Crowds are coming from far and wide to visit the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, indicating the museum’s success since its grand opening in October. “In its first six months, the $15.3 million Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in downtown Owensboro saw approximately 20,000 visitors from 11 countries, 35 states and…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: July 5-7
4th of July The City of Owensboro hosts the event along Owensboro’s riverfront to celebrate the All-American Fourth of July on Thursday, July 4. The annual celebration will include food vendors along Veterans Blvd. and live music at McConnell Plaza throughout the evening. Beginning at 6 p.m., head to the Owensboro Convention Center for fun…
Visit Owensboro spearheads community wide destination development
Visit Owensboro spearheads community-wide destination development “Owensboro Kentucky is a community on rise”, says Mark Calitri, President & CEO of Visit Owensboro. “Our brand message is bourbon, bluegrass, and barbeque and those elements are deeply rooted in the Owensboro culture.” https://www.owensborotimes.com/features/community/2019/07/ferris-wheel-small-piece-of-overall-plan/ Calitri hopes to discuss the proposed attraction with representatives of the Gateway Planning Group…