Bluegrass Jam Join the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum for the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship! On March 15-16, there will be a fiddle championship, during this event, there will be multiple categories and even cash prizes! There are no fees to enter the championship, instruments included are the fiddle, flatpick guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, dancing, banjo, old time singing, and old time banjo. You can pre-register online or…
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Mark Calitri leadership minute: You can’t read the label from inside the jar.
The challenge we all face…you’re too close to a problem to see the solution. Sometimes you’re so emotionally invested in a project—maybe it’s something you’ve poured weeks or months into—that you become locked into one path. You want it to succeed so badly, you can’t see alternative solutions or admit something isn’t working. Maybe a marketing campaign isn’t getting traction, a new hire isn’t the right fit, or a partnership…
March Madness and Sports Bars
March Madness is just around the corner, looking for local sports bars? Here are just a few located in town for you to watch your favorite basketball team: Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Located at 4736 Fredercia Street, you can treat yourself to a beer on tap with some spicy wings! With plenty of TVs to watch your favorite team win in your bracket! Not a beer person?…
Rainy Day Activities
Spring is just around the corner, bringing rainy weather with it! If you’re looking for fun ways to spend a rainy day, here are some great options: Escape Today Want to pack multiple activities into a few hours? Head over to 820 W 2nd Street for three exciting experiences! At Escape Today Owensboro, you can try axe throwing, retro arcade games, and themed escape rooms. For $25, you can book…
Top 3 Things to do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 7-9
Burger Week Burger Week kicks off this weekend! What can you expect? Each day, over 40 restaurants across Owensboro will serve up limited-edition burgers for just $8 each. This is your chance to explore new flavors and discover great local spots. A panel of self-proclaimed burger experts will conduct a blind taste test to crown the Owensboro Burger Week Champion. Plus, starting March 7, you can vote for the…
Promising city occupancy rates to start the year
Our Owensboro hotels took in a record $32.6 million last year despite the dip in occupancy. Owensboro occupancy went from 59.2% in 2023 to 58.2%. Rising room rates made all of the difference in these numbers. Mark Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said Tuesday that this year is starting off even better. January is typically the slowest month of the year for all local…
Best Deal in Bourbon
If you love bourbon, mark your calendar because this is one event you can’t miss! On February 28 at 10:00 AM, Visit Owensboro, in partnership with Baird Private Wealth Management, is releasing tickets for the bourbon-tasting portion of BBQ & Barrels—and trust us, this is one of the best bourbon deals in the world! There are many different ticket options: With very limited tickets available, you can participate in Smoke…
Great Ways to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day!
Owensboro has plenty of restaurants, bars, and activities for you to choose from when you decide how to celebrate St. Patty’s Day. Brew Bridge Need help finding an excuse to party on Monday? Look no further Brew Bridge has you covered with St. Paddy’s Monday. They are opening at 5 PM for all the festivities in the taproom! Enjoy $4 pours of their Giant’s Causeway Irish Stout and $5 Irish…
Top 3 Things to do in Owensboro This Weekend: February 28 – March 2
S3DA Archery Have you heard of S3DA Archery? This year will be the 10th annual Eastern S3DA Indoor National Championship at the Owensboro Convention Center! Students will be able to compete against S3DA members from across the United States for the title of “National Indoor Champion” in their division. The competition will be “NFAA Five Spot Style”, including 2 rounds of 30 arrows, (6 shooting ends of 5 arrows each)…
Grand Opening of the Owensboro Flea Market
The Owensboro Flea Market will hold its grand opening at the Convention Center on March 28, 29, and 30, 2025! Stewart Promotions, the leading promoter of quality Flea Markets in the region for over 50 years, is thrilled to bring the Owensboro Flea Market to the Owensboro Convention Center for (4) shows in 2025. This market will be unique to the Tri-State area as it will not only feature…