Calling all collectors, traders, gamers, and pop culture fans, the wait is over! The first-ever Boundless Cards Expo is taking over the Owensboro Convention Center this weekend, bringing together an incredible community of hobby enthusiasts from across the region. Whether you’re searching for your next rare find, looking to trade with fellow collectors, or simply wanting to experience the excitement, this is the place to be. The weekend kicks off…
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The Local 3 in Owensboro: July 27 – August 2
Friday After 5 Ready to start your weekend on a high note? Join Friday After 5 on the downtown Owensboro riverfront for an evening of FREE live music, local food, and family-friendly fun. The Street Fair kicks off at 5:00 PM, featuring a variety of food trucks serving everything from BBQ favorites to Mexican cuisine, ice cream, lemonade, and more, along with vendors offering handmade goods, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind…
Owensboro Scoop: Happy Together Tour
Music lovers, get ready for an unforgettable evening of nostalgia! The Happy Together Tour takes the stage tonight, Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the RiverPark Center in downtown Owensboro. This year’s tour marks its 17th year of bringing together legendary artists from the 1960s and ’70s for one incredible night of classic hits. Audiences can look forward to performances by The Association, The Troggs, Jason Scheff (former…
National Events Keep Choosing Owensboro!
The best compliment a community can receive is when people want to come back. That’s exactly what’s happening in Owensboro. The American Cornhole Organization recently announced it wants to bring even more events to Owensboro after another successful World Championships at the Owensboro Convention Center. It also plans to return this January with another major tournament. Every event brings new visitors to our community. They stay in our hotels, eat…
The Local 3 in Owensboro: July 20 – July 26
Little Mania Wrestling Ready to get ringside for an unforgettable showdown? Join the Owensboro Sportscenter on July 22 for Little Mania Wrestling: Mini Champions, Massive Thrills, an action-packed evening of high-energy professional wrestling entertainment. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the show beginning at 7:30 PM. Fans can watch world-class mini wrestlers showcase incredible athleticism, larger-than-life personalities, and nonstop excitement in a one-of-a-kind event. Guests who purchase VIP ringside tickets…
Owensboro Scoop: 3rd Annual Bourbon & Bags for Broadway
Looking for the perfect way to spend your evening? Head to RiverPark Center on Thursday, August 20, at 5:00 p.m.for the 3rd Annual Bourbon & Bags for Broadway a night filled with fine bourbon, designer handbags, live entertainment, and exciting auctions, all in support of a great cause. Sip your way through premium bourbon tastings, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, bid on incredible auction items, and try your luck at winning…
Visit Owensboro Is Helping Develop Tomorrow’s Tourism Leaders
The best way to learn is by doing. That’s why Visit Owensboro is proud to partner with GRADD to give students real-world experience in destination marketing, tourism and sports marketing. Our interns don’t watch from the sidelines. They become part of the team from day one, helping support events, marketing initiatives and visitor experiences while gaining skills they can’t learn in a classroom. This year’s intern team included Nicole Faris,…
The Local 3 in Owensboro: July 13 – July 19
Second Weekend of Bluegrass Clash Ready for round two? Get set for another action-packed weekend as the Bluegrass Clash Sports Summit continues on July 16 – 18. Athletes can compete in the ACO Cornhole World Championships at the Owensboro Convention Center, the Forge Challenge at the Owensboro Sportscenter, the USSSA Adult Slowpitch Softball Tournament at Jack C. Fisher Park, and the Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament at Kendall Perkins Park. The…
Lights. Camera. Jobs! Kentucky Film Office Opens Doors for Owensboro
Kentucky Film Office Opens Doors for Owensboro Owensboro and Daviess County continue to build momentum, and now the film industry is noticing. When Meg Fister, Director of the Kentucky Film Office, spoke to business leaders at the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Rooster Booster breakfast, her message was clear: Kentucky is serious about attracting more film, television and commercial productions, and communities that prepare today will see the benefits tomorrow.…
Owensboro Scoop: Kentucky Fried Squids – Platoon LAN Tournament
Get ready for a day of fast-paced competition and nonstop gaming at the Kentucky Fried Squids – Platoon LAN Tournament! Join fellow gamers on Saturday, August 8, at the Owensboro Convention Center for an exciting day of team-based competition, strategy, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned competitive player or enjoy the thrill of multiplayer gaming, this event offers a welcoming environment for gamers of all skill levels. Participants will compete…