# Central Bank Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/central-bank-center-rupp-arena-lexington/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/central-bank-center-rupp-arena-lexington
- **VenueScore™:** 8.7/10 (Lexington Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention Corridor, Lexington, KY
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena (Downtown Convention Corridor, Lexington, KY)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena (2 Mapped Shows)
- **[Kentucky Association of Counties Annual Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/kaco-annual-conference-723)** — Nov 18–20, 2026 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Kentucky Dental Association Annual Meeting 2027](https://conventions.com/events/kda-annual-meeting-723)** — Aug 26–29, 2027 | 1,000+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **Kentucky Association of Counties Annual Conference** (Lexington B2B Trade & Conference Organizer) — 2026-11-18 – 2026-11-20 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | Central Bank Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$8,450 10×10 All-In
- **Kentucky Dental Association Annual Meeting** (Lexington B2B Trade & Conference Organizer) — 2027-08-26 – 2027-08-29 | 1,000+ B2B Attendees | Central Bank Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$8,450 10×10 All-In

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **JAN (Peak):** Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
- **FEB (Peak):** High Association & Expo Demand
- **MAR (Peak):** Peak Spring Convention Window
- **APR (Moderate):** Shoulder Openings Late April
- **MAY (Moderate):** Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
- **JUN (Value):** Summer Value Rates Begin
- **JUL (Value):** Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
- **AUG (Value):** High Availability & Value Pricing
- **SEP (Moderate):** Fall Season Kickoff
- **OCT (Peak):** Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
- **NOV (Moderate):** Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
- **DEC (Value):** Mid-December Corporate Value Window