Cosplay, anime, and video game lovers reunited once again to make this year’s OMG!con the best yet. After moving from Paducah to the Owensboro Convention Center to provide an atmosphere full of opportunity for its attendees, OMG!con has continued to grow bigger and better every year. Not only has the convention expanded in numbers, but…
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2018 Bronze Buffalo Paintout & Gala
Kentucky’s second largest art museum, the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art located right on Frederica Street is having a unique event that’s perfect for you art lovers. The 10th Annual Buffalo Paintout and Gala is Sept. 27-29 at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art. This three-day event will be highlighted by an exhibition and gala…
2018 Christmas Parade
The 2018 Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade is Saturday, November 17 at 4:30 p.m.! The public is invited to join the annual celebration the Saturday after Thanksgiving in downtown Owensboro, “where Kentucky starts Christmas.” The theme for this year’s Christmas parade is “Our Christmas Wish” with an expected 120 floats and other entries, making it the…
2018 Dazzling Daylily Festival with Balloons Over the Garden
The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden’s award-winning, flower-filled festival is almost here! On June 22-30, view thousands of blooming daylilies and celebrate the summer at Owensboro’s 9th annual daylily festival. With over 800 varieties of daylilies, daylily tours, hot air balloon rides, daylily dig beds, twelve themed gardens, children’s playhouse, a conservatory, artists, displays, music and…
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2018 Eastbridge Art Festival
Same favorite art festival, new location- that’s the new Eastbridge Art Festival at the Mount at 8001 Cummings Road. The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph are hosting the Eastbridge Art Festival at Maple Mount on Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This two-day festival showcases more than 70…
2018 International Bar-B-Q Festival
Attention all Bar-B-Q lovers: The 2018 International Bar-B-Q Festival is almost here! Head downtown on May 11 and 12 to cheer on the fierce competition, enjoy the non-stop entertainment like the most famous competitive eater who’s ever lived, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut and of course eat some Bar-B-Q! The International Bar-B-Q Festival is the preview to…
2018 International BBQ Fest Entertainment Schedule
Be sure to head downtown on May 11 and 12 to celebrate Owensboro’s preview to summer, the International Bar-B-Q Festival! Grab your lawn chairs, find your favorite venue, and celebrate the 40th anniversary. Great entertainment is happening all weekend long– don’t miss out! FESTIVAL PLAZA ENTERTAINMENT AREA VETERANS & ST. ELIZABETH STAGE A –…
2018 Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Expo
The 5th annual Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Expo is Friday through Sunday, November 9-11 at the Owensboro Convention Center! Just in time for the holidays, shop for unique handmade creations in jewelry, clothing, pottery, décor, woodwork, and much more! Shop ‘til you drop from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 6…
2018 Owensboro Air Show
Friday through Sunday, September 14-16, all eyes will be on the skies over the Ohio River for the 2018 Owensboro Air Show! Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal to a wide range of military and civilian aircraft on static display at the Owensboro- Daviess County Regional Airport. From 4 p.m. to…
2018 Owensboro Home & Garden Show
Anybody else tired of the winter weather? We are! Here’s the perfect solution. The Home Builders Association of Owensboro is looking forward to helping homeowners shake off the cold winter weather and plan their spring and summer projects! The annual Owensboro Home & Garden Show will feature outdoor living displays, building and remodeling exhibits, special promotions…