More Than 4,000 Athletes Are Discovering Owensboro During the Bluegrass Clash Sports Summit Thousands of athletes are competing in Owensboro this July, but the Bluegrass Clash Sports Summit is about much more than the games being played. Over nearly three weeks, the inaugural Summit is bringing together 11 sporting events at venues throughout Owensboro and…
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Owensboro will become the world’s sports stage this July as Visit Owensboro is proud to unveil the first annual Bluegrass Clash Sports Summit. The Sports Summit will feature two weekends full of 11 athletic events taking place on July 10-12 and July 17-19. An estimated total of over 4,300 athletes are expected to be in town alongside their families between the two weeks, with Owensboro continuing to…
By Mark Calitri, President & CEO, Visit Owensboro Facilities matter, but progress comes from how a community uses them. The Bluegrass Fieldhouse strengthens Owensboro’s ability to attract visitors, host events, and create meaningful first experiences that shape how people see our city. Tourism is often the front door to economic development. Before someone considers…
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Interested in live music for a whole weekend? Keep your calendars open for March 14-16, 2025! The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is bringing together the best of bluegrass that the area has to offer, creating an exhilarating weekend for any bluegrass fan to enjoy. This weekend is the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship,…
The Bluegrass Legends Car Show, hosted by Biker Bluegrass News, returns to Owensboro from Friday, August 15, through Sunday, August 17, at Moreland Park, located at 1215 Hickman Avenue! This exciting weekend event is more than just a car show! It’s a celebration of motorsports, music, and delicious food. What makes this year’s event…
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend in Owensboro as the city hosts the massive Bluegrass Legends Experience from August 16-18! This exciting car show will transform Moreland Park and the Owensboro Sportscenter into a haven for car enthusiasts and families alike. With an impressive lineup featuring cars, trucks, rat rods, and motorcycles, there’s something for…
Calling all bluegrass lovers– the time is almost here! The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates the grand opening of its new home October 18-20. The state-of-the-art, $15 million building in downtown Owensboro will open its doors with three days jam packed full of music highlighting the rich past, present, and future of bluegrass…
Recently, the M-I published an article written by Keith Lawrence about the upcoming talent coming to the Hall of Fame. Mark Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, says it will be “a vibrant experience that gives us an opportunity to showcase Owensboro to a new audience of visitors.” “REAL Southern Gospel…
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Bluegrass lovers won’t want to miss this historic night of celebrating bluegrass artists and their music! Jerry Douglas, one of the most awarded bluegrass artists in history, honors his heroes at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum on Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. This annual event honors the most recent inductees into…
In its 10th year, a record crowd is expected for this year’s ROMP: bluegrass roots and branches festival. With ticket sales soaring, festival organizers estimate close to 30,000 attendees, surpassing 2012’s crowd of 21,000. Order now at 1-888-my-banjo or rompfest.com The Lanham Brothers Jamboree brings some of the areas BEST talent around, and our shows…