take over the Kentucky Exposition Center
Demand for sporting events drives busy summer month for Louisville
 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 2, 2022) — Basketball is back at the Kentucky Exposition Center. During July, six tournaments with more than 28,000 attendees are expected to generate $33 million in economic impact for the local community.

 

The tournaments are part of a youth sports boom leading the return of large-scale events. Spring saw the return of volleyball, with five tournaments and more than 36,000 attendees and summer belongs to basketball. The Kentucky Exposition Center removed 79 volleyball courts and replaced them with 66 basketball courts to prepare for the upcoming tournaments starting this weekend and going through July 18.

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National Farm Machinery Show Brings $23.8 Million to Louisville

Agribusiness professionals, top equipment manufacturers attend U.S.’ largest indoor farm show

 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 24, 2020) — From seed to harvest, the National Farm Machinery Show displays the latest equipment, showcases the most innovative technology and offers educational seminars to help farmers prepare for the upcoming planting season. Farmers and agribusiness professionals packed the halls of the Kentucky Exposition Center for industry updates and exciting tractor pull action. Read more.

Kentucky International Convention Center and Kentucky Exposition Center

Celebrates Busiest Weekend since early March 2020

Weekend full of events signals a shift towards a bright summer and fall

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 24, 2021) — The Kentucky International Convention Center and the Kentucky Exposition Center are celebrating a busy Memorial Day weekend. Over the course of the spring, in-person events have slowly returned to both venues, but Memorial Day weekend will kick off a busy summer as Kentucky Venues ramps up for a full slate of events and trade shows. Read more.