NO place has a venue like Owensboro Kentucky. Seattle, Detroit, San Diego-wait until you see Owensboro! -Randy Lientz race director.

NO place has a venue like Owensboro Kentucky. Seattle, Detroit, San Diego-wait until you see Owensboro! -Randy Lientz race director.https://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/hydrofair-seeking-volunteers/article_17966ec3-3d3e-5afd-85cd-c3c2f6f66e87.htmlWhen hydroplane racing returns to Owensboro on Aug. 14-16, it will need about 100 volunteers working behind the scenes, Randy Lientz, the race director, told the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s board of directors this…

The Great Race coming to Owensboro this summer-raising profile of tourism in Kentucky

The Great Race coming to Owensboro this summer-raising profile of tourism in KentuckyThe Great Race is coming.At about 5 p.m. on June 24, 120 vintage cars — the oldest made in 1916 — will roll into Owensboro on a 2,300-mile nine-day race from San Antonio, Texas, to Greenville, South Carolina.Cars from Japan, England, Germany, Canada…

Your Dream Day in Owensboro

Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum For a truly unique ceremony that’s true to your roots, look no further than the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum.  Equipped with all the space you can imagine and a sweeping view of the Ohio River, any wedding party would feel right at home.  The museum…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: January 3-5

Bluegrass Music Open Jam Pack up your banjos, fiddles, and mandolins and head to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame– it’s time for another FREE Bluegrass Music Open Jam Session on January 7 at 6 p.m.!  Gather around with other bluegrass music lovers and make some magic happen!  Whether you’re an amateur or a longstanding…

30-plus international tour operators visited Owensboro

More than 30 international tour operators and travel planners from Brazil and Europe visited Owensboro on Thursday, Dec. 5, checking out the city’s attractions.  Their tour spanned several cities across Kentucky, but Owensboro was the first stop and the first impression.  The tour of Owensboro highlighted all of Owensboro’s most unique assets including jam sessions…

Fill Your Cup Conference

White Chateau at Cecil Farms hosts another year of the Fill Your Cup Conference, the one-day event for women to find success in their personal growth and entrepreneurial journey. Reset, redeem, and replenish on Friday, February 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at White Chateau at Cecil Farms, 8753 Mulligan Road.    As a…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend:  December 27-29

Goldie’s New Year’s Eve Show Rock and roll into the new year with Goldie and her Backstage Band to the sounds of country and gospel music, and of course, the classic Rock-N-Roll spectacular.  The fun begins at 8 p.m. at the RiverPark Center and will be followed by a Moonlite breakfast buffet.   Ticket prices depend…

Mark Calitri reports: Hydroplane racing returns to Kentucky-10,000 plus expected!

10,000-plus expected! That’s 10,000 or more.“Competitors will be coming from Washington, Florida, Maryland, Canada and all over the country,” Lientz said.He said, “Fans from Texas, Washington, New Jersey and other places have already made hotel reservations in Owensboro for that weekend. Those are the die-hard fans.”Lientz said, “We expect new fans to come from Michigan,…

‘Sportstown USA’: CVB says 2020 will see major events

Owensboro is determined to live up to its 2004 Sports Illustrated title as “Kentucky’s Sportstown USA” and Visit Owensboro’s efforts are kicking into full gear in the new year!  2020 brings several new premier tournaments and events across a broad spectrum of sports.  Owensboro is set to hold several 2A high school state tournaments that…

New Years in Owensboro

7th Annual One Time Only Goldie’s New Year’s Eve Show Ring in the new year with Goldie and her Backstage Band to the sounds of country and gospel music, and of course, the classic Rock-N-Roll spectacular.  The fun begins at 8 p.m. at the RiverPark Center and will be followed by a Moonlite breakfast buffet.  …