Owensboro’s BBQ & Barrels Bourbon Experience Earns National Attention on Yahoo

Owensboro’s BBQ & Barrels Bourbon Experience Earns National Attention on Yahoo

Owensboro continues to build momentum as a destination for unique experiences, and that momentum is now gaining national attention.

A recent feature on Yahoo highlights the bourbon-themed dinners connected to BBQ & Barrels, putting a spotlight on the kind of elevated, limited-seat experiences being created right here in Owensboro.

👉 Read the Yahoo feature:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/bourbon-themed-dinners-coming-bbq-035900991.html

These exclusive dinners—hosted at The Lure and Green River Distilling Co.—are designed to offer something more than a typical event. Small group settings, premium bourbon selections, and curated dining experiences are drawing attention well beyond the region.

“This kind of national coverage reinforces what we’re working to build every day,” said Mark Calitri, President of Visit Owensboro. “We’re focused on creating experiences that bring people to Owensboro, support our local businesses, and continue to elevate our community on a larger stage.”

BBQ & Barrels is quickly becoming one of the region’s signature experiences, combining bourbon, food, and entertainment into an event that continues to grow in reach and impact.

For more on BBQ & Barrels and upcoming experiences, visit:
https://visitowensboro.com

You can also explore additional perspective on how these events are being built and positioned through Mark Calitri’s leadership blog: https://markcalitriofficial.blogspot.com/2026/03/owensboro-bourbon-yahoo-bbq-barrels-mark-calitri.html