Get A Jumpstart on Spring at Owensboro’s Plant Shops

Anytime someone mentions a plant store in town, our ears immediately perk up. Indoor plants have become the new household staple, and there is nothing like finding the perfect spot in your home for your newest plant to grow and thrive.    So that’s why we got excited when Ivy Trellis Floral & Gift announced…

Owensboro to host major national indoor archery tournament!

One of the biggest national archery tournaments of the year is being held in Owensboro!    The Eastern S3DA Indoor National Championship will bring some of the best young archers in the country to the Owensboro Convention Center March 1-3 for three days of competitive play.    This tournament gives students the opportunity to compete…

50 Days Until Spring–What To Look Forward To!

It’s been a little gray and gloomy out there, which is why it’s always great to have something to look forward to. And with less than 50 days ‘til Spring, we wanted to break down some of the warmer weather events happening in Owensboro this upcoming season!    Owensboro Burger Week is taking over the…

BBQ and Barrels Fest Returning Bigger and Better than Before

It’s time to get excited about two of our city’s greatest staples because BBQ & Barrels is making a return to downtown Owensboro this spring! A celebration of our legendary barbecue and some of the best bourbon in the state of Kentucky, BBQ and Barrels is a two-day festival that’ll be held on Friday, May…

Valentine’s Day Hot Spots in Owensboro

The most romantic holiday of the year is upon us, which means it’s time for us to break down a list of our Top Spots for Valentine’s Day!    Whether it’s a romantic dinner, a concert, or something random and unique, there’s no wrong way to celebrate the season of romance.    Restaurants   The…

Your Guide to Owensboro Burger Week 2024

It’s time to get excited because Owensboro Burger Week is returning with a bang this year, friends! And this time, it’s gonna be even bigger and better than ever before!   Burger Week 2024 is expanding its timeline this year to give customers NINE days of burger-eating joy. Held March 1-9, you’ll have plenty of…

Get To Know Owensboro With These Fun Facts

–Owensboro is the fourth-largest city in the state of Kentucky, and it is the second-largest city in the Tri-State region of Illinois, Indiana and western Kentucky. Owensboro has a great position, geographically, as it is located only two hours away from Nashville, two hours from Louisville, three hours from St. Louis, and 3.5 hours from…

Preview for Upcoming Jerry Garcia Exhibit

It’s getting closer and closer to the opening weekend of one of the most anticipated exhibits to ever grace the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey is launching in March with a weekend-long celebration honoring the life and legacy of Garcia and his Bluegrass music roots.    Held March…

The Innovate Summit: Christina Kay

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT! Christina Kay will be joining us for The Innovate Summit, May 21st –– May 23rd, 2024 in Owensboro, KY. A little about Christina:– A tech savvy genius with 15 years of experience in leading innovation – The Founder & CEO of Season Three Media (S3M), where she uses marketing technology to drive growth…

Warm Up Your Winter at the Owensboro Convention Center

With it being winter and all, we wanted to take some time to focus on all the exciting indoor events our visitors can enjoy at the Owensboro Convention Center!  This award-winning riverfront facility is the perfect venue for so many things–everything from athletics to meetings and banquets to trade and consumer shows to, of course,…