In 2005, AMA Pro Racer, and Owensboro native, Tommy Hayden won the highly competitive Supersport Championship Title for a second straight year becoming only the third rider in the history of the series to accomplish that feat. This also helped earn Tommy his first nomination for the AMA Pro Racing SPEED Channel Athlete of the Year.

Visitor's Guide

Along the bend of the Ohio river, homestyle food, bluegrass music, friendly people and beautiful surroundings make Owensboro a perfect place to unwind and feel at home. Shop for antiques, feast on barbecue, stroll along the river or visit our museums. Enjoy our many festivals and events.

Please choose one of the above links to select a category. Create your own "special time" in Owensboro.

International Bar-B-Q Festival
May 9 & 10, 2008
Friday After 5
May 23-August 29, 2008
Sunset Series
May 23-August 29, 2008
Yellowbanks Dulcimer Festival
June 6-June 8, 2008
International Mystery Writers Festival
June 12-June 22, 2008
River of Music Festival (ROMP)
June 26-June 28, 2008
Family Freedom Fireworks Festival
July 3, 2008
Celebration of the American Spirit
July 4, 2008
Daviess Co. Lions Club Fair
July 11-19, 2008
Dust Bowl
July 18-26, 2008
Big Bugs
August 3-October 26, 2008
Multi-Cultural Festival
August 16, 2008
Grillin & Chillin BBQ Cookoff
September 26-28, 2008
Scarecrow Festival
September 14, 2008
Pumpkinfest
September 26-28, 2008
US 60 Yard Sale
October 3-5, 2008
22nd Annual Farm Festival
October 4-5, 2008
Reid’s Orchard Apple Festival
October 18-19, 2008
Veterans Parade
November 8, 2008
Talents of Gold Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
November 1-2, 2008
Christmas Parade
November 22, 2008
Winter Wonderland
November 28, 2008-January 4, 2009
Holiday Forest
November 21-December 31, 2008
Christmas at Panther Creek
November 28, 2008-January 4, 2009
Holiday in the Park
November 28, 2008-January 4, 2009