The Bourbon & Bluegrass Century, presented by Bicycle Owensboro, will take place on August 3. Celebrating the event’s third year, the ride benefits Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc., a non-profit organization founded in 2003 that offers equine assisted activities and therapies to individuals of all ages who have special needs. The cycling event consists of…
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Bourbon and Bluegrass Century Bike Ride
The fourth annual Bourbon & Bluegrass Century Bike Ride, presented by Bicycle Owensboro will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2019. The ride benefits Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc., a non-profit organization founded in 2003 that offers equine assisted activities and therapies to individuals of all ages who have special needs. Along with the full…
Bourbon and Blues Car Experience Coming To Owensboro
The 2023 Bourbon and Blues Car Experience will take place in Owensboro, Ky., Aug. 11-13 and will bring to town hundreds of street rods, muscle cars and vintage automobiles from around the southeastern United States, event organizers have announced. “Owensboro is quickly becoming a car enthusiasts’ dream as it’s centrally located and offers some of…
Bourbon making returns to Owensboro with revival of historic distillery
OWENSBORO, Ky. (July 30, 2015) — Crafting fine bourbon is part of Owensboro’s heritage, and that distinctly Kentucky tradition is returning with the revival of an historic distillery. Governor Steve Beshear previously announced the reopening of the 130-year old Charles Medley Distillery, purchased last year by Terressentia Corp. Today the governor returned to Owensboro…
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Bourbon That Rides the River Is Coming to Owensboro
.Floating rickhouses. Yes, that’s real. O.H. Ingram River-Aged Whiskey ages bourbon on the Mississippi River, not in a traditional warehouse. Their barrels sit on the water and move with the current every day. That motion, along with the heat, humidity, and river air, becomes part of how the bourbon develops in the barrel. It’s actually…
Bourbon Trail drew 1.7 million in 2019
Last year, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and its companion Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour drew 1.7 million visitors from around the world, including 5,308 who toured Owensboro’s O.Z. Tyler Distillery. Owensboro’s numbers are expected to grow even more as Duke Spirits prepares to launch its John Wayne Experience featuring memorabilia from the iconic western film…
Brand USA takes Owensboro Kentucky to world stage
Owensboro tourism moved to the international stage Thursday night with the launching of Brand USA’s “Hear the Music, Experience The USA” campaign locally.Brand USA, the marketing agency for American tourism, selected Owensboro as one of its Top 10 American music cities last year.And a short video about Owensboro has already drawn more than 4.1 million…
Breaking News: Owensboro Sets 6-Month Hotel Occupancy & Revenue Record
The numbers are in, and Owensboro just made history. From January through June, Owensboro has officially set a record pace for hotel occupancy and revenue, making it the strongest first six months the city has ever seen. This isn’t just a win—it’s momentum in motion. In June alone, Owensboro was in the spotlight, hosting:…
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Briarpatch Salad Bar a Must-Have for Your Next Owensboro Visit
It’s inevitable that, over time, things go in and out of style. But one thing that has remained a solid fixture in Owensboro is the world-famous salad bar at Briarpatch Restaurant. Salad bars at local restaurants were a big deal for decades but, as time’s gone on, salads have largely been contained to their…
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Bronze Buffalo Festival
History and art collide at the 14th annual Bronze Buffalo Festival, a three-day en plein aire event highlighted by a closing exhibition and Gala. Visit the outdoor festival and paintout Thursday, September 23 to Saturday, September 25 at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art. The gala will feature works of art created during the paintout,…