Have you ever wanted to know your future or to uncover your own psychic powers? We’ve got the perfect event for you! Mama Ruby’s Holistic Mystic Expo is a celebrity-filled wellness and holistic festival at the Owensboro Convention Center on Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15. Visit over 180 artists, practitioners, readers and vendors and explore the variety of workshops, seminars, galleries and celebrity presentations. Special activities vary…
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Staycation in Owensboro
Staying in Owensboro over spring break? Don’t worry– we’ve got you covered. If you’re like me, you’ve refused to make the trek south this spring break and opted to stay home to de-stress and save your money. There’s nothing relaxing about long drives, overpriced food, crowded beaches and cranky kids. Luckily, the perfect staycation is waiting for you right here in Owensboro. Here are a few of the best events…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 30- April 1
Owensboro’s Got Talent It’s the final countdown! One of Theatre Workshop of Owensboro’s most popular events, Owensboro’s Got Talent presents the grand finale on March 31. The show begins at 7 p.m. at the Empress Theatre. Shows leading up to the big night have narrowed down Owensboro’s premiere talent for a spectacular final show. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. For more information regarding registration or…
Bluegrass Center to open in October
The new International Bluegrass Music Center will open with a three-day celebration on Oct. 18-20, Chris Joslin, the center’s executive director, told the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau. The opening is expected to bring several hundred people to town that weekend. “We’ll have three days of live music,” Joslin said Wednesday. “One day will be sort of a mini-ROMP with bands performing on the outdoor stage.” More details, including…
Hampton South wins national honor
“This award was earned by giving our guests in Owensboro only the highest level of service each and every day,” Mark Calitri, CEO and President of Visit Owensboro, commented on the achievement. “As someone who’s been in the hotel business a long time, this award is extremely difficult to earn. Congratulations to the entire Hampton Inn South team!” Messenger-Inquirer article written by Keith Lawrence, klawrence@messenger-inquirer.com The Hampton Inn Owensboro South,…
Derby Time At O.Z. Tyler Distillery
Come enjoy fine Kentucky bourbon and celebrate the Kentucky Derby at O.Z. Tyler Distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky. Horses and bourbon go hand and hand at this unique event. Save yourself from the stress of Churchill Downs and enjoy the party with your best friends at this affordable experience located on the front lawn of the Kentucky Bourbon Trails’ newest member. The event includes live music, incredible food, lawn games, cash…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 24-26
Pigtails & Cowlicks + Girls Day Out The Owensboro Convention Center is hosting the Girls Day Out and Pigtails and Cowlicks to offer double the spectacular vendors and awesome savings to the Owensboro community. This sale provides families over 35,000 options of new or gently used clothing, toys, furniture, books, baby gear, shoes and other items ALL for kids. Pigtails and Cowlicks Children’s Consignment Sale begins March 23 at 8…
Weekend will be crowded with events/ Lot of out-of-towners expected
If you can’t find something to do in Owensboro this weekend, you’re not trying. At least 11 major events are on tap — most of them downtown. Probably the biggest will be the St. Patrick’s Day block party that O.Z. Tyler Distillery, Bar Louie, The Miller House and Republic Bank will host in the 200 block of Frederica Street from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 17. Frederica…
Willie Nelson & Family Concert
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Willie Nelson in concert, right here in Owensboro! The country music legend will be making a tour stop on Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. to perform at the Owensboro Convention Center. With a career spanning over six decades and over 200 albums, this iconic performer has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed credentials as an author, actor, and activist.…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 16-18
KY Fried Pickin’ End of Winter Bluegrass Jam Festival Looking for a chance to jam out on your guitar or meet other bluegrass fanatics? Come and enjoy the best of bluegrass at the gorgeous Holiday Inn Riverfront! This is the first official indoor hotel bluegrass jam festival in Owensboro, KY in which musicians from across the states gather to celebrate bluegrass, jam out, and visit with each other. The event takes…