Owensboro Kentucky: Welcomes Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police This event gives an opportunity to showcase all of the new Owensboro developments to Chiefs of Police and their command staffs from across the State of Kentucky. Many thanks to Owensboro Police Chief Art Ealum and Lt. David Powell along with the award-winning team at the Owensboro Convention Center.This event will produce upwards of $300,000 in economic impact to Daviess County…
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To The 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 activity stations, a bouncy…
OMG!Con Celebrates Fifth Year In Owensboro
OMG!con, the Owensboro anime convention which has grown to encompass gaming, cosplay, and other pop culture, celebrated the biggest and best convention to date at the beginning of June. With over 3,000 in attendance, the event took over the downtown area. Not only does OMG!con have a significant economic impact on downtown shopping and dining, but the event draws national and international attendees for the unique gaming opportunities offered. …
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: June 28-30
ROMP Get ready to ROMP! The 16th annual ROMP Fest will return to Owensboro’s Yellow Creek Park from June 26-29 and features iconic artists and Hall of Fame members Ricky Skaggs and Del McCoury. Additional acts include bluegrass and folk-rock favorites Trampled by Turtles, Americana music icon, Steve Earle & The Dukes, and returning fan-favorites including Sam Bush, Billy Strings, and The Travelin’ McCourys. When you’re not enjoying performances on…
Mark Calitri reports: Visit Owensboro gives major Nashville developer the stage: Developer says banjo-shaped amusement ride ‘natural fit’ for Owensboro
Mark Calitri and Visit Owensboro give major Nashville developer the stage: Developer says banjo-shaped amusement ride ‘natural fit’ for OwensboroAt a press conference Wednesday, Barry Lee, a Nashville-based developer with ties to Owensboro, explained the $1 million banjo-shaped Ferris wheel he would like to build in Owensboro.“This wheel will be the next big attraction after the Bluegrass Hall of Fame,” he said. “Attractions are the next step for tourism here.”https://www.14news.com/2019/07/17/watch-live-announcement-developer-planning-banjo-shaped-ferris-wheel-owensboro/…
Calitri says bigger conventions means higher revenue from hotel tax.
Calitri says bigger conventions means higher revenue from hotel tax. The CVB has been pushing for more local tourism, with a focus on bettering Owensboro’s branding, economic development and entertainment venues. Part of bringing more out-of-towners to conventions held at the Owensboro Convention Center is by building more hotels that can hold a higher number of guests.“We’ve been limited in Owensboro on the size of the conventions we can…
What You Need To Know About ROMP
The 2019 ROMP Fest is almost here, and we’re itching with excitement! The four-day music festival will take over Yellow Creek park on June 26-29, featuring iconic artists and Hall of Fame members Ricky Skaggs and Del McCoury among many others. Click here for the full lineup. What many don’t realize is that the fun continues beyond the park! There are lots of things to check out around Owensboro to…
CVB going after more tournaments
Owensboro has spent years developing their sports tourism and now it’s really paying off. Sports tourism has become one of the most profitable areas of development for Owensboro, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau wants to continue that growth far beyond softball and baseball. Jared Bratcher, sports marketing director for the CVB, is looking at basketball and volleyball tournaments, fishing tournaments, flag football, and even bowling tournaments as possible developments…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: June 21-23
2019 Dazzling Daylily Festival The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden’s annual festival filled with flowers and fun begins this weekend on Thursday, June 20! Enjoy thousands of blooming daylilies and fun activities in the garden through June 30. Saturday, June 22, don’t forget to celebrate the main event featuring Artists in the Garden, children’s activities, food trucks and live music, tethered balloon rides, and balloon glow at nighttime. Regular admission is…
Visit Owensboro-CVB projecting 3.66% increase from room tax
Last week, the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau approved an $815,480 budget that anticipates a 3.66% increase in revenue from its tax on hotel rooms.The 2019-2020 fiscal year looks very good, Kyle Aud, board chairman, said after the meeting.Mark Calitri, CVB president, said the Kentucky Association of Police Chiefs will be here in July, the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association will return in January and the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association will…