There’s no place like Owensboro, and on October 16, the magic of Oz is coming to town! Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, adventure, and pure theatrical magic when The Wiz takes the stage at RiverPark Center on Friday, October 16, at 7:00 PM This iconic musical puts a soulful spin on the beloved story of The Wizard of Oz, taking audiences on Dorothy’s journey from Kansas to…
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The Local 3 in Owensboro: September 14 – September 20
Sounds of Bluegrass – Corinna Rose Logston Looking for some lunchtime entertainment? Get ready for an afternoon of traditional bluegrass as Sounds of Bluegrass featuring Corinna Rose Logston, comes to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum on September 16 from noon to 1:00 PM. A Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter, Logston is a co-founder of the award-winning neo-traditional bluegrass band High Fidelity. She has also performed alongside some…
Owensboro Scoop: Armored MMA
Get ready, Owensboro fight night is coming! On October 10, the Owensboro Sports Center will be buzzing with adrenaline as Armored MMA brings an action-packed night of mixed martial arts to town! Armored MMA combines modern mixed martial arts with medieval combat. Fighters step into the cage wearing full steel armor and use blunted weapons like swords and axes, along with striking, grappling, throws, and takedowns. It’s a full-contact combat…
The Local 3 in Owensboro: September 7 – September 13
Sounds of Bluegrass – Danny Roberts Ready to mandolin your way into the afternoon? Head to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum on September 9 from noon to 1:00 PM. for Sounds of Bluegrass featuring Danny Roberts. A Kentucky native and longtime bluegrass musician, Roberts has spent more than four decades making his mark on the genre as a mandolin player, vocalist, songwriter, and member of The Grascals.…
Kentucky Native Hannah Durbin Returns with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds for the Owensboro Air Show When the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds take to the skies over the Owensboro Air Show, one member of the team will have an especially meaningful reason to be here: she’s coming home to Kentucky. Capt. Hannah R. Durbin, Thunderbird 12 and the team’s public affairs officer, grew up in Richmond, Kentucky, attending Model Laboratory…
The Local 3 in Owensboro: August 31 – September 6
Sounds of Bluegrass – Laura Orshaw Looking for a midday dose of bluegrass? Head to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum on September 2, from noon to 1:00 PM for Sounds of Bluegrass featuring Laura Orshaw. The accomplished fiddler and vocalist has toured across North America and Europe, while earning recognition from the International Bluegrass Association and the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA).…
The Local 3 in Owensboro: August 24 – August 30
Boundless Card Expo Ready to deal yourself an unforgettable weekend? Head to the Owensboro Convention Center August 28-30 for the inaugural Boundless Cards Expo, a three-day celebration of collecting, trading, and pop culture. The weekend begins with Trade Night on Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, followed by the full expo on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Browse tables…
Owensboro Scoop: Blue Bridge Squatch Fest
Join the adventure at the Blue Bridge Squatch Fest on Saturday, September 26, beginning at 9:00 AM at the Kentucky Sound Stage in Owensboro. Whether you’re a Bigfoot believer, paranormal enthusiast, or just looking for a unique family-friendly adventure, this inaugural festival is packed with fun from start to finish. Browse unique vendors, hear fascinating stories from Bigfoot and paranormal experts, enjoy live music, grab a bite from local food…
The Olusola Story Comes Home: Candace Brings Live Free! to Owensboro
Owensboro has produced some pretty incredible people. Candace Olusola is one of them. The Owensboro native, speaker, certified life coach, pharmacist and host of the First Paso Podcast is coming home September 5-6 to bring Live Free! 2026 to Kentucky Wesleyan College. And if the Olusola name sounds familiar, it should. Candace is the sister of Kevin Olusola, the three-time Grammy Award-winning member of Pentatonix and one of Owensboro’s best-known…
The Local 3 in Owensboro: August 17 – August 23
Bluegrass Legends Experience IV Looking for a wheel-y good time? Rev up your weekend at Bluegrass Legends Experience IV, returning to Moreland Park and the Owensboro Sportscenter from August 21-23. This three-day celebration of automotive culture features a multi-style vehicle car show, live music, local vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, and a swap meet filled with unique parts and collectibles. Participants can enter their vehicles for a chance to…