In October, the Convention & Visitors Bureau provided convention services to 10 groups with nearly 6,000 delegates that generated more than 3,800 room nights at area hotels.

The bureau also booked the Shallow Exploration Drillers Clinic for April 2013, Society of American Military Engineers for August 2014, Premier Baseball Senior Championships for July 2013 and the Street Machine Nationals for September 2013, 2014 and 2015.

For information about how the CVB can help you bring a group or event to Springfield, call 417-881-5300 and visit our website.

Below are groups coming to Springfield soon. Be sure to welcome them on your business’ marquee!

January 24 - 26, 2013 Missouri Farmers' Market Association, 2013 State Conference

January 25 - 26, 2013 Missouri Dairy Forum, 2013 Heart of America Dairy Expo Attendance: 300

February 01 - May 31, 2013 Greater Ozarks Open Bowling Tournament, 55th Annual Tournament Attendance: 11,000

February 07 - 09, 2013 Missouri Organic Association, 2013 Annual Conference

March 04 - 08, 2013 Missouri Canoe and Floaters Association, 2013 Annual Meeting March 12 - 16, 2013 American Collegiate Hockey Association, 2013 D3 Men's Championship Attendance: 1,560

March 17 - 24, 2013 National Christian Homeschool Championships, 2013 NCHBC Basketball Nationals Attendance: 10,000

March 21 - 24, 2013 Missouri Art Education Association, 2013 MAEA Spring Conference

April 15 - 19, 2013 Shallow Exploration Drillers Clinic, 2013 SEDC conference Attendance: 175

April 16 - 17, 2013 Evangelical Free Church of America, 2013 Central District Pastors Meeting Attendance: 20

April 19 - 21, 2013 Missouri National Guard Association, 2013 Annual Conference Attendance: 500

April 19 - 21, 2013 Lake Country Soccer, 2013 Ozarks Coca-Cola Dr Pepper Cup Attendance: 2,500