Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum

Catch a concert at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

O.Z. Tyler

Try out some Kentucky bourbon at O.Z. Tyler. Tours and tasting times can be found here.

Smothers Park

Named best playground in the world by the Landscape Architects Network, Lazy Days is located in the heart of downtown Owensboro in Smothers Park.

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International BBQ Festival

The sweet smell of BBQ fills downtown Owensboro on the second weekend in May.

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Owensboro Convention Center

Plan your next convention, catch a show or attend a unique event at OCC.

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Wendell Foster Half Marathon

Published March 12, 2019

The very first Wendell Foster Half Marathon presented by Owensboro Health will take place on Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 a.m. The 13.1-mile race will take participants on a flat and fast route through Owensboro, Kentucky that begins and ends at the riverfront Smothers Park, perfect for a run or a walk with a view. …

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 15-17

Published March 11, 2019

Shamrock Bash with The Louisville Crashers The luck of the Irish is back! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with The Owensboro Convention Center on Saturday, March 16 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Louisville Crashers are here to sham-rock the night away with a smashing performance featuring all your favorite dance and party music beginning…

Who makes the best burgoo?

Published March 11, 2019

USA Today and 10Best.com are running an online contest to see who makes the best burgoo in Kentucky. And the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau is encouraging people to go online and vote for either Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn or Old Hickory Bar-B-Q. “Anytime you can be on one of these lists like this, it’s…

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