Attention all Bar-B-Q lovers: The 2018 International Bar-B-Q Festival is almost here! Head downtown on May 11 and 12 to cheer on the fierce competition, enjoy the non-stop entertainment like the most famous competitive eater who’s ever lived, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut and of course eat some Bar-B-Q! The International Bar-B-Q Festival is the preview to…
Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming presented by Encore Musicals Encore Musicals presents a touching show on April 26-28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the Third Baptist Church Sanctuary. It’s October 1945. The war is over, and America’s years of prosperity are just beginning. Having been called to preach in Texas,…
Forget about the International Bluegrass Music Center that Owensboro has been talking about since 2010. That $15.3 million building at Second and Frederica streets will be the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum when it opens in October. The new signage should be going up on the building soon, Chris Joslin, the museum’s executive…
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Meetings & Conventions
A state-of-the-art convention center alongside new hotels in a welcoming downtown – Owensboro offers the ideal setting for your convention, meeting, or other special event.
Sports & Recreation
Owensboro was selected as the Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary Sportstown for the state of Kentucky. Discover our outstanding sports facilities to understand why.
