Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Hank Phillips, President and CEO of the Kentucky Travel Industry Association, will address the Greater Owensboro Chamber of CommerceHank Phillips has built a career of service around the dual roles of tourism and association leadership. In November of 2014 he was selected as President & CEO of the Kentucky Travel Industry…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: April 12-14
The Tot, The Teen and The Wardrobe Consignment Sale Consignment sale season is almost here! Head to the Owensboro Convention Center on Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all the best deals on your spring and summer necessities. Shop over 50,000 items ranging from clothing to toys to furniture to home…
Owensboro Symphony Fantasy Takes a Fiery Flight
A season full of fun and adventure comes to an end as the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Conductor, Troy Quinn, along with a massive symphony and the international superstar violinist Fabiola Kim, come together to perform music inspired by fiery imagination. Watch the symphony take flight on Saturday, April 20 at 7 pm. at the RiverPark Center. This…
2A Tourney Sells Out Owensboro Hotels
CVB happy with the results Inclement weather during the inaugural Kentucky 2A state basketball tournament at the Sportscenter on Jan. 18-20 caused the event to lose $8,760, Jared Bratcher, sports marketing director for the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said this week. But Kyle Aud, CVB chairman, called the money a good investment. “From…
2019 Easter Egg Eggstravaganza
Have a hoppy time this Easter at Owensboro’s Easter Egg Eggstravaganza! Come celebrate with the Easter Bunny at Diamond Lakes Resort on Saturday, April 13 and enjoy pictures, food, crafts, games and of course, an Easter Egg Hunt! All the fun begins at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 2 p.m. Take a picture with…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: April 5-7
Kinky Boots Put on your high-heeled shoes and strut to the RiverPark Center on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. to see Kinky Boots, the six-time Tony Award winning Broadway performance! With songs by pop icon Cindy Lauper and direction and choreography from Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots features some of Broadway’s best in…
CVB newsletter to help businesses, attractions
The Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau is launching a free monthly email newsletter, starting Friday, March 1, to tell people what major events are coming to town. Dave Kirk, the CVB’s destination management director, said it will be especially helpful for restaurants to know when a large number of visitors will be at events…
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Kentucky All A Boys baseball and girls’ softball a success for Owensboro!
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Kentucky All A Boys baseball and girls’ softball a success for Owensboro! Late April 2019 brought intense competition to Owensboro for the Kentucky All A boy’s baseball championships and Kentucky All A girls’ softball championships. The girl’s championships brought 16 of the best teams from across Kentucky. Louisville Holy Cross took…