One of the best summer activities is going fishing! Owensboro offers a variety of excellent fishing spots suitable for all skill levels. Let us guide you to the best fishing spots in town where your next big catch awaits! Yellow Creek At 5710 KY-144, there is a three-acre lake at Yellow Creek. In the spring and fall, this lake is stocked with rainbow trout. Yellow Creek is stocked regularly with…
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Top 3 Things to do in Owensboro This Weekend: May 30 – June 1
Larry Stephenson Band Start your weekend early with some live music! Larry Stephenson Band will perform in Owensboro on May 29 at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum! Starting at 7:00 PM and ending around 9:00 PM, you can grab yourself a drink and listen to an award-winning band that has been entertaining audiences for over 36 years! Grab your tickets now! Friday After 5 Let’s kick off…
PorchFest is taking over Griffith Avenue
PorchFest is coming up on its seventh year, let’s help celebrate on June 14! But what is PorchFest? Porchfest is a lively celebration that draws over 10,000 community members together for a day filled with music and fun. Set in the charming Griffith Avenue neighborhood, the event showcases local talent with musicians performing right from front porches. Each porch becomes a stage, featuring a diverse lineup of acts, from…
Pet-Friendly Spots in Town
Want to give your dog a day out of the house? Here’s a guide to some pet-friendly places in Owensboro: Parks & Outdoor Spaces Legion Park The park offers a variety of amenities catering to visitors of all ages. Families can enjoy the modern playgrounds, open-air and screened picnic shelters, and long walking paths around the park! Castlen Dog Park Located within Legion Park, Castlen Dog Park provides a safe, enclosed space…
Strawberry Festival at The Cottage
The Cottage Farm Stand is offering a weekend of fun with their annual Strawberry Festival on June 7-8! The festival will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Strawberry Festival is a perfect family fun event for the summer! There will be activities for children, including inflatables, face painting, a bubble area, and a treasure dig! There will also be lots of interactive activities…
Top 3 Things to do in Owensboro This Weekend: May 23-25
Gene Watson The Singer’s Singer is coming to Owensboro! American country music singer Gene Watson is in town on May 23! Starting at 7:00 PM at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Gene Watson will be playing his famous music live! A proud member of the Grand Ole Opry, 75 charted titles, and 23 top-10 hits! Watson is the one you need to see! Get your tickets NOW! …
Best Spots for Live Music in Owensboro
Owensboro is known for its Bluegrass roots, but where can you catch the best live performances? We have so many places to experience live music, and here are a few: Brasher’s Little Nashville Brasher’s Lil’ Nashville is where live music lives! Open 6 days a week, 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM Tuesday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM Saturday, and 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM Sunday. From karaoke to…
Top 3 Things to do in Owensboro This Weekend: May 16-18
Southeast Regional Folk Alliance What is SERFA? SERFA is a Folk-Fueled Celebration at the Owensboro Convention Center and Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum. 16 of the best Bluegrass artists will be right here in Owensboro! The Southeast Regional Folk Alliance (SERFA) will be in town May 15–18, 2025. This group will be bringing a wave of soul-stirring music, storytelling, and community right to the heart of Kentucky’s music heritage. …
3 Wheel Classic and Rivercity Bike
Get ready for loud engines and fast cars as motorsports take over the city June 6–8! Expect a power-packed lineup starting with the third annual River City Bike Expo at the Owensboro Convention Center. The action continues with the inaugural Bluegrass Three-Wheel Classic, bringing in hundreds of Polaris Slingshots and motorcycles. The Third Annual River City Bike Expo, June 6–8, promises a full weekend of bikes, music, food, and fun…
Owensboro Hotel Management Company earns National Award
LinGate Hospitality Wins Prestigious IHG Owner-Operator of the Year Award LinGate Hospitality has been honored with the esteemed IHG Owner-Operator of the Year Award. The IHG Owner-Operator of the Year Award is given to owner and management organizations that demonstrate the highest levels of performance and achievement in key areas of hospitality delivery, including guest scores, IHG One Rewards member loyalty and recognition, and energy sustainability. Several hotels in the…