AUDITORIUMS, CONFERENCE & CONVENTION CENTERS
OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY
OVERVIEW
OWENSBORO CONVENTION CENTER
The award-winning Owensboro Convention Center is Western Kentucky’s premier multi-purpose venue. The Center overlooks the scenic Ohio River in revitalized downtown Owensboro, KY. A full-service facility with just under 102,000 square feet of available space, including a 44,000+ square foot exhibition hall, the 8,900+ square foot Kentucky Legend® Pier outside over the river, plus additional ballroom, meeting, and pre-function space. Let us help you customize your next event!
VENUE INFO
Location
501 West 2nd Street
Owensboro, KY
42301
Accessibility & Parking
Closest Airports: Owensboro, KY and Evansville, IL
Car
Onsite Parking Lot (Free)
Nearby Parking Structure(s) (Paid)
Located Within a Day’s Drive for Over 2/3 of the US population
Easily Accessed from Interstate 64 and Interstate 65
Nearby Attractions
Award-Winning Smother's Park
Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Owensboro Museum of Science and History
Support
Business Hours
Email
Phone
Dedicated Event Manager
Languages
English
Event Spaces
17 Events Spaces
Capacity*
Reception Max: 2,610 attendees at Banquet rounds of 10
Reception Minimum: 20 attendees at rounds of 10
Seated Max: 4,267 attendees theatre
Seated Minimum: 30 attendees theatre
Event Types
Awards Ceremonies
Benefits
Cocktail/Networking Receptions
Conferences
Livestream Events
Meetings
Premieres/Opening Events
Product Launches/Promo Events
Seminars/Workshops
Trade Shows/Expos
Training/Team Building
Wedding/Social Events
Youth Retreats/Camps
ROOMS, CAPACITIES & VIRTUAL TOUR
Capacities subject to change due to COVID restrictions and regulations.
AMENITIES
AV & Lighting
In-House Audio Visual
Microphones
Computer/Laptop
Projector
Projector Screen
TV Screens
Video Conferencing
Uplighting
Catering
In-House Catering Required
Outside Catering Permitted
Onsite Kitchen
Onsite Cafe/Bakery
In-House Liquor License
Outside Liquor Permitted with License
Design & Decor
In-House Linens
In-House Chairs
In-House Tables
In-House Cutlery
In-House Dishes
Moveable Risers & Platforms
Branding Opportunities
Art Collection/Special Exhibit/Installation
Carpet
Cement Floor
Planning & Production
Dedicated Event Manager
AV Technician
Sound Professional
Full Service Staff
Venue
ADA Compliant
Balcony
Ballroom
Exhibit Hall
Green Room/Speaker Ready Room
Meeting Rooms
Water Views
Men's Bathrooms
Women's Bathrooms
8,925 square foot Pier Over the Ohio River
Other
All-Inclusive
Partial Buyout
Back Up Generators
WiFi (Free)
Only Service Animals Allowed
SAFETY & SECURITY
COVID-19 Prevention
Sanitation Stations
Hourly Cleanings
Individually Packaged F&B
Socially Distant Floor Plans
Temperature Checks
Employee Temperature Checks Only
Security
In-House Security Team
Full Video Surveillance System
INDUSTRY & AWARDS
Preferred Partners
Owensboro Health – Official Health Sponsor
Kentucky Legend® – Café and The Pier
Gulfstream Enterprises – Riverview Room
Pepsi – Official Soda & Water Provider
Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits – Various Events
Greenwell Chisholm – Official Printing Partner
Standard Sales – 4 Part Concert Series
Preferred Vendors (Weddings) Madison Square Boutique
Bridal Songbird DJ Services
Affiliations
Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce
Owensboro Daviess Co. CVB
MPI
KSAE
IAVM
Preferred Partners
The Owensboro Convention Center is a seven time recipient of the Facilities and Destinations Prime Site Award. These awards are given annually to the top convention and exposition centers in North America.
The Owensboro Convention Center is also a four time recipient of the ConventionSouth Reader’s Choice Award. These awards are given annually and are determined by meeting professionals and fans voting for the best of the best.
CONTACT
bizba.sh/owensborocc | sales.owensborocenter@spectraxp.com | (270) 687-8800
501 WEST 2ND STREET | OWENSBORO, KY 42301