The Bluegrass 3 Wheel Klassic II is set to return to the Owensboro Sportscenter June 18–20, 2026, bringing three days of high-energy entertainment, custom rides, and friendly competition to Owensboro. Following the success of the inaugural Bluegrass 3 Wheel Klassic in 2025, this year’s event is expected to welcome hundreds of Polaris Slingshots and other three-wheeled motorcycles from across the region. Attendees can look forward to exciting attractions, including an…
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The Local 3 in Owensboro This Week: May 18 – May 25
Book Fair: Spring Edition A book lover’s dream is coming up on Sunday! On May 24th at Brew Bridge, there will be the Book Fair with Displaced Pages: Spring Edition! Starting at 12:00 PM, you can look forward to a variety of bookshops, local authors, book-themed vendors, special tiki-themed drinks, brews, summer games, a book bedazzling pop-up, a book swap, and free goodie bags for the first 15 people! Let’s…
Visit Owensboro Is Building a Team That Knows How to Compete!
Owensboro is showing up more often in tourism, sports, meetings, and entertainment because Visit Owensboro has people who know how to compete. The recent Messenger-Inquirer “Inquire” Podcast with Daylin Tolgo and Lucas Daunhauer showed part of that story. Both are young professionals helping move Owensboro forward. Daylin and Lucas both came through Kentucky Wesleyan athletics. Daylin competed in bowling. Lucas played soccer. That background matters. Athletes are used to pressure.…
Owensboro Scoop: OMG!CON
Established in 2006, it has grown into a vibrant celebration of fandom, creativity, and community. The Tri-State Anime Promotional Society, a volunteer-run nonprofit organization, organizes the event. This year’s convention takes place from June 12-14 at the Owensboro Convention Center. There is so much to offer with this three-day event: Tickets are available for purchase online and at the door. Pre-registration prices range from $45 to $55, depending on the…
The Local 3 in Owensboro This Week: May 11 – May 17
Touch-A-Truck Trucks, Tractors, and Tools, oh my! On May 16, at Panther Creek Park from 11 AM – 2 PM, experience Touch a Truck. Give your kids the chance to climb inside their favorite big rigs, explore public safety vehicles, and get hands-on with the heavy equipment they see all the time! The best part is that the event is FREE for everyone! Friday After 5 opening Night Summer officially…
Owensboro Scoop: Southeast Regional Folk Alliance
Have you heard of SERFA? Southeast Regional Folk Alliance is the southeastern regional chapter of Folk Alliance International, and they’ll be in Owensboro May 28–31. Their mission is to create opportunities for members to connect locally while advancing the broader goals of the folk and roots music community. The conference brings together folk and bluegrass artists, industry professionals, and music lovers from across the Southeast and beyond for several days…
The Local 3 in Owensboro This Week: May 4 – May 10
BBQ & Barrels Get your taste buds ready! BBQ & Barrels kicks off THIS WEEKEND, May 8–9, in downtown Owensboro! From mouthwatering street BBQ and a unique artisan craft show to an exclusive bourbon experience and incredible live music all weekend long, there’s something around every corner. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss. 12th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch Looking to treat the most important women in your life…
Mark Calitri: Owensboro Is Positioning Itself at the Forefront of Music Tourism
Owensboro continues building momentum as a music destination, and the upcoming Southeast Regional Folk Alliance conference is another example of that growth. The national conference will bring artists, songwriters, music professionals, and visitors from across the country to Owensboro later this month. Events like this continue strengthening Owensboro’s reputation as a city investing heavily in live music, entertainment, and cultural tourism. “Music tourism is becoming one of the strongest growth…
Owensboro Scoop: RWGroomX
Join the Owensboro Convention Center, May 28th- 31st, for RWGroomX! RWGroomX has quickly grown into one of the premier grooming gatherings in the United States, turning the Owensboro Convention Center into the “epicenter of education, innovation, and community” for dog lovers and professionals alike. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just someone who loves seeing dogs look their absolute best, here is why RWGroomX is a must-watch event on the…
BBQ & Barrels Brings National Bourbon Spotlight to Owensboro with Fred Noe and Premier Experiences
Owensboro Moves Into the National Conversation Owensboro isn’t building toward something—it’s already arriving. The BBQ & Barrels Bourbon Experience now features Fred Noe, 7th Generation Master Distiller of Jim Beam. That kind of name doesn’t show up by accident. It means something is working—and people are paying attention. The Owensboro Times covered it here:https://www.owensborotimes.com/features/2026/04/bbq-barrels-to-feature-jim-beam-master-distiller-fred-noe-expanded-bourbon-experience/ “This puts our community on a national stage,” said Mark Calitri, President & CEO of Visit…