2021 Bar-B-Q Block Party

As vaccinations roll out and Owensboro begins to recover from Covid-19, we’re all looking to the warmer months for the return of our favorite events. One of Owensboro’s most beloved traditions, The International Bar-B-Q Festival, will look a little different this year. 2021 introduces the Bar-B-Q Block Party, a one-day event on May 8.  …

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…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: October 18-20

Della Mae in Concert Don’t miss your chance to see ROMP Festival favorite, Della Mae, at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum on Saturday, October 19 at 7 p.m.!  Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated, Nashville-based, all-female string band reared in diverse musical styles, they are one of the most charismatic and engaging roots…

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…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: September 6-8

Cheers on the Pier Festival The Owensboro Convention Center will host the annual Cheers on the Pier Festival 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 music on the Pier Stage with breweries located inside…

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…

Tri-State Pickle Festival

The Owensboro Pickleball Association will hold the inaugural Tri-State Pickle Festival on Saturday, September 28th at Yellow Creek Park.  The festival includes a variety of attractions for the family with a free concert in the evening featuring winner of season 11 of “The Voice”, Sundance Head, as well as special guests Troy Miller, Alonzo Pennington…

5th Annual Art & Music Festival

Join the Daviess County Public Library for a celebration of the arts!  On Saturday, September 21 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., 25 local artists will fill the Reading Garden at the library with booths to display and sell their art.  Live music will be playing and some of the local favorite food trucks will…

Hops on the Ohio

Prepare for an afternoon of music, brews and fun!  Hops on the Ohio is everyone’s favorite annual beer festival held at the RiverPark Center on August 3 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.  This event is a 4-hour tour of local Kentucky breweries and an exploration of the nation’s favorite brands.  Enjoy a day full…