In a shifting trend across Kentucky’s convention industry, state associations are choosing Owensboro as their recurring destination, opting for multi-year agreements over traditional rotational schedules. Historically, associations have often moved their events around the state, but the rising costs of hosting conventions and the growing importance of value and convenience are prompting a new approach. This year, the Owensboro Convention Center have solidified long-term partnerships with prominent state associations, including…

He’s making a list and checking it twice! Santa Claus is coming to town! Oak View Group, the provider of Venue Management for the Owensboro Convention Center, is excited to present the 7th Annual Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by German American Bank and The Country Station 92.5 WBKR. Families are invited to enjoy a holly jolly morning on Saturday, December 21, from 7:30AM to 10AM. The breakfast menu includes all-you-can-eat…

Oak View Group, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center, is honored to announce that the publishers of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, have presented the Owensboro Convention Center with a 2024 Readers’ Choice Award. “ConventionSouth readers and fans have once again voted to decide the best meeting sites in the South, and it is no surprise to us that Owensboro…

Oak View Group, the venue management partner for the Owensboro Convention Center, is proud to announce that Exhibitor Group has named the venue a 2025 Centers of Excellence Award winner. This prestigious accolade from Exhibitor Group, which produces both EXHIBITOR magazine and Find It Marketplace, the buyer’s guide to trade show products and services, launched this initiative to identify and recognize North America’s best convention centers for trade shows and…

Who’s ready to get crafty?!? Oak View Group, the venue management provider for the Owensboro Convention Center, is thrilled to announce the 11th Annual Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Expo will take place on Friday, November 8 through Sunday, November 10! This year’s expo will feature nearly 140 skilled artisans and crafters, showcasing a wide variety of handcrafted items, including woodcrafts, holiday decorations, quilts, jewelry, floral arrangements, paintings, candles, pottery, embroidery,…

Voted on and judged by meeting professionals, Northstar’s Stella Awards honor the world’s best hotels, airlines, convention and conference centers, cruise lines, destination marketing organizations and destination management companies. Northstar Meetings Group and its leading brands, Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings, have announced the 2024 recipients of the 8th Annual Stella Awards. Recognizing 248 organizations globally, these awards celebrate outstanding achievements in quality service and innovation for meeting and event professionals. The…

Come if you dare for a frightfully fun evening as Oak View Group, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center presents the 8th Annual Cork & Cuisine, Happy HalloWine on Friday, October 25 at 6:00PM!  Sit for a spell and indulge in a hauntingly delicious 4-course meal, each course perfectly paired with a wickedly delightful wine or spirit. Whether you’re ghoulish or glamorous, come dressed in your…

The Oak View Group team in Owensboro, KY is thrilled to share the news of recent promotions among our talented team members. Josh Gann has been promoted to Director of Sales and Sponsorships for the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter. With over 20 years of sales experience, Gann has successfully led the sales team since 2021.  After securing a record 19 conventions for the convention center and being a key…

Oak View Group, the venue management provider for the Owensboro Convention Center, has once again been recognized as a premier destination for meetings and conventions by Facilities and Destinations magazine. This marks the eleventh time the venue has received the prestigious Prime Site Award, which is annually awarded to the top convention and exposition centers in the United States. Facilities and Destinations is a quarterly trade publication serving the meetings…

Red, White, and WOW!  The 2024 4th Fest, presented by Kentucky Legend, will take place on Thursday, July 4 at the Owensboro Convention Center! Oak View Group, provider of venue management, is excited to again host an Independence Day celebration!   Bring the family for fun activities!  Kids can enjoy a variety of options inside the exhibit halls on the first floor. Younger children will love the Bouncer Maze, Bucky’s Pirate…