Rosine Barn Jamboree

Every Friday night April  6th thru December 14, 2018

Doors open at 5:30 pm, Open Mic from 6-7 pm, Show starts at 7 pm

Live-Free Bluegrass Music every Friday night first of April till Mid-December in Rosine, KY, hometown of Bill Monroe, “the Father of Bluegrass” born in Rosine and buried in the Rosine Cemetery around the corner from the barn.  Admission is free, musicians aren’t paid and bags of popcorn cost $1.  Bring your lawn chairs or get there early.  Three shows nightly, many nights there are “special guests” dropping in to pick and play!  Bring your fiddle, banjo, mandolin or come to listen to the best of “Bluegrass”!  If you’d like to play at the jam, please call 270-363-3052 to book your slot. 

Check out the Rosine Barn Jamboree on Facebook or more interesting tidbits!

Kentucky Thoroughbreds vs Kansas City Tornados

Friday, April 27, 2018 at 7 PM-10PM

Owensboro Sportscenter

Come out to cheer the Kentucky Thoroughbreds to another great win!  Fun time for the whole family and friends!

Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming presented by Encore Musicals

Thurs., Fri., Sat., April 26-28, 2018 at 7:30 PM

Sunday Matinee, April 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM

It’s October, 1945. The war is over, America’s years of prosperity are just beginning.  At the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where the Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe is giving his last service. Having been called to preach in Texas, he’s already bought a 10-gallon hat and is preparing to ride into the sunset with his wife June, who is eight months pregnant.  June’s brother Dennis will take over as the congregation’s pastor. Join the Sanders Family as they send Mervin and June off in style, with hilarious and touching stories, and 25 fabulous Bluegrass Gospel favorites.  Purchase tickets now at Eventbrite.com $15 each.

6th Annual Run From the Cops 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, April 28, 2018, Owensboro Police Department

Registration & Packet Pick-Up Opens at 7 AM/Closes at 8:00 AM

Owensboro Police Department, Register by 4/14/18 and received a FREE “I Ran from the Cops” T-Shirt!

Join in the 5K Run/Walk on April 28, 2018 for an event like no other!  Costumes are welcomed!  Dress up in your best COP or ROBBER outfit for your chance to win a special prize after the race!   Additional race information is available on https://www.40lbsledgehammer.com/.

Annual Plant Sale

Saturday, April 28, 2018 

8 AM- 2 PM

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden Annual Plant Sale will occur off site this year to ensure The Garden is not affected by any cold or rainy weather!  This year’s sale will take place at the Elizabeth Munday Senior Citizen Center, 1650 West 2nd Street from 8 AM to 2 PM.   Come and make your purchase from an exclusive variety of annuals and perennials, as well as,  herbs and heirloom tomato plants. 

March of Dimes -March for Babies

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Registration: 8 AM  Start: 9 AM in Smothers Park

Daviess County March of Dimes – March for Babies takes place in downtown Owensboro April 28th!  Teams walk as a fundraiser to give every baby a chance at a healthy start in life. The event starts in downtown Owensboro’s beautiful Smothers Park with registration at 8 AM and opening ceremonies at 9 AM, then a  2-mile walk downtown. The festival site will have lots of fun things to do with face painting, donated food, drinks, signage, banners, and inflatables. Make this a family fun event marching for a great cause.  For information and complete list of event details, visit www.marchforbabies.org.

NSA Fastpitch Softball

Saturday & Sunday, April 28 – 29, 2018

Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Road, Owensboro, KY 42301

Owensboro Regional Farmers Market

12th and Triplett Streets

April thru May, the market is open Saturdays 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Beginning in June, the market is also open Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 am – 12:00 pm. 

The 2018 Market Season will open April 14th thru November 17 at the corner of Triplett and Parish Avenue, 1205 Triplett Street.  Find out why fresh is best! The Market features locally grown vegetables, flowers, meats, & baked goods. 

May 16 thru September 1, a satellite market is also located at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, 1201 Pleasant Valley Road, on Wednesday from 1:30 pm -5:00 pm.  Both locations have parking for your convenience.  All vendors accept cash, most will accept personal checks and some will accept debit and credit cards.  The Market also accepts SNAP/EBT payments as well.  These forms of payment are taken at the Market information booth with the Market Manager.

Check out the website for Market Events, entertainment, guest vendors, and vendor activities, make plans to attend all of the festivals and event days!!!

Touchtone All-A State Softball

Friday & Saturday, April 28-29, 2018

Fisher Park, 3900 W 5th Street Road, Owensboro, KY 42301

Drama Club with Theatre Workshop of Owensboro

February 10th thru May 26, 2018

Students of Grades 2 through 6

Theatre Workshop of Owensboro will conduct its regular DRAMA CLUB for young people from February 10-May 26.  The workshop meets every other Saturday at 10am, at Trinity Centre, 407 W. 5th Street.  Activities include acting, lights and sound, make-up, and more!  DRAMA CLUB is for students of Grades 2 – 6. 

Call Theatre Workshop of Owensboro to register, (270) 683-5333.

Celebrate Arbor Day

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Trunnell’s Farm Market

Arbor Day Celebration is a holiday dedicated to celebrating and caring for trees.  Bring your child out for a day of learning about trees.  Each child will plant their own tree to take home to plant in their yard to watch it grow for years to come!  SNOOPY will be there the entire day to help each child plant their tree, take pictures and enjoy the picnic lunch. Family Fun Day!

First Class Glass:  American Glass Whimsies and 20th C. Studio Art Glass Exhibit

Saturday, April 28 – July 16, 2018

Owensboro Museum of Fine Art

First Class Glass, two centuries of art rendered in glass will open at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, Saturday, April 28.  The exhibition features an important collection of 267 glass objects created by master glassblowers of the mid-19th century call “glass whimsies”.  Made in Lockport and Lancaster, New York between 1840 and 1880, the collection was amassed by a New York family in the 1950’s and ultimately purchased by an Owensboro resident for the local museum.

The exhibit will continue through July 16.  Museum’s hours are Tuesday -Friday from Noon to 5PM and Saturday/Sunday 1PM-4PM.  Admission is FREE although voluntary donations are requested of $3 for adults and $2 for children.  Parking with access for physically challenged is provided at the Atrium entrance on 9th Street parking lot.  For more information phone the Museum (270) 685-3181 or visit www.omfa.us, Facebook or Twitter.

Owensboro River City Kennel Club Open House

Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 12 PM

Legion Park, 3047 Legion Park Drive, Owensboro, KY 42303

An educational event for the public to attend.  The ORCKC invites the public to see some of the elements of activities of rally, obedience, conformation, and grooming for all breeds event and for those that are not pure bred.  Microchipping and free educational material will be available.  

Kentucky Thoroughbreds vs Kansas City Tornados

Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 4 PM – 7 PM

Owensboro Sportscenter

Come out for great family fun, invite your friends to cheer the Kentucky Thoroughbreds to another great win!

Little Big Shots-Owensboro Style

Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 7 PM

Little Big Shots fundraiser for Volunteer Owensboro is coming up Saturday, April 28th.  Show starts at 7 PM at TWO Empress Theatre in downtown Owensboro.  The talent show will feature kids ages 12 and under and will be filmed for Spectrum channel 8 in Owensboro.  Come and be a part of a live TV show audience to support Volunteer Owensboro.  Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door.  Ages under 5 are free!  Go to www.volunteerowensboro.com or email [email protected] for more information.

Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming presented by Encore Musicals

Thurs., Fri., Sat., April 26-28, 2018 at 7:30 PM

Sunday Matinee, April 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM

It’s October, 1945. The war is over, America’s years of prosperity are just beginning.  At the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where the Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe is giving his last service. Having been called to preach in Texas, he’s already bought a 10-gallon hat and is preparing to ride into the sunset with his wife June, who is eight months pregnant.  June’s brother Dennis will take over as the congregation’s pastor. Join the Sanders Family as they send Mervin and June off in style, with hilarious and touching stories, and 25 fabulous Bluegrass Gospel favorites.  Purchase tickets now at Eventbrite.com $15 each.

Behind The Musick Performances

Sunday, April 29, 2018 at RiverPark Center

Show Times: 2 -4pm & 7 – 9pm

“Behind the Musick” taps into a childhood Circus like joy.  It shows us anything is possible, even being a star on an Award Show. Good stories inspire others to tackle life’s Perplexities, to Get Animated and Just Work It!

Tickets now on sale online at OwensboroTicket.com or RiverPark Center Box Office.  

Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming presented by Encore Musicals

Thurs., Fri., Sat., April 26-28, 2018 at 7:30 PM

Sunday Matinee, April 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM

It’s October, 1945. The war is over, America’s years of prosperity are just beginning.  At the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where the Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe is giving his last service. Having been called to preach in Texas, he’s already bought a 10-gallon hat and is preparing to ride into the sunset with his wife June, who is eight months pregnant.  June’s brother Dennis will take over as the congregation’s pastor. Join the Sanders Family as they send Mervin and June off in style, with hilarious and touching stories, and 25 fabulous Bluegrass Gospel favorites.  Purchase tickets now at Eventbrite.com $15 each.

Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Rooster Booster Breakfast

The Rooster Booster Breakfast is The Chamber’s premier event on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 am.  You can spend the first hour of your day networking, hearing pertinent updates and issues from national, state and local business and government leaders. The breakfast is sponsored by a local businesses each month and features various anticipated speakers throughout the year.  Breakfast is served at 7 am and the meeting begins at 7:30 am. The event requires an RSVP by calling the Chamber at (270) 926-1860. Pay online prior to the breakfast or pay at the door by cash, check or credit card.  The event is open to the public.

Cork & Cuisine – Derby

Thursday, May 3, 2018  6 PM – 9 PM

Owensboro Convention Center

Make a Run For The Roses with a unique 5-course food, wine, and spirits pairing event! Come enjoy Cork & Cuisine – Derby on Thursday, May 3 at 6:00 PM at the Owensboro Convention Center!  Each Derby themed course will be expertly complimented with a wine or spirit! Please see the menu featured!

Special giveaways will also be included as part of the evening, including some beautiful centerpieces courtesy of Ivy Trellis.

Don’t miss this traditional Kentucky themed dining experience!  $65.25 per person, including all wines and spirits.  Reservations only.  Additional processing fees apply to all ticket sales.

Rosine Barn Jamboree

Every Friday night April  6th thru December 14, 2018

Doors open at 5:30 pm, Open Mic from 6-7 pm, Show starts at 7 pm

Live-Free Bluegrass Music every Friday night first of April till Mid-December in Rosine, KY, hometown of Bill Monroe, “the Father of Bluegrass” born in Rosine and buried in the Rosine Cemetery around the corner from the barn.  Admission is free, musicians aren’t paid and bags of popcorn cost $1.  Bring your lawn chairs or get there early.  Three shows nightly, many nights there are “special guests” dropping in to pick and play!  Bring your fiddle, banjo, mandolin or come to listen to the best of “Bluegrass”!  If you’d like to play at the jam, please call 270-363-3052 to book your slot. 

Check out the Rosine Barn Jamboree on Facebook or more interesting tidbits!

HYPNOHYPE

Friday, May 4, 2018

Shows at 7:00PM & 9:00PM

Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci stars in HYPNOHYPE, a hilarious comedy/hypnosis show.Mecci’s jaw-dropping performances have captivated audiences worldwide having performed for over 1.5 million people live and millions more through mass media.

Mecci has been featured on Entertainment Tonight, MTV, HGTV, Much Music or Maxim Online. The most spectacular show some of you will forget!

Tickets are now on sale online at OwensboroTickets.com or by calling the RiverPark Center Box Office (270)687-2770.

 Powderpuff Football for Girls Inc.

Friday, May 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Owensboro High School Rash Stadium

Owensboro, Apollo and Daviess County High Schools are teaming up to make an impact and support the mission of the Girls Incorporated in our community.  A Powder Puff benefit football tournament, sponsored by the Chick-fil-a Leader Academy, is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM, Friday, May 4th at OHS Rash Stadium.  Girls from the participating schools will compete with flag football rules in games officiated by KHSAA licensed officials.

Admission is $2 per person or a donation of items to benefit Girls Inc. and their summer programs.  Concessions will be available with a portion of proceeds benefitting Girls Inc.

Owensboro Regional Farmers Market

12th and Triplett Streets

April thru May, the market is open Saturdays 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Beginning in June, the market is also open Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 am – 12:00 pm. 

The 2018 Market Season will open April 14th thru November 17 at the corner of Triplett and Parish Avenue, 1205 Triplett Street.  Find out why fresh is best! The Market features locally grown vegetables, flowers, meats, & baked goods. 

May 16 thru September 1, a satellite market is also located at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, 1201 Pleasant Valley Road, on Wednesday from 1:30 pm -5:00 pm.  Both locations have parking for your convenience.  All vendors accept cash, most will accept personal checks and some will accept debit and credit cards.  The Market also accepts SNAP/EBT payments as well.  These forms of payment are taken at the Market information booth with the Market Manager.

Check out the website for Market Events, entertainment, guest vendors, and vendor activities, make plans to attend all of the festivals and event days!!!

Perfect Game Baseball

Friday & Saturday, May 5 & 6, 2018

Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Road, Owensboro, KY 42301

1st WeekEnd Wonders: Volunteer Session

9 AM- Noon

Join us as the first Saturday of each month (March thru October) as we prep, plant & prune The Garden.

Please call The Garden for any additional information.

Owensboro Catholic Softball Invitational

Friday & Saturday, May 5 & 6, 2018

Fisher Park, 3900 W 5th Street Road, Owensboro, KY 42301

Preservation Station Market Days

First weekend of each month on Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12pm-5pm

Over 100 vendors, live music, and food!  Come shop unique, antique, rustic, vintage, shabby chic, handcrafted and boutique.  A fun social event in a really cool, old school with charm and unique items.  Lots of fun for everyone! 

Festival of Flowers

Saturday, May 5, 2018 

Trunnell’s Utica Farm Market at 11 am-6 pm

A weekend of Flowers and Fun!  Trunnell’s will be blooming with color during this Festival, this family festival will excite the entire family with the activities for the young and old.  Our adult guests can watch and learn about outdoor container gardening, planting beautiful flowers, and how to grow special herbs.  Family Fun Acre will be open for riding pedal carts, bouncing, or sliding down the giant slide! New spring baby animals will fill the Animal Barnyard waiting to be pet and fed!   It’s all “Absolutely Farmtastic Fun!!!  Visit www.trunnellsfarmmarket.com for more details and other upcoming events!!

2nd Annual O.Z. Tyler Kentucky Derby Viewing Party

Saturday, May 5, 2018

O.Z. Tyler Distillery

Bigger and Better this year!  Kentucky’s most famous race come to Owensboro (via live TV)!  Join the O.Z. Tyler Distillery team for our second annual KY Derby Viewing Party.  Hosted on the front lawn of this historical distillery, this outdoor event will once again be one of the year’s most talked about party and with expected 700 guests!

Live music, great food, lawn games, cash bars, contests, prizes, and live Derby events screening on a huge HD screen (as well as fancy hats and mint juleps) are just some of the fantastic things to expect at this social event of the year!  Visit www.oztylerdistillery.com/derby/ for all the exciting events and other helpful information!  Book your reservation now for the fun!!

Downtown Cruise In

Saturday, May 5, 2018 

3:00PM-7:00PM featuring MOPAR, all makes/models welcomed

Downtown Cruise In comes to downtown on the first Saturday of each month April through October with monthly themes.  One block from the beautiful Owensboro riverfront close to shopping, restaurants.  There will be chances to win door prizes, and theme winners!  Check us out on Facebook for specific details of each event.

Casting Crowns “The Very Next Thing Tour” with Special Guest, I Am They

Saturday, May 5, 2018 – Owensboro Convention Center at 7 PM

Casting Crowns are returning to Owensboro!  Their 2015 visit was sold out, so don’t miss your chance to see them live on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 7 PM along with special guest, I Am They.  The Grammy and Dove Award winning group has consistently delivered songs that spur listeners to evaluate their spiritual relationship and  relationships with each other.  Casting Crowns latest album, “The Very Next Thing”, is centered on the idea that what’s next for the Lord is often what’s right next to you.

Special guest, I Am They made their national debut in January 2015 with their self-titled album.  The band’s current single “Crown Him” is a song of surrender. 

 Tickets are $25, $37 & $50  available online at OwensboroTickets.com, at the Owensboro Convention Center Box Office, or charge by phone at (270) 297-9932.

Preservation Station

First weekend of each month on Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, 12 pm – 5 pm

Over 100 vendors, live music, and food now served in our new restaurant!  Come shop unique, antique, rustic, vintage, shabby chic, handcrafted, and boutique.  A fun social event in a really cool, old school with lots of  charm and unique items.

RENT-20th Anniversary Tour

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

RiverPark Center-7:00 PM

In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway…and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters — love. RENT CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SUBJECT MATTER.

Tickets are now on sale online at OwensboroTickets.com or by calling the RiverPark Center Box Office (270) 687-2770.