Owensboro, Kentucky—The West Kentucky Boat & Outdoor Show is coming to the Owensboro Convention Center on February 1-3 as the latest expansion to the show in Western Kentucky. Show hours are Friday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is family-friendly and admission is free. Attendees can expect exhibitors featuring boat dealers, campers, ATVs, utility vehicles, tackle,…
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Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: Jan 25-27
Your Perfect Day Wedding Show 2019 Need help planning your wedding? Come to the Your Perfect Day Wedding Show on Sunday, January 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center! Explore the vendors, sample food from caterers to help you plan your menu, plus meet with wedding planners, florists, DJ’s, photographers, and more! All brides register to win great door prizes from some of the vendors ranging…
Inaugural 2-A State set for Sportscenter
The inaugural Class 2-A State Basketball Tournament will be held Friday through Sunday at the Owensboro Sportscenter. Eight teams will compete in both the boys’ tournament and the girls’ tournament. Boys’ play begins at 9:30 a.m. on Friday when Glasgow (11-6) meets Morgan County (14-6). Other quarterfinal games Friday are undefeated John Hardin (18-0) against Scott (10-6) at 12:30 p.m., Knox Central (15-2) versus Webster County (12-7) at 6:30…
Greater Ohio Valley Pickleball Invitational
If you’re as curious as me about the new sport taking over the courts, the Greater Ohio Valley Pickleball Invitational is the perfect place to check out the hype! This pickleball tournament is a three-day event from Friday to Sunday, February 8-10 at the Owensboro Convention Center. Pickleball is a game played indoor or outdoor, similar to table tennis, on a badminton court with paddles and a whiffle ball. The…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: Jan. 18-20
Winter Wizards Ball You don’t have to wait for the next movie marathon on TV to escape to the wizarding world of Harry Potter! On Saturday, January 19, head to the RiverPark Center for a one-of-a-kind Harry Potter themed dinner and drinks event! Starting at 6 p.m. grab your free specialty cocktail and prepare for a “Magical Experience of Harry Potter through Your Taste Buds”! The evening also features fun…
Upcoming Shows at The RiverPark Center
The Wizard of Oz One of the greatest family musicals of all time, The Wizard of Oz, twists its way into Owensboro on Thursday, February 7 at the RiverPark Center! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow, completed by state-of-the-art special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. There truly is…
Mark Calitri Speaks Tourism
Last year was an exciting year in Owensboro and Daviess County, Kentucky. Here is a cool video of the highlights coming in 2019. A combination of sports and conventions will create a tremendous economic impact for our community, “said Mark A. Calitri, President/CEO of Visit Owensboro. Some of Owensboro’s key sports groups are: The 2A Championships will bring to Owensboro top ranked teams from both girls and boys basketball. The…
Owensboro Thoroughbreds
Where can you go to see professional basketball right in your backyard? We’re talking high-flying dunks and up tempo basketball. The Owensboro Sportscenter is home of the Owensboro Thoroughbreds formally known as the Kentucky Thoroughbreds, and their second season begins in January 2019. Show your support at this season’s first game on Friday and Saturday, January 11 and 12 as the Thoroughbreds take on the Tampa Bay Titans at 7 p.m. …
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: Jan. 11-13
2019 River City Powersports Show The largest indoor motorcycle and powersports show in Kentucky returns for the third year! Saturday and Sunday, January 12 and 13, visit the Owensboro Convention Center for the ultimate powersports convention featuring motorcycles, campers, ATVs, UTVs and more. Over 60 vendors will be in attendance selling used parts, leather, tires, helmets, light bulbs, motorcycle insurance and everything else you could possibly want to deck out your…
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Kentucky Tourism Industry Association President Hank Phillips talks Owensboro Kentucky
This fall Owensboro Kentucky was honored to host the Kentucky Tourism Industry Association Conference. KTIA president Hank Phillips described his experience in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e58bDvDV28 Mr. Phillips says Owensboro impresses visitors and they were stunned, in a positive way by what they saw. Visit Owensboro earned three statewide awards for excellence. Mr. Phillips said, “Out of state judges saw quality, importance of subject matter”. He lavished praise on Visit Owensboro…