Democratic Party officials in Louisville are gearing up for an important guest.

On Friday night, presidential candidate and Senator Hillary Clinton will take part in a fundraiser in Louisville.

The candidate will be joined by Governor Steve Beshear as well as other prominent members of the Democratic Party. Senator Barack Obama was invited to the event as well but is not expected to attend. The event will begin at 7pm at the Kentucky International Convention Center.

Democratic frontrunner and Senator Barack Obama will be making a stop in the Bluegrass next week.

Obama's campaign announced he will be in Kentucky sometime next week, but gave no specifics.

The senator last visited Kentucky in August of last year. His campaign has opened 16 offices in the commonwealth.