Owensboro Convention Center Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Owensboro Convention Center | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel | 450 Rooms | Up to 220 peak rooms | 2–6 min walk to main registration concourse | 35,000 sq. ft. | $159–$220/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Owensboro Convention Cente | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Owensboro Downtown Headquarters Convention HotelConnected HQ Anchor Features 35,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Owensboro Convention Cente | ~$240/nt Off-peak: $180/nt | Available | |
 Owensboro Convention Center Courtyard & Suites4-Min Corridor Walk Features 18,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 4 min (~320m) to Owensboro Convention Cente | ~$220/nt Off-peak: $160/nt | Available |
Ask Anything About Owensboro Convention Center Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
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Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
KY Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. Owensboro Convention Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Owensboro Convention Center offers 2,500+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Owensboro is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE.
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Upcoming Owensboro Conventions
Full Calendar →- Expo Café & Gourmet 2026Mar 5–7, 2026 • 12,000+ B2B Attendees
- Expo Carnes y Lácteos 2027Feb 23–25, 2027 • 8,500+ B2B Attendees
- EXPO CHICAGO 2026Apr 9–12, 2026 • 35,000+ B2B Attendees
- Expo CID (Construcción, Interiorismo y Diseño) 2026Oct 22–24, 2026 • 3,500+ B2B Attendees
- Expo Coleccionistas Fan Fest 2027Jan 16–17, 2027 • 1,200+ B2B Attendees