This Event Alert is provided by the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau to encourage the community to welcome large groups to the area. We also encourage the use of special promotions, banners and a welcome on your marquee.

Missouri State High School Activities Association State Basketball Championships

  • Date: March 6-16
  • Attendees: 40,000
  • Room Nights: 6,500
  • Headquarter Hotel: Citywide
  • Event Location: JQH Arena and Hammons Student Center
  • Estimated Spending: $4.4 million

National Christian HomeSchool Basketball Championships

  • Date: March 9-16
  • Attendees: 10,000
  • Room Nights: 6,123
  • Headquarter Hotel: Citywide
  • Event Location: Numerous locations
  • Estimated Spending: $4.5 million

CVB partners who want to see more groups coming to the city can access a convention calendar on Connect SGF. Once logged in, click “reports,” then select the calendar you want to view. If you need help logging in, contact Shelly Grauberger at sgrauberger@springfieldmo.org or call 417-881-5300.