BPA Baseball World Series
July 19, 2017 – July 23, 2017 Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Rd., Owensboro, KY 42301 Fisher Park, 3900 W. 5th St. Rd., Owensboro, KY 42301
Vivid Visual Art Camp
July 17th – 21st
Grades entering 2nd – 8th
Art Camp provides children a wonderful introduction to several different forms of visual arts. From painting to collages to print and everything in between, this visual art week will give kids an opportunity to explore a new area of art each day. Projects will vary from individual pieces to a large scale group that will be installed and displayed at the RiverPark Center.
Lunch and snack will be provided to each camper each day.
Visit the RiverPark Center website http://riverparkcenter.org/event/visualvividartcamp/ for complete list of details and registration information.
Wiggle, Giggle, and Pretend Camp
July 10th – July 14th, 9 AM- 12 Noon
July 17th – July 21st, 9 AM- 12 Noon
Wiggle, Giggle and Pretend Camp (The Belles and the Beasts at the Castle) is for ages 3 to 8 years of age, from 9 AM to 12 Noon. Participates will enjoy dance, crafts, costuming, snacks, stage make up, water games, and more. Special day include Bubbles, Bouncy and Water Games Day on Tuesday, Belle’s Tea Party on Wednesday, and Red Carpet Showcase on Friday. Week one is July 10th thru July 14th and week two is July 17th thru July 21st. You won’t want to miss it, limited spaces available! To sign up or for more information call the studio (270) 684-9580.
“World War I and America” Exhibit
April 1, 2017 thru November 11, 2017 “World War I and American”, sponsored by a grant received from the Library of America in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the National Endowment for the Humanities. April 6, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entrance into World War I. Patrons will have a chance to walk through a WWI trench, learn what life was like for the soldiers and how Owensboro’s Homefront helped the war effort. The exhibit will run April 1st through November 11, 2017. Museum Hours: Closed on Monday, Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm.
Kids and Art in Artland
ARTLAND, an exciting new dimension in education, is an interactive art studio created especially for children ages 4 to 10. It is a special place designed to challenge and stimulate the imagination while allowing children to create works of art at their own pace.
ARTLAND is FREE and open to all.
Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 12 – 5 PM; Saturday & Sunday 1 PM – 4 PM, Closed Mondays and Holidays
Historic Coal Mine Tour – The Day in the Life of a 1930’s Rudy Coal Mine Miner Put on a coal mine helmet and join us on a trip through the Rudy Coal Mine, an historic Daviess County coal mine featuring the history of coal mining in the 19th Century, along with the 1930’s time period. This tour is include with admission, but space is limited. Please sign up at our admissions desk when you check into the museum. Enjoy the tour! Time: 3:00PM-4:00PM Location: Begins in our 1st Floor Gift shop area- Ends in The Coal Mine Museum is closed on Mondays.
2017 Daviess County Lions Club Fair
Gates Open at 5:00 PM, Admission Prices-Includes Carnival. $5 Fee for carnival if using a free gate admission pass.
Daily Attractions, July 19-22
- Laser Tag (Free with Admission to Fair!) – 5 PM to Closing; Fairgrounds
- All-American Petting Zoo & Pony Rides (Free with Admission to Fair!)
- 4-H/FFA Projects, Garden, Crop, Hay, & Honey Exhibits – 5 PM to Closing; East Exhibit Building
- Commercial Vendors – 5 PM to Closing; Fairgrounds
- Carnival Rides (Free with Paid Admission to Fair! Only $10$5 with Fair entrance pass) – 5 PM to Closing; Fairgrounds
Featured Attractions Friday, July 21
- Open Talent Show
- 4-H Rabbit Show
- 4-H Poultry Show
- Open Youth Lamb & Goat Show
- Battle of the Bluegrass Truck & Tractor Pull
- Wood Carvers – 2 Shows
Visit the Daviess County Lions Club website for complete schedule, times and featured events http://www.daviesscountyfair.com.
Bring your family and friends!
44th Annual Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament
July 21-29th, Kendall-Perkins Park
The Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament has become the most anticipated event of the summer in the tri-state area. Every night is a meet and greet with family, friends, classmates, supporters, and fans. It traditionally begins the Third full weekend every year in July. This event is held at Kendall-Perkins Park, a beautiful two acre park located in Owensboro, KY.
The annual event includes Basketball Games, Music, Gospel Night, Kids’ Day, Community Service Recognition, Exhibitors, Vendors, and Concessions. This event is FREE and open to the public. Visit the Dust Bowl website for additional information, https://owensborodustbowl.org/ and Like on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/DUST-BOWL-Basketball-Tournament-407262426148475/
2017 Daviess County Lions Club Fair-Open Talent Show
The 2017 Open Talent Show will be held Friday, July 21, 2017 at Bittel Hall. The first age group will begin performing at 5:30 PM.
Age Groups and Show Times: 5-9 years old and 10-12 years old groups, register at 5:00 PM, show at 5:30 PM; 13-16 years old and 17-21 years old groups, register at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM
Prizes: 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $50, 3rd Place $25
Visit the Daviess County Lions Club website for the detailed schedule of events http://www.daviesscountyfair.com/
Bring your friends, bring your family for a night of fun!!!
Rosine Barn Jamboree
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Live – Free Bluegrass Music every Friday Night til Mid-December in Rosine, KY, hometown of Bill Monroe “the Father of Bluegrass”. Bring your lawn chair or get there early. Doors open at 5:30 PM – jam sessions until 7:00 PM. Shows begin at 7:00 PM, hear local bands from Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and more. 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 “Bluegrass”!
Check out the Rosine Barn Jamboree facebook page for more interesting tidbits https://www.facebook.com/rosinebarnjamboree/
Friday After 5
Friday After 5 is a summer-long series of FREE outdoor concerts held each Friday evening on the beautiful Owensboro riverfront from the RiverPark Center through Smothers Park to the Owensboro Convention Center.
Visit http://fridayafter5.com/ for a detailed schedule of performers.
BPA Baseball World Series
July 19, 2017 – July 23, 2017 Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Rd., Owensboro, KY 42301 Fisher Park, 3900 W. 5th St. Rd., Owensboro, KY 42301
Owensboro Regional Farmers Market
1205 Triplett Street, Corners of Triplett and E. Parish Ave.
Sat., April 22 thru October 28, 2017, 8am – 1pm
Tues. & Thurs., June 1 thru October 26, 2017, 8am – 1pm
Wed., Owensboro Health, Jun. 7 thru Sep. 27, 2017, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
This is a farmers market having fresh produce, meats, baked goods and a lot more!!
Visit our website: http://www.owensbororegionalfarmersmarket.org/
Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OwensboroRegionalFarmersMarket/
“World War I and America” Exhibit
April 1, 2017 thru November 11, 2017 “World War I and American”, sponsored by a grant received from the Library of America in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the National Endowment for the Humanities. April 6, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entrance into World War I. Patrons will have a chance to walk through a WWI trench, learn what life was like for the soldiers and how Owensboro’s Homefront helped the war effort. The exhibit will run April 1st through November 11, 2017. Museum Hours: Closed on Monday, Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm.
Historic Coal Mine Tour – The Day in the Life of a 1930’s Rudy Coal Mine Miner
Put on a coal mine helmet and join us on a trip through the Rudy Coal Mine, an historic Daviess County coal mine featuring the history of coal mining in the 19th Century, along with the 1930’s time period. This tour is include with admission, but space is limited. Please sign up at our admissions desk when you check into the museum. Enjoy the tour!
Time: 11:30AM-12:30PM
Location: Begins in our 1st Floor Gift shop area- Ends in The Coal Mine!
Museum is closed on Mondays!
Kids and Art in Artland
ARTLAND, an exciting new dimension in education, is an interactive art studio created especially for children ages 4 to 10. It is a special place designed to challenge and stimulate the imagination while allowing children to create works of art at their own pace.
ARTLAND is FREE and open to all.
Hours: Closed on Mondays; Tuesday thru Friday 10 AM – 5 PM; Saturday & Sunday 1 PM – 4PM; Closed Holidays
Historic Coal Mine Tour – The Day in the Life of a 1930’s Rudy Coal Mine Miner Put on a coal mine helmet and join us on a trip through the Rudy Coal Mine, an historic Daviess County coal mine featuring the history of coal mining in the 19th Century, along with the 1930’s time period. This tour is include with admission, but space is limited. Please sign up at our admissions desk when you check into the museum. Enjoy the tour! Time: 3:00PM-4:00PM Location: Begins in our 1st Floor Gift shop area- Ends in The Coal Mine Museum is closed on Mondays.
“An Evening with Darryl Strawberry” Presented by the Alma Randolph Foundation
Saturday, July 22, 2017, Owensboro Convention Center
Reception: 4:00-5:30 PM Dinner: 6:00PM
The 24th Annual Alma Randolph Foundation’s fundraising event will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Owensboro Convention Center. Keynote speaker will be Darryl Strawberry, Major League Baseball great and World Series Champion, who is now an ordained Christian Minister and Great Author. The program will include remarks and presentations from local and state dignitaries, with music by Alma Randolph.
Table of 8 Dinner & Reception $560; Table of 8 Dinner Only $400; Table of 10 Dinner Only $500; Tables of 10 Dinner & Reception $700. Tickets are available online at owensborotickets.com or calling the foundation (270)852-6559.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation, Family YMCA, Habitat for Humanity and Mentor Kids Kentucky.
2017 Daviess County Lions Club Fair
Gates Open at 5:00 PM, Admission Prices-Includes Carnival. $5 Fee for carnival if using a free gate admission pass.
Daily Attractions, July 19-22
- Laser Tag (Free with Admission to Fair!) – 5 PM to Closing; Fairgrounds
- All-American Petting Zoo & Pony Rides (Free with Admission to Fair!)
- 4-H/FFA Projects, Garden, Crop, Hay, & Honey Exhibits – 5 PM to Closing; East Exhibit Building
- Commercial Vendors – 5 PM to Closing; Fairgrounds
- Carnival Rides (Free with Paid Admission to Fair! Only $10$5 with Fair entrance pass) – 5 PM to Closing; Fairgrounds
Featured Attractions Saturday, July 22
- Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull
- Battle of the Bluegrass Truck & Tractor Pull
Visit the Daviess County Lions Club website for complete schedule, times and featured events http://www.daviesscountyfair.com.
Bring your family and friends!
44th Annual Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament
July 21-29th, Kendall-Perkins Park
The Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament has become the most anticipated event of the summer in the tri-state area. Every night is a meet and greet with family, friends, classmates, supporters, and fans. It traditionally begins the Third full weekend every year in July. This event is held at Kendall-Perkins Park, a beautiful two acre park located in Owensboro, KY.
The annual event includes Basketball Games, Music, Gospel Night, Kids’ Day, Community Service Recognition, Exhibitors, Vendors, and Concessions. This event is FREE and open to the public. Visit the Dust Bowl website for additional information, https://owensborodustbowl.org/ and Like on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/DUST-BOWL-Basketball-Tournament-407262426148475/
LIVE on the Banks
Saturdays 5/20/17 – 9/30/17
Smothers Park Overlook Stage
LIVE on the Banks is a FREE, outdoor concert series on Saturday nights May thru September at the River Overlook Stage in Downtown Owensboro, KY. Presented by the City of Owensboro.
BPA Baseball World Series
July 19, 2017 – July 23, 2017 Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Rd., Owensboro, KY 42301 Fisher Park, 3900 W. 5th St. Rd., Owensboro, KY 42301
“World War I and America” Exhibit
April 1, 2017 thru November 11, 2017 “World War I and American”, sponsored by a grant received from the Library of America in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the National Endowment for the Humanities. April 6, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entrance into World War I. Patrons will have a chance to walk through a WWI trench, learn what life was like for the soldiers and how Owensboro’s Homefront helped the war effort. The exhibit will run April 1st through November 11, 2017. Museum Hours: Closed on Monday, Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm.
Kids and Art in Artland
ARTLAND, an exciting new dimension in education, is an interactive art studio created especially for children ages 4 to 10. It is a special place designed to challenge and stimulate the imagination while allowing children to create works of art at their own pace.
ARTLAND is FREE and open to all.
Hours: Closed on Mondays; Tuesday thru Friday 10 AM – 5 PM; Saturday & Sunday 1 PM – 4PM; Closed Holidays
44th Annual Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament
July 21-29th, Kendall-Perkins Park
The Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament has become the most anticipated event of the summer in the tri-state area. Every night is a meet and greet with family, friends, classmates, supporters, and fans. It traditionally begins the Third full weekend every year in July. This event is held at Kendall-Perkins Park, a beautiful two acre park located in Owensboro, KY.
The annual event includes Basketball Games, Music, Gospel Night, Kids’ Day, Community Service Recognition, Exhibitors, Vendors, and Concessions. This event is FREE and open to the public. Visit the Dust Bowl website for additional information, https://owensborodustbowl.org/ and Like on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/DUST-BOWL-Basketball-Tournament-407262426148475/
Magnificent Music Camp
July 24-28th
Grades: Entering 2nd-8th
RiverPark Center is proud to have local favorite Randy Lanham host a whole week about different kinds of music and instruments. If you love music, whether you have experience or not, this camp is for you!
Lunch and snack will be provide for each camper each day of camp.
Visit the RiverPark Center’s website http://riverparkcenter.org/event/magnificent-music-camp/ for complete details and registration form and information.
44th Annual Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament
July 21-29th, Kendall-Perkins Park
The Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament has become the most anticipated event of the summer in the tri-state area. Every night is a meet and greet with family, friends, classmates, supporters, and fans. It traditionally begins the Third full weekend every year in July. This event is held at Kendall-Perkins Park, a beautiful two acre park located in Owensboro, KY.
The annual event includes Basketball Games, Music, Gospel Night, Kids’ Day, Community Service Recognition, Exhibitors, Vendors, and Concessions. This event is FREE and open to the public. Visit the Dust Bowl website for additional information, https://owensborodustbowl.org/ and Like on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/DUST-BOWL-Basketball-Tournament-407262426148475/
ACO World Championships of Cornhole XII
July 25-29, 2017
Owensboro Convention Center, Owensboro, KY 42301
Over $30,000 in Cash and Prizes!
See complete list of events and registration information: http://www.owensborocenter.com/event/aco-world-championships-of-cornhole-xii/?instance_id=1740
Owensboro Regional Farmers Market
Corners of Triplett Street and E. Parish Avenue
Sat. Apr. 22 thru Oct. 28, 2017, 8 am – 1 pm
Tues. & Thurs. Jun. 1 thru Oct. 26, 2017, 8 am – 1 pm
Wed. Owensboro Health, Jun. 7 thru Sep. 9, 2017, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
This a farmers market having fresh produce, meats, baked goods and a lot more!!
Visit our website:http://www.owensbororegionalfarmersmarket.org/
Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OwensboroRegionalFarmersMarket/
Magnificent Music Camp
July 24-28th
Grades: Entering 2nd-8th
RiverPark Center is proud to have local favorite Randy Lanham host a whole week about different kinds of music and instruments. If you love music, whether you have experience or not, this camp is for you!
Lunch and snack will be provide for each camper each day of camp.
Visit the RiverPark Center’s website http://riverparkcenter.org/event/magnificent-music-camp/ for complete details and registration form and information.
“World War I and America” Exhibit
April 1, 2017 thru November 11, 2017 “World War I and American”, sponsored by a grant received from the Library of America in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the National Endowment for the Humanities. April 6, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entrance into World War I. Patrons will have a chance to walk through a WWI trench, learn what life was like for the soldiers and how Owensboro’s Homefront helped the war effort. The exhibit will run April 1st through November 11, 2017. Museum Hours: Closed on Monday, Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm.
The Junior League of Owensboro’s “Kids in the Kitchen” program introduces healthy and nutritious ways of eating!
Kids and Art in Artland
ARTLAND, an exciting new dimension in education, is an interactive art studio created especially for children ages 4 to 10. It is a special place designed to challenge and stimulate the imagination while allowing children to create works of art at their own pace.
ARTLAND is FREE and open to all.
Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 12 – 5 PM; Saturday & Sunday 1 PM – 4 PM, Closed Mondays and Holidays
Historic Coal Mine Tour – The Day in the Life of a 1930’s Rudy Coal Mine Miner Put on a coal mine helmet and join us on a trip through the Rudy Coal Mine, an historic Daviess County coal mine featuring the history of coal mining in the 19th Century, along with the 1930’s time period. This tour is include with admission, but space is limited. Please sign up at our admissions desk when you check into the museum. Enjoy the tour! Time: 3:00PM-4:00PM Location: Begins in our 1st Floor Gift shop area- Ends in The Coal Mine Museum is closed on Mondays.
44th Annual Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament
July 21-29th, Kendall-Perkins Park
The Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament has become the most anticipated event of the summer in the tri-state area. Every night is a meet and greet with family, friends, classmates, supporters, and fans. It traditionally begins the Third full weekend every year in July. This event is held at Kendall-Perkins Park, a beautiful two acre park located in Owensboro, KY.
The annual event includes Basketball Games, Music, Gospel Night, Kids’ Day, Community Service Recognition, Exhibitors, Vendors, and Concessions. This event is FREE and open to the public. Visit the Dust Bowl website for additional information, https://owensborodustbowl.org/ and Like on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/DUST-BOWL-Basketball-Tournament-407262426148475/
Corporate Slyder Cup Cornhole Challenge
July 25, 2017 – 6-10 pm – Owensboro Convention Center
The Corporate Slyder Cup is a corporate challenge to kick off the American Cornhole Organization World Championships. All 64 teams of 5 are guaranteed two matches and will compete for prizes and bragging rights! Profits from the event will be donated to the local chapter of the American Red Cross.
For more information contact: Jared Bratcher, [email protected]
ACO World Championships of Cornhole XII
July 25-29, 2017
Owensboro Convention Center, Owensboro, KY 42301
Over $30,000 in Cash and Prizes!
See complete list of events and registration information: http://www.owensborocenter.com/event/aco-world-championships-of-cornhole-xii/?instance_id=1740
Mid South Nationals Girls Fastpitch
July 26, 2017 – July 31, 2017
Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Road, Owensboro, KY 42301
Fisher Parks, 3900 West 5th St. Rd., Owensboro, KY 42301
Magnificent Music Camp
July 24-28th
Grades: Entering 2nd-8th
RiverPark Center is proud to have local favorite Randy Lanham host a whole week about different kinds of music and instruments. If you love music, whether you have experience or not, this camp is for you!
Lunch and snack will be provide for each camper each day of camp.
Visit the RiverPark Center’s website http://riverparkcenter.org/event/magnificent-music-camp/ for complete details and registration form and information.
“World War I and America” Exhibit
April 1, 2017 thru November 11, 2017 “World War I and American”, sponsored by a grant received from the Library of America in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the National Endowment for the Humanities. April 6, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entrance into World War I. Patrons will have a chance to walk through a WWI trench, learn what life was like for the soldiers and how Owensboro’s Homefront helped the war effort. The exhibit will run April 1st through November 11, 2017. Museum Hours: Closed on Monday, Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm.