Owensboro has some of the cutest local shops you’ll find anywhere in the state. And when you visit a new city, state or country, you gotta know the right places to grab some souvenirs to remember your stay.
And that’s where we come in! We’ve put together a list of local gift shops that offer custom-made Kentucky and Owensboro memorabilia. From magnets to drinking glasses to t-shirts and more, here are some of the stores you should stop by when you visit our city!
Kentucky is famous for our college sports, so head on over to Tied With A Bow to find a huge array of Game Day essentials that represent the big name college teams in Kentucky! They sell everything from University of Kentucky headbands to Western Kentucky University mugs and more! The shop also sells a variety of other adorable items and offers seasonal decor for each holiday!
A super cool item you can gift yourself or a loved one during your visit are custom-made candles that represent different aspects of Owensboro! Sold at Julep Home and Gift, these candles are one of the top sellers in the store, and all of the scents and packaging are made and designed by the owners themselves! These “Neighborhood Candles” range from a Dogwood Azalea candle that represents the famous trees and flowered shrubs that bloom all across Owensboro’s Dogwood Azalea district and, according to co-owner Elizabeth Wilson, the ROMP Candle–named and designed after our annual ROMP bluegrass festival–is the store’s “biggest seller” right now. You can even find an Owensboro Candle that represents the city itself. These candles are sold in store and online, under Ella B on the website.
You will find ALL the Kentucky- and Owensboro-related gear at Crazy Me Gifts & Apparel, and everything they sell is super cute. Gifts that represent the local community are one of the store’s biggest focuses, and they have an array of throw pillows, dish towels, tumblers, ornaments, t-shirts, wooden boards, cutting boards and more that rep Kentucky and Owensboro! You can even buy a Kentucky puzzle here!
If you’re in the downtown area, definitely take the time to swing by Willow And Pine Market for an amazing collection of Owensboro memorabilia. Inside, you’ll find an array of coasters that represent Owensboro (including ones with the Owensboro map!), our famous Blue Bridge, Kentucky racehorses and Kentucky bourbon. Willow And Pine also sells beautiful magnets, dishware and glassware with amazing Owensboro logos and custom designs, as well as “The Alphabet of Owensboro” dish towels that include a unique aspect of Owensboro for every letter of the alphabet. How cool is that?!
Simply Chic Home Accents is full of hometown pride, and it’s all on display with their collection of adorable Owensboro items! You can find the cutest magnets, coasters, stickers, tea towels, drinking glasses and t-shirts that represent Owensboro, Kentucky. This store sells many other items as well, and it’s also located in our downtown area.
If you’re looking for something in the bluegrass realm of the Bluegrass State, look no further than the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum. They have an absolutely amazing gift shop inside, and this is where you’re gonna find tons of t-shirts, posters, glassware, magnets, keychains, guitar picks, and other music-related items for sale.
And at our very own Visit Owensboro headquarters, you can find all the t-shirts, postcards, mugs and other Owensboro-related goodies available for purchase during your visit!