Exile Performing at the Daviess County Lions Club Fair The Daviess County Lions Club Fair is sponsoring a special concert with “Exile” on Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m.! Exile is an American rock band known for hits like “Kiss You All Over” and “Give Me One More Chance”. The concert will take place at the fairgrounds on Highway 54 in Philpot, Ky. Gates and beer gardens opening at 5…
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Johnson, Bacon named to CVB board
David Johnson, previously a city commissioner in 2009, and Claude Bacon, vice president for administration, sales and eCommerce for LinGate Hospitality, were appointed to the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors. They replaced Mathew McCloud and Tim Ross on the board in June. The CVB is excited for these new additions to the board as they continue to create positive economic impact in the Owensboro area. Read…
Hops on the Ohio
Prepare for an afternoon of music, brews and fun! Hops on the Ohio is everyone’s favorite annual beer festival held at the RiverPark Center on August 3 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event is a 4-hour tour of local Kentucky breweries and an exploration of the nation’s favorite brands. Enjoy a day full of music, local art, food vendors, and of course, tastings! This year’s entertainment is provided…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: July 19-21
To Moon and Beyond! To The Moon and Beyond! Is a NASA sponsored space event commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing on the Moon, July 2, 1969. The event will be held at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features tons of out-of-this-world activities for all ages! Special activities include eleven NASA – NISE hands-on space…
Calitri reports: Synthetic turf at Fisher Park ‘game-changer’
Calitri reports: Synthetic turf at Fisher Park ‘game-changer’ During the August 2019 board meeting of the Owensboro Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau Jared Bratcher highlighted the success and opportunities in sports tourism for Owensboro. Mark Calitri introduced Bratcher and asked him to outline the scope of sports marketing and how the CVB collaborates with the Owensboro and Daviess County Parks Department to schedule tournaments. https://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/local/turf-at-fisher-park-game-changer-bratcher-says/article_b1670aa8-c5c5-5c43-89ff-e8ec90b18001.html#utm_source=messenger-inquirer.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fheadlines%2F%3Frefreshed123%26-dc%3D1567508407&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
Owensboro tourism ‘trending in right direction,’ Calitri says
Spending by tourists in Daviess County climbed 3% last year to $218.52 million, the Kentucky Department of Tourism said this week.That represented a $6.31 million increase in money coming into the community.“We’re the sixth-fastest growing county in the state” in terms of tourism, Mark Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said Thursday.“We’re trending in the right direction,” he said.Calitri said sports tournaments, O.Z. Tyler Distillery and…
CEO Mark Calitri speaks travel: Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari announced this week that it is adding Cheetah Chase, a third water coaster.
Matt Eckert, Holiday World’s president, said the $7 million investment will make the Spencer County, Indiana, theme park “the undisputed Water Coaster Capital of the world.”And that’s good news for Owensboro.“We are extremely fortunate to be only 35 minutes away from Holiday World, which is one of the best amusement parks in the entire country,” Mark Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said of the announcement.…
2,900 expected Friday for OMG!con
Cosplay, anime, and video game lovers reunited once again to make this year’s OMG!con the best yet. After moving from Paducah to the Owensboro Convention Center to provide an atmosphere full of opportunity for its attendees, OMG!con has continued to grow bigger and better every year. Not only has the convention expanded in numbers, but also in exciting events and activities. This year marked nearly 3,000 attendees and the new…
Bourbon and Bluegrass Century Bike Ride
The fourth annual Bourbon & Bluegrass Century Bike Ride, presented by Bicycle Owensboro will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2019. The ride benefits Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc., a non-profit organization founded in 2003 that offers equine assisted activities and therapies to individuals of all ages who have special needs. Along with the full and metric centuries, there is also a 33-mile ride available. The routes offer a few…
Top 3 Things To Do In Owensboro This Weekend: July 12-14
Daviess County Lions Club County Fair The Annual Daviess County Lions Club Fair will take place July 10-13 at the Lions Club Fairgrounds on highway 54 in Philpot, Ky. This year’s event features all the classic fair fun including inflatables, pony rides, laser tag, bazaar show, petting zoo, first bite fishing, and food vendors every day! In addition to the daily attractions, each day presents a new exhibit, show, or…