OWENSBORO, Ky.
The City of Owensboro and management company Global Spectrum have announced the Grand Opening of the New Owensboro Convention Center. The celebration is set for three fun and entertainment-filled days in 2014, from Friday, Jan. 31, through Sunday, Feb. 2.
On Friday, January 31, a Grand Opening Gala has been created to showcase the new facility to the region and potential future clients.
In addition to the sales opportunities associated with the Friday night event, the City of Owensboro has also made tickets available for it through local City funded non-profits. Participating non-profits will be able to use the tickets for fundraising opportunities.
Highlights of the Gala include performances by the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Second Street Big Band, the Jimmy Church Band, jazz and bluegrass performances, Aaron Kizer and feature entertainment by CMA Award Winning Country Artist Sara Evans. Sponsorship opportunities for the Gala are available.
On Saturday, Feb. 1, the public is invited to enjoy a full day of events and tours of the facility. The official Ribbon Cutting will take place at 10 a.m. in conjunction with the Hampton Inn and Suites. Doors will open to the Convention Center immediately following the ribbon cutting.
A variety of different activities and entertainment for the whole family have been planned throughout the day, concluding with a performance by Great American Country TV stars The Willis Clan.
On Sunday, Feb. 2, at 12:30 p.m., a buffet lunch will be available to those that purchase tickets in advance. The public is also invited to watch the big game on large screens around the facility and cash concessions will be available. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the entire weekend.
The new facility is currently under construction and scheduled to open in January 2014, in revitalized downtown Owensboro, KY. The multi-purpose facility will feature a 45,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall and an additional 47,000 + sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space, which includes two ballrooms.
Global Spectrum manages more than 115 other public assembly facilities around the world, and nearly 23 million people attended more than 15,000 events in Global Spectrum venues last year.
