Hadestown A story of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, intertwined with King Hades and Queen Persephone, right here in Owensboro! On October 17, Hadestown will be at the RiverPark Center starting at 7:00 PM! As part of the RiverParks Broadway series, you can watch a show that is a winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album. Grab…
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Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
What would Dolly do? She would tell you to go to Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol! On November 15, Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol will be at the RiverPark Center starting at 7:00 PM! A heartwarming musical featuring songs by eleven-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton. Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this production imagines Ebenezer Scrooge from “A Christmas Carol” as the owner…
Mark Calitri releases The Winning Leadership Playbook: The Pete Rose Way
Owensboro’s own Mark Calitri, President & CEO of Visit Owensboro, has released a new leadership book titled The Winning Leadership Playbook: The Pete Rose Way (ISBN: 9783984997036). The book blends real-world leadership lessons with the grit, hustle, and high-performance mindset inspired by Pete Rose and the Big Red Machine era. Early readers have described the book as a plainspoken, practical guide for leaders who want to build consistency, raise standards,…
Creep it real, finding the best pumpkin patch!
Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner! Whether you are looking for a pumpkin for decoration or a nice, round pumpkin for jack-o-lantern carving, or even just going to the pumpkin patch for the fall experience, Owensboro has your back! Check out a couple of pumpkin patches in and around Owensboro! Reid’s Orchard (4818 KY-144, Owensboro, KY 42303) Reid’s is a multi-generation family farm in Owensboro…
Top 3 Things to do in Owensboro This Weekend: October 10 – 12
ROMPtober Looking for an Oktoberfest in Owensboro? Look no further, ROMPtober is here! On October 10 – 11, you can join in your own bluegrass-rooted Oktoberfest! Head on over to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum for a fall celebration combining live bluegrass music, craft beer (and bourbon), workshops, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and more. Spend a perfect weekend celebrating fall weather, bluegrass, and beer! Grab…
Pumpkin & Pickle Festival
It’s that time of year when the weather gets cooler and the Pumpkin and Pickle festival is in town! Mark your calendar! The Cottage Farm Stand will host the Pumpkin and Pickle Festival on October 25–26, open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Get into the spirit of the season at the perfect pre-Halloween festival! The Pumpkin and Pickle Festival will feature over 150 arts and crafts vendors offering everything…
Mark Calitri Interviews Pete Rose: Winning Leadership Lessons
I had the chance to sit down with Pete Rose and dig into what really fueled his relentless drive. When you hear him talk about hustle, effort, and refusing excuses, you understand why he became the Hit King. This interview shaped a lot of the ideas in The Winning Leadership Playbook™, the book Dr. Larry Bobbert and I wrote to help leaders build consistent, high-performance habits. Pete talked about…
Top 3 Things to do in Owensboro This Weekend: October 3-5
Illuminate Get ready for three unforgettable nights in downtown Owensboro! From October 3–5 Illuminate will transform the city with 14 unique art installations and 5 incredible performing arts acts. Expect everything from hands-on interactive displays to vibrant pieces that light up the night sky. Add in live music, creative energy, and the best part, it’s completely free to enjoy! Wondering where to find it all? Explore the brand-new interactive map…
Fall Fun at the Cottage Corn Maze!
Fall is here, and so are the activities that come along with it! From October 11 to November 1, you can explore The Cottage’s Corn Maze for just $5! The Corn Maze will be open from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. Explore over 3 acres of twists and turns within the corn…
The History of Mutton in Owensboro!
Sheep were among the first animals domesticated by humans nearly 10,000 years ago, and their meat — mutton — has been enjoyed worldwide for centuries. What makes mutton unique in Owensboro, however, is the deep-rooted tradition and history that surround it. If you didn’t know, back in the 1800s, Daviess County was a large sheep farming community as it was settled by Welsh immigrants. Farmers in the area raised sheep…