Bill Engvall Dinner & Show

Looking for the perfect event to celebrate Valentine’s Day?  Look no further than the Owensboro Convention Center to make it a night out with dinner and a show!  Grammy nominated comedian Bill Engvall will perform his new stand-up routine at the Owensboro Convention Center on Friday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m.  He’s the voice behind…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: Feb

West KY Boat & Outdoor Show Take care of all your hunting, fishing, camping, and boating needs at the largest outdoor show in the region!  Plus, it’s FREE!  The Owensboro Convention Center is hosting the West KY Boat & Outdoor Show, formerly known as the Kentucky Sportsman Show, Friday through Sunday, February 1-3, 2019.  The…

2A Basketball Championships features talented field

The inaugural Kentucky 2A Basketball Championships are finally about to begin, with the Owensboro Sportscenter playing host to the brand new event. Created for mid-sized schools, no local teams are involved with the 2A Championships. However, it is expected to have a big economic impact for the city of Owensboro. The closest participant school geographically…

Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Tourism for Owensboro and Daviess County Kentucky continues to thrive and create a powerful economic engine.

Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Tourism for Owensboro and Daviess County Kentucky continues to thrive and create a powerful economic engine. Kentucky Tourism Industry Association President Hank Phillips says, “Kentucky is riding a tourism wave that promises to grow, adding to its already impressive contributions to the state’s economy.” Tourism-related businesses and convention bureaus across the…

Mark Calitri speaks tourism: The 2A State Championships held in Owensboro created a huge economic impact and created memories for a lifetime.

  https://youtu.be/hGCijOe1XWoMark Calitri said, “the 2A State Championships created memories for a lifetime! These student athletes had the great honor to earn their way to this great championship event held in Owensboro Kentucky. They also got to experience wonderful Owensboro restaurants and shopping.”Check out this video that highlights the 2A State Championship cheer team from…

West KY Boat & Outdoor Show

Owensboro, Kentucky—The West Kentucky Boat & Outdoor Show is coming to the Owensboro Convention Center on February 1-3 as the latest expansion to the show in Western Kentucky. Show hours are Friday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is family-friendly and…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: Jan 25-27

Your Perfect Day Wedding Show 2019 Need help planning your wedding? Come to the Your Perfect Day Wedding Show on Sunday, January 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center!  Explore the vendors, sample food from caterers to help you plan your menu, plus meet with wedding planners, florists, DJ’s, photographers, and…

Inaugural 2-A State set for Sportscenter

The inaugural Class 2-A State Basketball Tournament will be held Friday through Sunday at the Owensboro Sportscenter. Eight teams will compete in both the boys’ tournament and the girls’ tournament.   Boys’ play begins at 9:30 a.m. on Friday when Glasgow (11-6) meets Morgan County (14-6). Other quarterfinal games Friday are undefeated John Hardin (18-0)…

Greater Ohio Valley Pickleball Invitational

If you’re as curious as me about the new sport taking over the courts, the Greater Ohio Valley Pickleball Invitational is the perfect place to check out the hype!  This pickleball tournament is a three-day event from Friday to Sunday, February 8-10 at the Owensboro Convention Center.    Pickleball is a game played indoor or…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: Jan. 18-20

Winter Wizards Ball You don’t have to wait for the next movie marathon on TV to escape to the wizarding world of Harry Potter!  On Saturday, January 19, head to the RiverPark Center for a one-of-a-kind Harry Potter themed dinner and drinks event!  Starting at 6 p.m. grab your free specialty cocktail and prepare for…