On the second Saturday in May, Owensboro springs to life with the wonderful smells and sounds of the International Bar‑B‑Q Festival! Head downtown on May 10 and 11 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…
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2019 Dazzling Daylily Festival with Balloons Over the Garden
It’s almost time for the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden’s award-winning, flower-filled festival! June 20-30, view thousands of blooming daylilies and celebrate the summer at Owensboro’s 10th 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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2019 Easter Egg Eggstravaganza
Have a hoppy time this Easter at Owensboro’s Easter Egg Eggstravaganza! Come celebrate with the Easter Bunny at Diamond Lakes Resort on Saturday, April 13 and enjoy pictures, food, crafts, games and of course, an Easter Egg Hunt! All the fun begins at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 2 p.m. Take a picture with…
2019 Home & Garden Show
Eager for warm weather and blooming, green scenery again? 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 next month! The Owensboro Convention Center will host the 2019 Home & Garden Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3. …
2019 Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Expo
The 6th annual Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Expo is Friday through Sunday, November 8-10 at the Owensboro Convention Center! Just in time for the holidays, shop 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 p.m.…
2020 Home & Garden Show
If you’re eager for warm weather and blooming, green scenery again, you’re not alone! The Home Builders Association of Owensboro is looking forward to helping homeowners shake off the winter blues and jump into their spring and summer projects next month! The Owensboro Convention Center will host the 2020 Home & Garden Show on Saturday…
2021 Bar-B-Q Block Party
As vaccinations roll out and Owensboro begins to recover from Covid-19, we’re all looking to the warmer months for the return of our favorite events. One of Owensboro’s most beloved traditions, The International Bar-B-Q Festival, will look a little different this year. 2021 introduces the Bar-B-Q Block Party, a one-day event on May 8. …
2021 Dazzling Daylily Festival
It’s almost time for the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden’s award-winning, flower-filled festival! June 19 through June 26, view thousands of blooming daylilies and celebrate the summer with Owensboro’s annual daylily festival. Saturday, June 19 kicks off the celebration with the Owensboro Art Guild Plein Air event featuring artists painting live throughout the garden beginning…
2024: Kentucky 2A Championships’ most successful year yet!
The 2024 Kentucky 2A Championships marked a monumental year. With record attendance and a remarkable increase in participating schools, we celebrated not only the spirit of competition but also the profound positive impact on student athletes and their families. This year’s championships provided a significant economic boost to every community involved, showcasing the power of…
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2025 Eastern S3DA Indoor National Championship
S3DA will host their 10th annual Eastern S3DA Indoor National Championship in Owensboro, Kentucky from February 27 to March 2, 2025, at the Owensboro Convention Center. Students will have the opportunity to compete against S3DA members from across the United States for the title of “National Indoor Champion” in their division. The competition will be…