Tourism Isn’t Just for Tourists—It’s for You, Too. If you saw a recent Visit Owensboro post about Holiday World, you may have also caught the flood of comments asking, “Why are we promoting that?” Let me clear the air. The mission of Visit Owensboro is simple: attract out-of-town visitors and, just as important, keep our local community informed about what’s happening—so you can invite your friends and family to come…
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College Life in Owensboro
If you didn’t know, Owensboro is a pretty big college town. With three colleges located right in the center of the city and one on the outskirts! All of our local colleges offer a wide range of opportunities and give students from out of town a chance to experience everything Owensboro has to offer! Here is a little information to get you started on finding the best college fit for…
Top 3 Things to do in Owensboro This Weekend: July 18-20
Daviess County Fair The Daviess County Lions Club has been putting on the Lions Club Fair for over 50 years! This year is going to be the best one yet! You can expect a full schedule of things to do from July 15 – 19! There will be an FFA Feeder Calf Show, a Monster Truck Show, a Carnival, a Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Inflatables, Vendors, Food booths, Music, and…
The Lanham Brothers are here!
Looking for the perfect family-friendly music event? The Lanham Brothers bring the perfect blend of music and comedy to the stage! Barry and Randy Lanham began their journey in 2003 as part of a local fundraising event, and quickly discovered they had something special. What makes their performances stand out is the high-energy mix of bluegrass, country, and gospel music, along with clogging, square dancing, hilarious skits, and plenty…
Hotel room occupancy setting records this year!
Owensboro is on pace to see a record number of visitors in 2025. Mark Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said every month from January through June saw new records set in hotel room occupancy. The average for the first six months of the year was 63.08%, he said. That’s up 8.9% from the 57.7% rate in the first six months of 2024. Calitri said,…
Meet Me at the Market: Owensboro Regional Farmers Market
The Owensboro Regional Farmers Market is the place to be on Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays! The Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market is a nonprofit organization. Their mission is to help operate a community-supported farmers’ market. Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market offers local access to farm-fresh and Kentucky Proud value-added products. They strive to promote healthier lifestyles and provide education on food and sustainable agriculture. There is so much more to the…
Top 3 Things to do in Owensboro This Weekend: July 11-13
Owensboro Flea Market The Owensboro Flea Market is back in town! The second of four flea markets this year is back and bigger than ever! Join the Owensboro Convention Center on the weekend of July 11–13 for three full days of shopping with over 250 booths to explore. Admission is just $2, and parking is free at the Owensboro Convention Center. If that fills up, don’t worry, the Locust Street…
Ketch at Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum: One of the few stops!
Ketch Secor is best known as the frontman for the Grammy-winning band Old Crow Medicine Show. Did you know he is coming to Owensboro, Kentucky? On Thursday, July 31, starting at 7:00 PM, Ketch Secor will be playing at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. We are one of the few stops that Ketch is making on his “Story The Crow Told Me Tour”! Turns out that…
Why the Grind Session Basketball Showcase is putting Owensboro on the national map
Owensboro is earning a new kind of spotlight, and the Grind Session is a big reason why. Teams are traveling here from across the country to compete, filling our hotels, packing our restaurants, and creating real visitor spending in the community. This is sports tourism at work—measurable, local, and powerful. Coaches and event planners keep telling us the same thing: they love our safe, walkable downtown, the convenience of our…
Breaking News: Owensboro Sets 6-Month Hotel Occupancy & Revenue Record
The numbers are in, and Owensboro just made history. From January through June, Owensboro has officially set a record pace for hotel occupancy and revenue, making it the strongest first six months the city has ever seen. This isn’t just a win—it’s momentum in motion. In June alone, Owensboro was in the spotlight, hosting: An official stop on The Great Race, a national event drawing visitors and vintage car…