Join our Executive Chef Jamin Wilson for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of elegant canapés—featuring smoked salmon, mango jam, goat cheese, and herb cream cheese. It’s a small bite with big flavor, crafted with the same attention to detail we bring to every event.

Watch Exclusive Video Here: SCC Chef’s Delicious Canopies

This past March, HorrorHound Weekend returned to the Sharonville Convention Center for its fifteenth year in Cincinnati—and it did not disappoint. The newly renovated convention center welcomed a record-breaking crowd for what was the largest HorrorHound event the city has seen to date.

Fans of all things frightful immersed themselves in a weekend packed with celebrity guest panels, exclusive film screenings, and a vendor hall buzzing with more than 130 exhibitors. Highlights included the spring edition of the HorrorHound Film Festival, the always-popular Ink Fusion Tattoo Pavilion, and the show-stopping Horrors of Cosplay costume contests.

Saturday’s “Night Terrors” after-hours event added an extra layer of eerie excitement, with guests enjoying themed entertainment long after the sun went down.

Whether fans came for the films, the fandom, or the frights, HorrorHound 2025 delivered an unforgettable experience—and further cemented Sharonville’s reputation as a destination for major fan conventions.

Watch our exclusive highlight reel video of the weekend here.

Discover the versatility and elegance of our spaces through an engaging visual tour.

Watch Exclusive Video Here: Discover Sharonville Convention Center For Your Next Big Event

The Sharonville Convention Center is proud to welcome the SPCA Cincinnati Fur Ball Gala, presented by IAMS™, on Saturday, May 3, starting at 5:30 p.m. This year’s event brings a lively “Derby Day” theme to one of the region’s most beloved fundraisers.

The Fur Ball is the SPCA’s largest annual fundraiser, providing vital support for the thousands of animals in their care—many of them homeless, injured, or in need of medical attention. Proceeds from the evening help fund the SPCA’s ongoing efforts to rescue, treat, and rehome animals throughout Greater Cincinnati.

Guests can look forward to an elegant night of dining, entertainment, and meaningful giving. A silent auction and trip raffle will also be held—with opportunities to participate even if you can’t attend in person.

To purchase tickets, bid on auction items, or enter the raffle, visit: givesmart.com/events/Elt

Good afternoon!

As I write this, spring is desperately trying to break out. But this being Greater Cincinnati, things are moving a bit slowly. A bit damp, too.

We have a nice mix of materials for you in this edition – including 3 new videos. In addition to a how-to video from Executive Chef Jamin, this edition includes a new video tour of the Center as well as some frightful highlights from March’s Horror Hound event – the largest Horror Hound ever. Check out our exclusive YouTube channel here.

And make sure to save some time to read about Fur Ball, an event we a so proud to host. It’s the SPCA’s largest fundraiser and it’s hard to think of a better cause. It’s coming up on May 3.

We hope to see you at the Center soon!

Jim

Get ready for a weekend of pop culture excitement at the Cincinnati Comic Expo, taking place at the Sharonville Convention Center from October 18-20! This year’s event promises an incredible lineup of guests and activities for fans of all ages.

Headlining the event are Hollywood stars like Ron Perlman, Simon Kassianides, Jason Isaacs, John Rhys-Davies, David Wenham and the legendary Chuck Norris! Whether you’re looking to snag an autograph, participate in photo ops, or meet your favorite comic book creators, there will be no shortage of opportunities for memorable experiences.

For cosplayers, the costume contest is always a crowd favorite, while gamers can test their skills in a few video game tournaments in Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. From exclusive panels to artist alley showcases, the Cincinnati Comic Expo offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a die-hard comic book fan or just love immersing yourself in pop culture, this is one event you won’t want to miss!

Horror fans from across the region flocked to Sharonville Convention Center for this year’s HorrorHound Weekend, marking the 15th anniversary of the event in Cincinnati. The largest iteration of HorrorHound to date, it brought together horror enthusiasts, celebrities, and creators for a weekend of unforgettable thrills.

Attendees were thrilled to meet iconic horror stars such as Robert Englund, Cole Sprouse, Kathryn Newton, and Skeet Ulrich. More than 30 horror luminaries were in attendance, signing autographs, participating in photo ops, and engaging in panel discussions with fans. The convention floor was packed with over 100 vendors offering rare horror memorabilia, from toys and t-shirts to posters and VHS collections.

The HorrorHound Film Festival showcased movie premieres and special screenings, while after-hour events, including live concerts from John Christ and Zombeast, kept the energy going late into the night. As a special celebration of 15 years in Cincinnati, this year’s HorrorHound truly stood out, continuing its legacy as a can’t-miss event for fans of the genre.

Dear Friends,

This year has been an amazing one for the Sharonville Convention Center. In January, of course, we cut the ribbon on our $24 million expansion, designed to help Sharonville and Hamilton County attract and retain more convention, meeting and tourism business. It is slated to have an initial annual economic impact of $15 million – a figure expected to grow to $27 million annually in the first five years.

Judging from what we’ve seen so far, the expansion will deliver on those promises. We have been able to accommodate more than a dozen events that would have been lost to Hamilton County during the renovation of the Duke Energy Convention Center. The new amenities are receiving rave reviews. And business overall – both bookings and attendance – are pretty much up across the board.

The momentum shows no sign of slowing down, with 2025 shaping up to be a banner year. The calendar is already getting crowded, with new shows signing on and others growing in size.

If you are a meeting planner, my advice is to reserve space for your 2025 needs right now. We want to make sure we can accommodate your needs and show you the possibilities of the new Sharonville Convention Center.

Hope to see you – and hear from you – soon!
Jim

The 2024 Greater Cincinnati House and Outdoor Living Show at the Sharonville Convention Center in
August was a great success. Thousands of people were able to get a glimpse at the latest trends in all-
things home improvement. Attendees had the opportunity to talk directly to experts and get advice on how
to make their dream home a reality.

This comprehensive 3-day expo was filled with innovative displays showcasing the latest in design and
product offerings. The most knowledgeable remodeling and building experts were made available to
attendees whom wanted to spruce up their home.

We were happy to accommodate the comprehensive showcase that is the Greater Cincinnati House and
Outdoor Living Show and delighted to be able to provide this event to all those who did not want to miss
out on it this year.

HorrorHound is making another stop at the Sharonville Convention Center from September 13-15 to
celebrate 15 years of horror in Cincinnati, and it promises to be the largest iteration of HorrorHound to
date.

Year in and year out, HorrorHound Weekend delivers. The experience provides fans with ample
opportunities to meet their favorite horror stars, get autographs, participate in photo-ops and costume
contests and check out panel discussions including an audience. Fans will get the chance to meet
some of the biggest names in the genre including Robert Englund, Cole Sprouse, Kathryn Newton, Skeet
Ulrich and a roster of more than 30 horror luminaries.

Fans can shop for the newest (or rarest) horror toys, t-shirts, posters, VHS/DVD/Blu-rays, masks, and
other assorted goodies from 100-plus vendors representing film studios, filmmakers, toy companies and
DVD distributors. Movie premieres and screenings are included with every show via the HorrorHound
Film Festival. After hour events include concerts from John Christ and Zombeast, movie screenings, live
stage events and parties.

For more information about HorrorHound Weekend, click this link to see the full roster of celebrities, the
full itinerary of events and to purchase your tickets!