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Where will they move if the Duke Center closes?

By Hudson Brooklyn
Where will they move if the Duke Center closes?

The Duke Energy Convention Center is under construction, forcing popular events in 2024 and 2025 to be postponed or rescheduled.

Construction began in July on the $240 million renovation project, which includes transforming the exterior of the building with an extended glass facade and modernizing and expanding the interior exhibition, meeting and ballroom spaces.

The building technology in the 55-year-old convention center on the corner of Fifth Street and Elm Street downtown, directly next to the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, is also being extensively modernized.

According to the Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC), which is leading the redevelopment of the convention center district, which will include a new convention center hotel and pedestrian mall, the convention center will remain closed until January 2026.

As a result, these shows have made the following changes to their schedules and venues:

Redsfest

What it is: Redsfest is one of the largest fan festivals in Major League Baseball and typically takes place in December at the Duke Center. The event allows fans to meet and interact with current and former players and also hosts a celebrity poker tournament.

Dates: Redsfest has been canceled for 2024, but the 17th Reds Community Fund Rick Steiner Memorial Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament has been rescheduled for November 17 at Great American Ball Park at Bally Sports Club.

Further information: The official Redsfest website encourages fans to stay tuned for future announcements regarding the return of Redsfest.

Customs cavalcade

What it is: The Custom Car Show features hot rods, custom cars and motorcycles.

Dates: Canceled for 2025. Return to Duke Energy Center in January 2026; Dates will be announced later.

Further information: autorama.com

Cincinnati Auto Expo

What it is: Hosted by the Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association, the exhibition features hundreds of vehicles from manufacturers as well as clubs, museums and private collections.

Dates: Canceled for 2025. Returning to Duke Energy Center in 2026; Dates will be announced later.

Further information: cincinnatiautoexpo.com

Cincinnati Boat, Sports and Travel Show

What it is: Demonstrations, exhibits and vendors for boating, fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities.

Dates: Canceled for 2025. Returning to Duke Energy Center in 2026; Dates will be announced later.

Further information: cincinnatiboatsportandtravelshow.com

Wendy’s Bridal Show

What it is: The region’s longest-running wedding trade show features demonstrations from caterers, florists, DJs and other wedding vendors.

Date: 4th–5th January 2025.

Location: Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati.

Further information: wendysbridalshow.com

Cincinnati Golf Expo

What it is: The show features dozens of exhibitors from golf entertainment, retail and travel.

Date: 7th–9th February 2025

Location: Northern Kentucky Convention Center, One West RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, Kentucky.

Further information: cincygolfexpo.com

Cincinnati Home & Garden Show

What it is: Landscaping companies, remodeling companies and interior design companies, among others, will be represented at the trade fair.

Date: Canceled for 2025. Returning to Duke Energy Center February 20-22 and February 27-March 1, 2026.

Further information: cincinnatihomeandgardenshow.com

Cincy Winter Beerfest – cincybeerfest.com

What it is: Cincinnati’s largest craft beer festival featuring hundreds of local craft beers as well as offerings from craft wineries and distilleries.

Date: Unclear. Organizers did not respond to repeated emails from The Enquirer. A beer department official at The Party Source – a presenting sponsor of this year’s event in January – said organizers hope to hold the event again early next year.

Location: To be determined.

More information: cincybeerfest.com

International wine festival

What it is: The show features tastings of wines from various counties and a wine auction.

Date: 6th–8th March 2025

Location: Freestore Foodbank’s new Community Resource and Distribution Center at 3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati.

Further information: winefestival.com

Jurassic Quest

What it is: An interactive exhibition with animatronic dinosaurs.

Date: No Cincinnati date has been set for 2025.

Location: No location has yet been determined for 2025. Organizers encourage the public to consult their website for updates to their list of current and upcoming events, which do not yet include a stop in Cincinnati.

Further information: jurassicquest.com

Flying Pig Expo

What it is: The race weekend event will feature local and national vendors selling running apparel and more.

Date: 1st-3rd May 2025.

Location: Northern Kentucky Convention Center, One West RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, Kentucky.

Further information: Flyingpigmarathon.com

Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market

What it is: Hundreds of vendors sell holiday decorations, clothing, food and wine, jewelry, toys and more.

Date: 8th–10th November 2024.

Location: Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati.

Further information: cincinnatiholidaymarket.com

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