A Taste of the Taste of Derby

Deep within the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) walls lies a team of eight dedicated culinary professionals who move around the main kitchen as if they’re in the middle of a synchronized dance on a stage. Even deeper within the walls of the facility, in fact, it’s in the basement, are two women who put […]

The Cowger Garage at the corner of Fourth and Market Streets will once again offer convenient parking for Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 22. The garage is a short walk to the waterfront and serves as a prime parking location. Located across the street from the Kentucky International Convention Center, the garage is open for public parking at a flat […]

New rates for the  Kentucky International Convention Center parking go into effect the first month of 2023. Effective January 1, 2023, new rates for the downtown Cowger and Commonwealth parking garages adjacent to the Kentucky International Convention Center are as follows: $3 for 0 hours to 1 hour $5 for 1 hour to 2 hours $7 […]

Volleyball players from across the country will compete in the JVA World Challenge presented by Nike April 8-10 at the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center. Due to overwhelming demand, the tournament expanded to the downtown convention center for even more courts and competition. The three-day event will include more than 1000 […]

Top archers from across the country head to Louisville this weekend for the 42nd NFAA Indoor Nationals, held downtown at the Kentucky International Convention Center. More than 1,600 athletes, ranging in skill level from junior to master, compete in 86 divisions divided by age and ability level. Friday afternoon, young archers (under age 18) have […]

Louisville Tourism released the fifteen most anticipated 2022 Louisville events with shows at Kentucky Venues dominating the list. Twelve of the top fifteen events will call either the Kentucky Exposition Center or Kentucky International Convention Center home this year. From major trade shows to music festivals, these twelve events taking place at Kentucky Venues properties […]

WHAT The Louisville Build, Renovate & Landscape Expo brings together some of the most knowledgeable remodeling and building experts in the country. Get inspired by professionals and see the latest innovations in flooring, sunrooms, basement finishing and more. WHEN Friday, January 14, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. […]

New director looks to maximize corporate sponsorship opportunities across the commonwealth Kentucky Venues and Spectra Partnerships – a major division of Spectra, one of the industry’s top private management and hospitality companies, has appointed Kevin Contardo as Director of Partnerships. Contardo brings to Spectra more than 20 years of experience in the live events industry, […]

The GBAC Star Accredited Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky International Convention Center operate with additional safety and health standards. View additional details below.  Kentucky Venues is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our clients, attendees, exhibitors, employees, and partners in the community. We continue to monitor the developments of all infectious diseases via […]

The excitement is noticeable as soon as you walk into the exhibit hall at this year’s International Bowl Expo. Thousands of attendees are milling about talking, smiling and networking. Looking around the room, you would never know that it’s been more than a year since their last event or that it’s the first major trade […]