Kentucky State Fair / Kentucky Exposition Center

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“1.2 million sq ft permanent exposition campus adjacent to Louisville's airport — Freedom Hall arena (1956), North and South Wings, Broadbent Arena, and 6,000+ parking spaces creating a genuinely large-scale civic event landscape”

About

The Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville is among the largest convention and exposition complexes in the US — 1.2 million square feet of enclosed space anchored by the historic Freedom Hall (1956), one of America's great mid-century arenas. The North and South Exhibition Wings, Broadbent Arena, and connected halls create an interconnected interior landscape of extraordinary scale and variety. Freedom Hall's exposed steel trusses, 19,000-seat bowl, and classic 1950s proportions are architecturally significant. The Kentucky State Fair occupies the campus each August; year-round, the Kentucky Exposition Center hosts major trade shows, rodeos, and events. Louisville's film production community is growing, supported by the Kentucky Film Office's rebate program. The sheer scale of the enclosed space makes this a rare location for productions requiring massive interior environments.

⚠️ Restrictions

Contact venue directly for restrictions and availability outside event season

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