ShelbyKY—Shelbyville, Simpsonville, and Shelby County in Kentucky—holds two unique distinctions: The area is the “American Saddlebred Capital of the World” and “Your Bourbon Destination.” Centrally located between the state’s two largest cities of Louisville and Lexington, ShelbyKY is perfectly positioned along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, less than half an hour from Louisville’s international airport, and near all the things you love about Kentucky: horses and bourbon. Dubbed by one journalist as a “high-steppin’, bourbonsippin’ town,” ShelbyKY is group friendly. When planning an event, ShelbyKY should be at the top of your list.
The Shelbyville Conference Center is the standout event space in ShelbyKY. Newly constructed, the space celebrated its first anniversary last October. Since its opening, the space has hosted more than 500 events and seen more than 20,000 guests come through its doors.
With the capacity and flexibility to host events ranging from business meetings to banquets to wedding receptions and trade shows, the Shelbyville Conference Center has the service, space, and hospitality to Boasting nearly 10,000 square feet of multiuse function space, the Shelbyville Conference Center is the right choice for any event. The versatile space allows you to create the exact event you want. Friendly, accommodating, and professional staff will help you every step of the way. Moveable airwalls make your event a success! The brand-new event space is perfectly situated for any event. Flexible floorplans and state-of-the-art technology allow groups of any size—from as intimate as 10 guests to as grand as 400 attendees—to gather, learn, and celebrate together.
allow you to have one large event or create a more intimate space for smaller meetings, thereby expanding the possibilities even more for your business meeting, reception, or special event. Guests and organizers alike will love the large windows and natural light in each area of the conference center, as well as the ample available parking and nearby restaurants, shopping, and lodging. In addition to the meeting space, the pre-function area is spacious and perfect for a meet and greet, silent auction, or cocktail party.
The Shelbyville Conference Center is within walking distance of Shelbyville’s historic downtown shopping and dining, as well as Shelbyville’s beautiful walking and biking trails, iconic restaurants, community theater, boutique shops, and art experiences. The charm of downtown Shelbyville is undeniable, and your guests will love being so close to all the wonderful shops that can be found just steps from the center, coupling small-town charm with big-city amenities.
To make your meeting in ShelbyKY truly memorable, include a visit to two Kentucky Bourbon Trail distilleries located right in Shelbyville. Jeptha Creed Distillery is a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour and Bulleit Distillery is on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Both distilleries feature activities for small and large groups, just be sure to book your group’s tasting or tour in advance of your event. Kentucky’s most famous export is its bourbon—nearly 95 percent of the world’s bourbon comes from Kentucky—and ShelbyKY is the perfect place to begin a Kentucky Bourbon Trail adventure. In addition to two world-class distilleries, ShelbyKY is home to The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, Kentucky’s only designer outlet mall featuring more than 90 retailers, including well-known outlets like Nike, Banana Republic, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, and The North Face.
Group transportation may be difficult in other small towns, but ShelbyKY has what you need to make your group’s visit a breeze. The Shelbyville Trolley is reminiscent of the old street cars that used to run through Shelbyville’s Main Street just after the turn of the 20th century and is both charming and available to rent. The trolley has seats for 28 guests and can add a bit of historic charm to your special event. For more information on the Shelbyville Trolley, contact ShelbyKY Tourism at 502-633-6388. Smaller groups of three or fewer can rely on rideshare services like Ride with Rae. More information on Ride with Rae, including rates and availability, is available by calling 502-655-5500.
Whatever the occasion, ShelbyKY is excited to welcome you with our blend of classic Southern hospitality, high-end lodging and amenities, and historic charm. For more information on ShelbyKY, visit visitshelbyky.com, and for more information on the Shelbyville Conference Center and the Shelbyville Trolley, visit shelbykyvenues.com.
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