The premier educational program for produce and cut flower growers in Kentucky.
This two-day meeting is devoted to fruit, vegetable and cut flower production, handling, harvesting, marketing, storage and related topics. Approximately 500 growers, researchers, and technical service providers attend the Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference each year.
Conference Details
The 2027 Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Conference will be held January 11-12, 2027 at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green, KY with 4 pre-conference sessions on Sunday, January 10.
Book your hotel room at the newly remodeled Crowne Plaza: Bowling Green KY (formerly the Holiday Inn: University Plaza-Bowling Green) by Tuesday, December 22nd, 2026 to take advantage of the special group rate of $114.95 per night. To book your room, use the link above or call 270-745-0088 and mention our Block Name: KY Fruit & Vegetable Conference and Block Code: KFV
Conference program coming soon!
Programs will not be mailed like in years past, but we will post a pdf version here and physical copies will be available at the conference.
Grower Group Membership
Each conference ticket also includes complimentary annual membership in the grower group that best describes your interests: Kentucky Fruit Growers – the Kentucky State Horticultural Society (KSHS), the Kentucky Vegetable Growers Association (KVGA), or the Organic Association of Kentucky (OAK). Membership in one of the grower groups is not required for attendance to the conference, you may select “None”. Conversely, attendance at the conference is not required for membership. You are welcome to join more than one member organization for an additional membership due fee.
Unlike in past years, lunch will not be served at the conference.
We will provide ample time for attendees to leave the conference center for lunch and return for afternoon sessions. Check back for an interactive list of nearby restaurants for your convience.
Attendee Registration
Attendee registration allows entrance to all conference sessions. Click the image below for online attendee registration or click here.
- Online registration ends on Friday, January 8, 2027 and has a discounted price of $80
- On-site registration is $100
- Students get free registation!
You may also pay by check by mailing your registration and check to Kentucky Horticulture Council, PO Box 21736, Lexington, KY 40522-1736. For mail-in registration and conference details, click here.
Refund Policy
Due to hotel policies and of the scale of this conference, registration fees are non-refundable. In the case of cancellation or delay, we will do our best to provide online and in-person learning opportunities for those who registered. We greatly appreciate your understanding and support in making this conference a success.
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Registration
Exhibitor and Sponsorship registration is now open. Each January, the Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Conference brings together over 550 growers, educators, researchers, and partners for three days of practical training, networking, and peer learning. Our exhibitor space is designed to help you meet farmers, share your products and services, and build meaningful relationships within Kentucky’s horticulture community. Your sponsorship helps keep this event affordable and impactful while supporting Kentucky’s specialty crop community.
We invite your organization to join us — not just with a logo, but with purpose! Click the image below for online exhibitor & sponsorship registration.
You may also pay by check by mailing your registration and check to Kentucky Horticulture Council, PO Box 21736, Lexington, KY 40522-1736. For mail-in registration and conference details, click here.