On the second Saturday in May, Owensboro springs to life with the wonderful smells and sounds of the International Bar‑B‑Q Festival! Head downtown on May 10 and 11 to cheer on the fierce competition, enjoy the non-stop entertainment like the most famous competitive eater who’s ever lived, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut and, of course, eat some…
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Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: July 6-8
Diamond Lake Resort Freedom Bash Put on your red, white and blue and show your patriotism! Diamond Lake Resort is hosting the Freedom Bash on Saturday, July 7 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enter the pie eating contest and try your hand at “Chicken Chuckin”! This weekend will be loaded with fun for the…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: June 1-3
Downtown Cruise In Owensboro’s Cruise In comes to downtown on the first Saturday of each month April through October with monthly themes. June’s theme is General Motors! Enjoy the show from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 2. Only a block from the beautiful Owensboro riverfront close to shopping, restaurants. There will be chances to…
2018 International Bar-B-Q Festival
Attention all Bar-B-Q lovers: The 2018 International Bar-B-Q Festival is almost here! Head downtown on May 11 and 12 to cheer on the fierce competition, enjoy the non-stop entertainment like the most famous competitive eater who’s ever lived, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut and of course eat some Bar-B-Q! The International Bar-B-Q Festival is the preview to…
Owensboro’s Local Scene: October 11 – 24, 2017
Upcoming Conventions at the Owensboro Convention Center
- Oct. 19-20: 2017 Kentucky Law Update
- Oct. 21-22: Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police Fall Conference
Enjoy The Perfect Fall Break Staycation in Owensboro
Fall Break in Owensboro, KY is October 9-13. Have you made plans yet? Whether you are a visitor or local come discover all the great things our town has to offer during the week of Fall Break.
Owensboro’s Local Scene: Oct. 4 – 17, 2017
Upcoming Conventions at the Owensboro Convention Center
- Oct. 2-6: Aleris - Green Belt Training
- Oct. 19-20: 2017 Kentucky Law Update
- Oct. 21-22: Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police Fall Conference
16 Reasons to Visit Owensboro, KY in October 2017
- International Bluegrass Music Museum’s 2017 Fall Concert Series
- The International Bluegrass Music Museum hosts a 2017 Fall Concert Series to help raise money for the museum to continue their efforts to preserve and honor the legacy of bluegrass music including music educational programs, general museum operating expenses, the Video Oral History Project (VOHP), and artifact collection efforts. For more information about the IBMM’s 2017 Fall Concert Series, click here.
Owensboro’s Local Scene: Sept. 20 – Oct. 3, 2017
Upcoming Conventions at the Owensboro Convention Center
- September 26-27: Wright Implement Meeting
- October 2-6: Aleris- Green Belt Training
Wednesday - September 20
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market at the Owensboro Regional Health Hospital, 1:30-5pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 3-4pm.
Owensboro’s Local Scene: September 13-26, 2017
Upcoming Conventions at the Owensboro Convention Center
- September 13-14: Annual KY Rehabilitation Association Training Conference
Wednesday - September 13
- “World War I and America” Exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 10am-5pm.
- Kids and Art in Artland at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Way of the Land: The Farm Story at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 12-5pm.
- Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market at the Owensboro Regional Health Hospital, 1:30-5pm.
- Historic Coal Mine Tour at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 3-4pm.