If you’re looking for the perfect way to treat your taste buds and support local business, Owensboro Burger Week is an event you’ll want to be at! This two-week-long celebration brings the community together for one simple yet delicious mission: to enjoy some of the best burgers Owensboro has to offer! During Burger Week, local participating eateries will compete by serving up creative, mouth-watering burgers at $8 per burger! Classic…
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The Local 3 in Owensboro This Week: February 2 – February 8
Western Kentucky Outdoor Show Who says winter has to be boring? Get ready to kick off your 2026 with the Western Kentucky Outdoor Show! Coming to the Owensboro Convention Center Saturday, February 7, from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM and Sunday, February 8, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM! It’s a day full of everything outdoorsy, from camping and fishing to hunting, hiking, RV travel, and more. Best of all?…
The Local 3 in Owensboro This Week: January 26 – February 1
Vamos A La Sinfonia Looking for something special to do in the last days of January? The Owensboro Symphony is bringing a night of passionate, energetic music that you won’t want to miss! Taking the stage on January 31 at 7:00 PM, this concert celebrates the rich cultural influence of Latin American and Hispanic composers through music that stirs the soul! The evening features Grammy-winning classical guitarist Sharon Isbin, known…
Owensboro Scoop: Plugged In: A Small Business Tech Series
If you are a small business owner or manager looking for ways to level up your technology game, Plugged In: A Small Business Tech Series is the community-powered event you won’t want to miss! This new professional development is a lunch and learn program striving to teach smarter technology decisions that drive growth and efficiency. This is designed to help you find your way around tech without using the jargon! …
Built in Harlan, Kentucky: Hustle, Effort, and Pride Change the Outcome
Editor’s note: This commentary was written by Mark Calitri, President of Visit Owensboro, and originally published on his personal leadership blog. Sports don’t just entertain us. They show us how communities are built, how effort still matters, and how pride shows up when it counts most. During the Kentucky All-A Championships, one game looked over before it ever started. One team came in as the clear favorite, carrying…
Keith Lawrence: A Front-Row View of Owensboro’s Transformation
Don’t Take Our Word for It. Take a Respected Observer’s. Every once in a while, a story comes along that captures the arc of a community better than any marketing piece ever could. That happened recently when longtime journalist and columnist Keith Lawrence, a trusted and official news source for generations of readers, shared a reflection that quietly said a lot about Owensboro. It started with a phone call. A…
Owensboro Scoop: S3DA Archery
S3DA Archery is returning to Owensboro for another year! On February 26, the 11th Annual S3DA Eastern Indoor National Championship kicks off and runs through March 1. S3DA proudly supports youth by providing free access to equipment, helping young athletes grow and thrive in the sport they love. Students from across the nation will come together to compete for the prestigious title of National Indoor Champion in their respective divisions.…
The Local 3 in Owensboro This Week: January 19 – January 25
Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show Looking to feed your alter ego with some “mama”? Vicki Lawrence & Mama are in town January 20 at the RiverPark Center! Starting at 6:30 PM, you can watch the Emmy-award-winning comedian Vicki perform stand-up, sharing her unique take on life! Let’s not forget Thelma Harper (“Mama”) taking the stage with her, giving her unfiltered and all-too-honest observations and opinions. Are you ready…
Why Teamwork Between Tourism, Economic Development, and the Chamber Is Driving Owensboro Forward
Successful communities do not happen by accident. They are built through effort, alignment, and people willing to work together. In Owensboro, tourism, economic development, and the Chamber of Commerce are pulling in the same direction. That teamwork matters. It creates momentum, attracts new investment, supports local businesses, and strengthens community pride. Tourism continues to fuel record hotel demand and visibility for Owensboro. Economic development efforts are bringing new…
Mark Calitri: Why Owensboro Is One of the Hottest Emerging Markets in the Country
Owensboro didn’t get hot by accident. It got here through consistent execution, clear priorities, and a willingness to compete on a national stage. As president of Visit Owensboro, I’ve had a front-row seat to what happens when a community commits to growth and backs it up with action. In 2025, Owensboro posted one of its strongest tourism years on record. Hotel performance climbed. National-caliber sports and group events…