Top Two Things To Do This Weekend In Owensboro: October 29-31

Happy HalloWine Everyone loves a good themed meal and Happy HalloWine at the Owensboro Convention Center on Thursday, Oct. 29 is the perfect event to indulge in that feast.  The event starts at 6 p.m.  Guests can test their Halloween Movie Trivia knowledge throughout the evening for a chance to win prizes.  Other giveaways will…

Travel publication names Owensboro a top place to visit this fall

Travel website Insider.com recently listed Owensboro as one of the best places in the country to visit this fall. Owensboro was specifically praised for its barbeque, bourbon and farmers’ market.  “Any time you’re selected to a ‘Best Place to Visit’ list by a travel publication, it’s an absolute honor,” said Visit Owensboro’s Dave Kirk. “You…

Top Two Things To Do In Owensboro This Weekend: October 23-25

The Haunting of Hill House Everyone loves a good scary movie to celebrate Halloween, but what about a live action theatrical performance to really get the goosebumps popping?  Theatre Workshop of Owensboro presents “The Haunting of Hill House” on October 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.  It will be the first time TWO does a…

City’s public events department nearing 10th anniversary

In September 2010, the Owensboro City Commission recommended the hiring of a public events director. Then-Mayor Ron Payne said the city needed more emphasis on the promotion of downtown and more coordination between city venues “such as the RiverPark Center, Sportscenter, a proposed bluegrass center and the coming downtown convention and events center.” Then-City Manager…

Top Two Things To Do In Owensboro: October 16-18

Oktoberfest At The Tent Get your Oktoberfest on at The Tent which sits across from Smothers Park on Veterans Boulevard on October 17 starting at 11 a.m.  An Oompa band will get you in the German spirit starting at 4 p.m.  Shawn Brashear will take the stage from 7-11.  Enjoy all varieties of beer, grab…

Owensboro makes national list of places to visit

Think you can’t enjoy a fall trip this year because of the pandemic? Well, this year, you don’t have to travel. You’re already in what Insider.com considers “one of the 16 best places to visit in the U.S. this fall.” The travel website lists “The Kentucky Triangle” — Owensboro, Bowling Green and Paducah — as…

Top Two Things To Do In Owensboro This Weekend: October 9-11

Live On The Banks Saturday night is music night in downtown Owensboro.  Live On The Banks is a free music series brought to you by the City of Owensboro.  Rack’em Leon will be performing at the Overlook stage.  Emma Brown will hold it down at the Allen Street Gazebo.  Both shows start at 7 p.m.…

CVB expecting big things in 2021

It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge chunk out of Owensboro’s $228 million tourism economy this year. The hotel occupancy rate in Owenboro in September was down to 42% from 57% in 2019 and 63% in 2018. But the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau and local attractions are promoting the…