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Ace Hardware Spring Convention 2026 is Coming to Louisville!

Louisville is proud to host the Ace Hardware Spring Convention in February 2026!

While you're here for an action-packed week of networking, learning, and discovery, we invite you to explore the one-of-a-kind experiences that make our city stand out. Sip your way through the world’s only Urban Bourbon Experience®, tour iconic attractions like the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and the Muhammad Ali Center, get a taste of our award-winning culinary scene, and enjoy the hospitality that defines Bourbon City. Explore what makes our city a standout host - and start planning an unforgettable visit.

The countdown is on!

February 24 - 26, 2026
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Convention Hotels & Nearby Attractions

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