Upcoming Conventions at the Owensboro Convention Center
- August 7-11: AK Steel – Union Negotiations
- August 14-18: AK Steel – Union Negotiations
- August 24-27: 2017 River Valley Cluster Dog Show
Wednesday – August 9
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market at the Owensboro Regional Health Hospital, 1:30-5pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 3-4pm.
- Owensboro Dance Theatre Auditions at Johnson’s Dance Studio, 5-7pm.
Thursday – August 10
- Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market at 1205 Triplett Street, 8am-1pm.
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 3-4pm.
Friday – August 11
- Bluegrass in the Park at Audubon Mills Park in Henderson, KY, All Day.
- 2017 Mary Kendall Golf Scramble at the Owensboro Country Club, 9am.
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 3-4pm.
- Rosine Barn Jamboree at the Rosine Barn, 5:30-10pm.
- Friday After 5 starts at the RiverPark Center and continues through Smothers Park to the Owensboro Convention Center, 6:30pm.
- Owensboro Riverfront Run Fest at the intersection of Veterans Boulevard and St. Ann Street, 6:30pm.
- Casting Crowns featuring Hannah Kerr at the Beaver Dam Amphitheater, 7:30pm.
Saturday – August 12
- Bluegrass in the Park at Audubon Mills Park in Henderson, KY, All Day.
- Soapbox Derby Summer Rally Race at Ben Hawes Soapbox Derby Course, 7:30am.
- Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market at 1205 Triplett Street, 8am-1pm.
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 11:30am-12:30pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 1-4pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 1-4pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 3-4pm.
- One Night Only! Live Pro Wrestling! at The Next Level, 5:30pm.
- 5th Annual Dancing With Our Stars Owensboro Style at the Owensboro Convention Center, 6pm.
- Lanham Brothers Jamboree at Diamond Lake Resort’s Good Time Theater, 7pm.
- LIVE on the Banks at the Smothers Park Overlook Stage, 7-9pm.
Sunday – August 13
- Soapbox Derby Summer Rally Race at Ben Hawes Soapbox Derby Course, 7:30am.
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 1-5pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 1-4pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 1-4pm.
- “Pickin on The Porch” at Bill Monroe Homeplace, 2-4pm.
- 15th Annual Rural Life Celebration at the Owensboro Convention Center, 5pm.
Tuesday – August 15
- Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market at 1205 Triplett Street, 8am-1pm.
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 3-4pm.
- Bluegrass on the Banks at the Smothers Park Overlook Stage, 7-9pm.
Wednesday – August 16
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market at the Owensboro Regional Health Hospital, 1:30-5pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 3-4pm.
Thursday – August 17
- Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market at 1205 Triplett Street, 8am-1pm.
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 3-4pm.
Friday – August 18
- Ohio Valley Cornhole Championship 2017 at the Owensboro Convention Center, All Day.
- Boulware Mission Golf Scramble at Ben Hawes Golf Course, 7am.
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- The Solar Eclipse as Seen Through The Lens of Art at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 1-4pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 3-4pm.
- Rosine Barn Jamboree at the Rosine Barn, 5:30-10pm.
- Friday After 5 starts at the RiverPark Center and runs through Smothers Park to the Owensboro Convention Center, 6:30pm.
Saturday – August 19
- Ohio Valley Cornhole Championship 2017 at the Owensboro Convention Center, All Day.
- Harvest Market Days – Arts in the Community Day at 1205 Triplett Street, 8am-1pm.
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- 19th Annual Multicultural Festival at First Presbyterian Church, 11am-6pm.
- 2017 NGA Western Kentucky Natural Classic at the Owensboro Convention Center, 11am.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 11:30am-12:30pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 1-4pm.
- The Solar Eclipse as Seen Through the Lens of Art at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 1-4pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 1-4pm.
- Cheers on the Pier at the Owensboro Convention Center, 3-7pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 3-4pm.
- LIVE on the Banks at the Smothers Park Overlook Stage, 7-9pm.
Sunday – August 20
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 1-4pm.
- The Solar Eclipse as Seen Through the Lens of Art at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 1-4pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 1-4pm.
Monday – August 21
- Projection of the Solar Eclipse at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 11:30am-3pm.
- Experience a Day of Darkness in Owensboro, Kentucky, 11:45am-3pm.
- “The Dark Side of The Moon” at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, 1:15pm.
Tuesday – August 22
- Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market at 1205 Triplett Street, 8am-1:30pm.
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- Kids and Art and Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 3-4pm.