Picnic in the Park Date Day

For our nature lovers, Owensboro offers beautiful parks that your date will love! Panther Creek Park and Yellow Creek Park provide numerous acres of land and beautiful scenic views that make a beautiful landscape for your picnic in the park. The parks also offer shelter you’re able to rent in case the weather goes south…

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…

Shop Vintage and More at These Amazing Thrift Stores in Owensboro

Thrift stores have been around for a long time, but there’s definitely been an uptick in thrift store shopping over the last couple years. As vintage clothing and old-school aesthetics continue to soar in popularity, we get more and more excited about all the amazing vintage shops Owensboro has to offer!    If you’re looking…

Downtown Date Night

Looking to make some memories on a night out on the town? Downtown Owensboro offers the perfect setting! Your date will be impressed with not only the friendly atmosphere, but with the amount of options our downtown provides as well. There’s all kinds of options to choose from: Sip Wine Room (to calm the nerves)…

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…

Owensboro’s Indoor Sports Facility to Open December 2025

In some super exciting news for our sports tourism industry, Owensboro is getting a brand new indoor sports complex! And we’ve got all the details for you right here.    This 80,000 square foot sports facility will be perfect for large-scale tournaments and a variety of indoor sports. Located at Third and Cedar Streets, the…

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…

Owensboro recognized by National Bourbon Magazine

Looking to map out your summer weekend warrior plans? The month of May is a mighty fine time to visit The Bourbon State, just sayin’. Old Man Winter is out of the picture. At the same time, it’s not too hot…yet. Generally speaking, it’s the “perfect blend” to get out for a road trip! And what if we…