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Treat Mom to the Mother’s Day Brunch

This Mother’s Day, honor the most important woman in your life with a delightful dining experience as OVG presents the 11th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11 from 11am-2pm at the Owensboro Convention Center. Guests will dine in the third-floor ballrooms, offering picturesque riverfront views while enjoying a chef crafted buffet featuring indulgent favorites such as Belgian waffles, savory ham and swiss frittata, roasted turkey with stuffing and gravy,…

Make Plans for Your “I Do’” at the Your Perfect Day Wedding SHow

Tying the knot this year or just starting the exciting journey of planning your special day?  Come connect with trusted area wedding experts who can help bring your dream “I Do” to life as OVG, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center, presents the 11th Annual Your Perfect Day Wedding Show on Sunday, January 26 from Noon to 4:00PM. The 11th Annual Your Perfect Day Wedding Show…

Cork & Cuisine, Passionate Pairings

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Come delight your taste buds with a chef-inspired four-course meal, expertly paired with wines and spirits when OVG, Venue Management for the Owensboro Convention Center, presents Cork & Cuisine, Passionate Pairings on Friday, February 14 at 6PM! Indulge in a decadent dining experience plus have a chance to take home one of the featured wines or spirits! Be sure to visit…

Family Fun Ahead This Weekend!

The Owensboro Convention Center is brimming with festive fun and family-friendly excitement this weekend!  From gliding across the ice over the Ohio River to enjoying a delicious breakfast with Santa, and even stepping back in time to meet life-sized dinosaurs, there’s something for everyone! Enjoy a merry good time “on ice” at Energy On Ice! Skating hours Friday, December 20 are 5PM–9PM and Saturday, December 21 from 4PM–9PM. Admission is…

Enjoy a Merry Good Time “On Ice!” Energy On Ice Returns!

Oak View Group, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center, invites guests to celebrate the season with some outdoor fun! Energy On Ice – sponsored by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Atmos Energy, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, and the Staton Family Foundation – returns just in time for the holidays!  The 80×60 synthetic ice rink, located behind the Owensboro Convention Center on the Kentucky Legend Pier, offers a…

Multi-Year Partnerships Secured with State Associations

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…

All is Merry & Bright! 7th Annual Breakfast with Santa!

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…

Owensboro Convention Center Honored with ConventionSouth’s Annual Reader’s Choice Award

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…

EXHIBITOR Honors the Owensboro Convention Center with 2025 Centers of Excellence Award

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…

11th Annual Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Expo

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,…