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.

Premier Baseball Incoming Freshman Championship

  • Date: June 27-July 2
  • Attendees: 2,400
  • Room Nights: 2,205
  • Headquarter Hotel: Citywide
  • Event Location: Multiple baseball venues

Jehovah’s Witnesses Summer Regional Convention

  • Date: July 6-9
  • Attendees: 6,000
  • Room Nights: 1,935
  • Headquarter Hotel: Citywide
  • Event Location: JQH Arena

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 Tonia Castaneda at tcastaneda@springfieldmo.org or call 417-881-4300, ext. 121. A list also is available at http://issuesandinfo.com/2017/05/welcome-these-groups-to-the-city/.