Friends, it’s time to talk barbecue. We’ve got an event coming up that’s for all the barbecue lovers out there and, this year, it’s coming back bigger and better than EVER before! That’s right–BBQ and Barrels is hittin’ the pavement of downtown Owensboro May 10 and 11, and we’ve got all the info you…
Bourbon, Bluegrass and BBQ
Come check out what we do best! Eat some BBQ, drink some bourbon all while listening to the music that makes the Bluegrass state famous.
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 29-31
Easter Egg Hunt at Yellow Creek Park A brand new Easter Egg Hunt is happening at Owensboro’s gorgeous Yellow Creek Park, and we’ve got all the info about it right here! This is gonna be a HUGE Easter Egg Hunt, with more than 8,000 eggs stuffed with candy and prizes. And, yep, there will…
Hometown Celebrity Jon Brennan Shares Updates On Country Music Career, The Real World and More
Anytime we get the chance to catch up with one of our hometown celebrities, we take it! Visit Owensboro was so excited to chat with singer/songwriter/reality TV star Jon Brennan about his country music career, his experiences as a cast member on The Real World, and how the city of Owensboro shaped his successful path. …
Owensboro Hosting One of America’s Biggest Catfish Tournaments
Owensboro is hosting one of the biggest catfish tournaments in the nation in just a couple months, and we’ve got everything you need to know about it! The King Kat Tournament Trail is all about fishing, hunting, archery and more, and their catfishing tournament is known for having the largest payout with a low…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 22-24
50 Years at Cecil Farms Cecil Farms is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a bang this year! And this event is gonna highlight all of the things that Owensboro’s known for with a little bourbon, barbecue and bluegrass music. White Chateau at Cecil Farms is hosting a Seasonal Dinner Series farm-to-table style by collaborating with…
5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Owensboro for Spring Break
As we near the end of winter, it’s time to look forward to springtime in Kentucky! And if you’re looking for a city with all the bells and whistles but with a friendly, small town vibe, Owensboro is the perfect place to travel for your upcoming Spring Break. First off, spring in Owensboro is…
Enjoy REAL Southern Gospel in Owensboro
REAL Southern Gospel Music is alive and well in Owensboro, and that’s about to be proven this spring as the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosts REAL Southern Gospel Weekend on April 12 and 13. This event was hugely successful last year, and the guys and gals running it are prepared for a…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 15-17
Great American Bluegrass Jam The Great American Bluegrass Jam is taking over downtown Owensboro for a weekend of live music, bluegrass history and good old fashioned banjo pickin’. The event will feature the Kentucky Fried Pickin’ Hotel Jam, the Kentucky State Fiddle Championships, excursions to both Green River Distilling Company and the Bill Monroe Homeplace…
Check Out Everything Haunted, Horror and Halloween at Fear Expo LIVE
If you’re the person who loves all things haunted, horror and Halloween, listen up, because we’ve got a perfectly creepy convention for you right here in Owensboro. Fear Expo LIVE is coming to the Owensboro Convention Center April 12-14. This is the newest National Haunted Attraction Industry trade show that brings the haunters and…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 8-10
Burger Week This week is all about the burgers as Owensboro Burger Week runs through Saturday, March 9! This means you’ll have plenty of days to try as many delicious burgers as you can from as many restaurants as possible! The burgers on this list are insane, and you’ll find everything from crispy bacon-covered…