CVB turning to promotions to help fill hotels

Tournaments and conventions, the two cornerstones of Owensboro’s $220-million tourism economy, are both shut down by the coronavirus pandemic. So, the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau is concentrating its efforts on bringing Holiday World visitors to town to spend the night and promoting Owensboro as a “staycation” destination for area families. Local hotels and…

30-plus international tour operators visited Owensboro

More than 30 international tour operators and travel planners from Brazil and Europe visited Owensboro on Thursday, Dec. 5, checking out the city’s attractions.  Their tour spanned several cities across Kentucky, but Owensboro was the first stop and the first impression.  The tour of Owensboro highlighted all of Owensboro’s most unique assets including jam sessions…

New Years in Owensboro

7th Annual One Time Only Goldie’s New Year’s Eve Show Ring in the new year with Goldie and her Backstage Band to the sounds of country and gospel music, and of course, the classic Rock-N-Roll spectacular.  The fun begins at 8 p.m. at the RiverPark Center and will be followed by a Moonlite breakfast buffet.  …

‘Kentucky’s Music City’

CVB wins honors for rebranding   For the second year in a row, Visit Owensboro has won top honors for marketing at the recent Kentucky Travel Industry Association’s annual conference.  The new International Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum, annual ROMP music festival, and recent selection as one of the top 10 music cities in…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend:

Po Ramblin’ Boys The 2019 Fall Bluegrass Series comes to an end on November 30 at the highly anticipated season finale featuring the Po Ramblin’ Boys!  Celebrate the end of another season of rompin’ and stompin’ at 7 p.m. at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum.  The Po Ramblin’ Boys are known for their…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: October 25-27

Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Concert Welcome to the opening night of the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra’s 54th season!  Enjoy the sounds of the symphony on Saturday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at the RiverPark Center.  Take an epic journey with Troy Quinn and the symphony as you listen to selections from Sparticus, Ben-Hur, and the TV show…

CVB contributes $1,000 toward mirror mosaic

The Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau has agreed to provide $1,000 toward the cost of replacing Gary Bielefeld’s Kentucky Mirror Mosaic — a giant mirrored map of Kentucky that is Owensboro’s largest and most visible piece of public art.  The mosaic, which welcomes over 8,500 people to Owensboro from the Ohio River “Blue Bridge”,…

Artist begins Kentucky Mirror Mosaic replacement project

We are sprucing up the city!  The Kentucky Mirror Mosaic, one of Owensboro’s most recognizable landmarks, is undergoing a makeover which is hoped to be revealed before Christmas.  Commercial artist Gary Bielefeld, who created the original art installation 36 years ago, will be leading the restoration of the mosaic that welcomes those entering the city…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: September 13-15

2019 Owensboro Air Show All eyes will be on the skies over the Ohio River this weekend for the 2019 Owensboro Air Show!  Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal to a wide range of military and civilian aircraft on static display.  Friday from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. is your chance…

Cheers on the Pier Festival

Bring your best beer-drinking friends, make some new ones, and enjoy good music and drinks at Cheers on the Pier Festival, hosted by the Owensboro Convention Center on Saturday, September 7 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This festival is complete with over 30 craft breweries, 75 craft beers, local wine and bourbon!  Enjoy live…