OWENSBORO, Ky. (Sept. 22, 2015) — Fall is in the air and the place to be is Owensboro for a month of outdoor festivals, family entertainment and activities that celebrate the new season. more: Owensboro’s October filled with family fun and entertainment
Artists of all skills invited to chalk art contest
OWENSBORO, Ky. (Sept. 1, 2015) — The East Bridge Art & Music Festival in Owensboro is a juried art event for serious artists. There’s even a special category open to everyone. That event is a chalk art contest on sections of downtown Owensboro streets. more: Artists of all skills invited to chalk art contest
Owensboro lands professional basketball team
OWENSBORO, Ky. (Aug. 25, 2015) — Professional basketball is coming to Owensboro with the relocation of the Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks to Kentucky’s fourth largest city. more: Owensboro lands professional basketball team
Florence Henderson will be Grand Marshal of Owensboro Christmas Parade
OWENSBORO, Ky. (Aug. 17, 2015) — Television icon and Owensboro native Florence Henderson will serve as Grand Marshal for the 79th annual Owensboro Christmas Parade on Nov. 21. more: Florence Henderson will be Grand Marshal of Owensboro Christmas Parade
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline Owensboro Air Show
OWENSBORO, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2015) — The U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, lead a lineup of aeronautical acrobatics coming to the Owensboro Air Show, Sept. 11-13. more: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline Owensboro Air Show
Owensboro’s East Bridge Art & Music Festival invites chalk artists for team competition
OWENSBORO, Ky. (Aug. 6, 2015) — The East Bridge Art & Music Festival is a juried art event for serious artists, but there’s a special category open to everyone right up to the day of the festival – a chalk art contest on sections of downtown Owensboro streets. more: Owensboro’s East Bridge Art & Music Festival invites chalk artists for team competition
Owensboro air show, art and music festival headline September events
OWENSBORO, Ky. (Aug. 4, 2015) — An air show with dazzling aerobatics, a popular downtown art and music festival, and the finale of a popular entertainment series are on the September calendar of events in Owensboro.
Here is a list of popular events scheduled for the Owensboro area during September. more: Owensboro air show, art and music festival headline September events
Bourbon making returns to Owensboro with revival of historic distillery
OWENSBORO, Ky. (July 30, 2015) — Crafting fine bourbon is part of Owensboro’s heritage, and that distinctly Kentucky tradition is returning with the revival of an historic distillery.
Governor Steve Beshear previously announced the reopening of the 130-year old Charles Medley Distillery, purchased last year by Terressentia Corp. Today the governor returned to Owensboro for a groundbreaking and dedication ceremony to rename the distillery. more: Bourbon making returns to Owensboro with revival of historic distillery
Music festivals, barbecue picnics and more during August in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (July 16, 2015) — Visit Owensboro any weekend during August and you’ll find live music festivals, traditional barbecue picnics and other entertaining activities to make visiting a memorable and fun summertime experience.
Here is a list of popular events scheduled for the Owensboro area during August. more: Music festivals, barbecue picnics and more during August in Owensboro
Bluegrass players, listeners welcome anytime in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (July 14, 2015) — Visiting Owensboro and the surrounding area appeals to bluegrass fans for many reasons. Some travel here for Bill Monroe’s high lonesome sound, while others bring instruments to play at informal jam sessions. That is not unusual in a town where bluegrass is played, and welcomed, just about anywhere. more: Bluegrass players, listeners welcome anytime in Owensboro