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Kentucky Exposition Center Renovation Timeline

Published: May 5, 2025Updated: May 5, 2025

The Kentucky Exposition Center is in the midst of the first phase of a major renovation and expansion project. Below, find a comprehensive timeline of the project, which will be updated periodically.

April 2025: Demolition begins on New Market Hall to make room for new multi-purpose building

August 2024: Concepts revealed for Phase I and II of renovation

February 2024: Schmidt Associates announced as architect for Phase I

October 2023: Request for proposal issued for architectural selection

July 2023: $180 million in capital funds released for Phase I

December 2022: Kentucky Venues submits market analysis for redevelopment

September 2022: Kentucky Venues shares concepts for renovations