Lexpert Spotlight
Lexington is home to some pretty smart folks. Get in touch to see how one of our local association experts can help make your meeting a big hit.
Todd Johnson
Vice President, Building Industry Association of Lexington
Area of Focus - Association Management, Industry and Government Relations, New Business Development
David Melanson
Assistant Director of External Affairs and Development, UK Center for Applied Energy
Public Relations, Communications, Government Relations, Philanthropy, Event Planning
What Makes Us Unique
Trade Association Meetings in Lexington
Staff Training
The VisitLEX Destination LEXpert Program can help equip you and your employees with the skills to better connect your guests to the best of Lexington.
Convenient Location
Located at the intersection of I-64 and I-75, we’re easy to get to. Lexington is within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the U.S., and Blue Grass Airport offers 17 direct flights.
Event Assistance
Whether you’re looking to add a uniquely Kentucky experience to your event, get a behind-the-scenes tour, or find a perfect location for your meeting, we’re here to help.
Friendly Folks
Lexington is ranked #9 of the Friendliest Cities in the U.S., as well as the #3 Safest City in America. So come visit and experience Lexington’s signature brand of Southern hospitality for yourself.
Affordable, Flexible Hotels
Lexington provides reasonable sleeping room rates and economical meeting packages. You'll discover that price points in Lexington are $20-$30 lower than other comparable cities.
A Gigabit City
Lexington’s Gig Project brought a $70 million fiber-optic network to the city, making us the largest gigabit city in the country and expanding high-speed internet access across town.
Featured Unique Venues
From unique to unexpected, choose a venue that makes your meeting truly one-of-a-kind.
Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena
A variety of flexible meeting spaces are available at this state-of-the-art convention center...
Kentucky Horse Park
This 1,200 acre state park is dedicated to all breeds of horse. A variety of facilities can be...
Keeneland Racecourse
With its tranquil setting and lovely stone fences and buildings, this national historic landmark is...
Featured Attractions
Lexington is a special place. Give your attendees a uniquely Lexington experience they’ll rave about for years to come.
Four Roses Distillery
Located on the scenic Salt River in Lawrenceburg, Four Roses Distillery is headquartered in a unique...
Visit Horse Country
Visit Horse Country provides a central booking outlet for member horse farms and medical equine...
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
The plant began production in 1988 and is Toyota's largest production plant in North America. During...
Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm
A retirement and rescue facility for pensioned Thoroughbreds, Old Friends provides a sanctuary for...
