Events in Owensboro are springing back into action as the weather warms up. If your kids are anxious to get out, Owensboro has entertainment for the whole family to enjoy coming up. Check out some of the upcoming shows happening at the RiverPark Center in March – children and parent approved! Frozen II Head…
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The Bluegrass Music Capital of the World
You’d be hard-pressed to find any Kentuckian who couldn’t recite the lyrics to “Blue Moon of Kentucky” on the spot. When Bill Monroe wrote the lyrics to this iconic song, he had no idea the legacy he was creating for himself, for the music industry, and for Owensboro, Kentucky. The song became a smash hit…
Top 3 Things to Do This Weekend: February 12-14
We are finally gaining some normalcy, and Owensboro’s ready to welcome you back and help make the most of your Valentines weekend. Check out some of our recommendations below to make sure you have a fun and safe celebration with your loved ones! Cork & Cuisine, Love Birds Cork and Cuisine is back just in…
Kentucky State Fiddle Championship
With last year’s concerts and the ROMP festival cancelled, we’re overdue for some rompin’ and stompin’ around Owensboro. Thankfully, The Bluegrass Museum and Hall of Fame and museum is delivering just that! 2021 marks the 47th Kentucky State Fiddle Championship in its new home in Owensboro. The competition has been held in a variety of…
Iconic Images: Penny Sisto Portraits in Fiber
When we think of quilting, we often think of comfort and nostalgia. We think of the time spent snuggling up in your favorite grandparents’ bed as they recount the stories behind the quilt that covers you. Penny Sisto, internationally recognized fiber artist, takes the tradition of quilting to new heights through her unique approach to…
MOGA Geocaching Coming to Owensboro
So, you’ve conquered your Netflix queue, spent way too much money on take-out, and you probably have an art project lying around that you never finished. Thankfully, MOGA is here to provide some much-needed relief for those of us going stir-crazy during the pandemic. MOGA, or the Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure, is one of the…
CVB focusing on post-pandemic recovery
Mark Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, says there are 8 million people within a 200-mile radius of Owensboro. That includes an area bordered by St. Louis, Cincinnati, Lafayette, Indiana, and a few miles into northern Alabama. And Calitri’s goal is to bring as many of them to town as…
Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Induction
Bluegrass lovers won’t want to miss this historic night of celebrating bluegrass artists and their music! Jerry Douglas, one of the most awarded bluegrass artists in history, honors his heroes at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum on Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. This annual event honors the most recent inductees into…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 6-8
2020 Home & Garden Show Shake off your winter blues and spring into a world of blooming, green scenery at the 2020 Home & Garden Show! Prepare all your spring and summer projects at the Owensboro Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8. The annual show features outdoor living displays, building and…
ROMP Festival 2020 Lineup Preview
Spring is right around the corner and we just can’t wait for the season of warm weather and bluegrass music! Celebrating its 17th year, the River Of Music Party (ROMP) Festival will return to Owensboro’s Yellow Creek Park, led by iconic pianist and singer-songwriter, Bruce Hornsby. The four-day music festival takes place June 24-27 at Yellow Creek…