Oshkosh Convention Center Refresh
Project Overview
The City of Oshkosh is completing a refresh of the Oshkosh Convention Center to maintain a welcoming, functional, and competitive meeting and event venue.
The refresh includes updates to carpet, paint, wallcoverings, audiovisual (A/V) equipment, furniture, and other interior amenities. These improvements are intended to enhance the experience of convention attendees, meeting participants, event organizers, and other facility users.
The convention and meeting venue industry generally refreshes interior finishes and equipment approximately every seven to eight years to remain current with comparable facilities. This project will help the Oshkosh Convention Center continue to meet visitor expectations and remain competitive with similar venues in the region.
Current Status
The Oshkosh Convention Center refresh is underway. Work includes planned upgrades to interior finishes, furnishings, and equipment throughout the facility. Project completion is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Why Are We Doing This?
The Oshkosh Convention Center serves as an important gathering place for conferences, meetings, community events, and visitors to the City.
Regular updates to interior finishes, furniture, and technology help preserve the facility’s appearance, functionality, and marketability. The refresh will support a modern guest experience while helping the Convention Center remain competitive with similar convention and meeting venues in the area.
Project Budget
The project budget is $2,000,000.
Key Milestones
| Timeframe |
Milestone |
| 2026 |
Interior refresh work begins, including planned updates to finishes, furnishings, and A/V equipment. |
| Fourth Quarter 2026 |
Anticipated project completion. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What improvements are included in the refresh?
The project includes new carpet, paint, wallcoverings, A/V equipment, furniture, and other interior updates as needed.
Will the refresh add new meeting or event spaces?
The primary purpose of this project is to refresh existing interior elements, furnishings, and equipment. The project is focused on improving the appearance and amenities of the current facility.
Why is the City updating the Convention Center now?
Convention facilities typically refresh interior elements and equipment every seven to eight years to keep pace with improvements at comparable venues. These updates help ensure the Oshkosh Convention Center remains an attractive and functional location for meetings, conferences, and events.
When will the project be complete?
The project is anticipated to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2026.