It’s been a little gray and gloomy out there, which is why it’s always great to have something to look forward to. And with less than 50 days ‘til Spring, we wanted to break down some of the warmer weather events happening in Owensboro this upcoming season! Owensboro Burger Week is taking over the…
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Festivals to Look Forward to in 2024
As we make our way into the new year, we wanted to bring your attention to some of the big events our visitors have to look forward to in 2024! Owensboro is a festival city, and we have an awesome lineup of festivals coming your way. From music to barbecue to bourbon and bluegrass, we’ve…
Kick Off Fall at Pumpkin & Pickle Fest
If you’re one of the people who lives for pickles, this event MUST be on your radar! The Cottage Farm Stand is holding its annual Pumpkin and Pickle Festival on October 21 and 22, so you’ll have two whole days to stock up on all the pickle- and pumpkin-flavored treats you could dream of! But…
Head to Owensboro for these Oktoberfest Celebrations!
It’s beginning to feel more like fall as of late, which means it’s time to get your party pants on and head over to Owensboro for some Oktoberfest celebrations! For those who don’t know, Oktoberfest began as a wedding celebration over 200 years ago and is now the world’s largest Volksfest, featuring a beer festival,…
The Perfect Festivals to Close Out Summer
Well, folks, it’s officially August. Which means we are nearing the end of summer and, soon, we’ll be heading into Fall. Before you know it, we’ll be carving pumpkins for Halloween and trading in our T-shirts for hoodies. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet. There’s still several weeks of summer to go,…
Daviess County to Hold Strawberry Festival in June
The Cottage Farm Stand saw major success with its first-ever Strawberry Festival last year, so they are bringing it back for a second time this summer! Held for two days on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, this is an event for people of all ages, including anyone and everyone who loves strawberries! …
Moneta Sleet Festival
Moneta Sleet Festival This festival will honor one of Owensboro’s most treasured icons. “Through Sleet’s Eyes” will honor the late Moneta Sleet Jr. – the first Black person to win a Pulitzer Prize for Journalism. Through art and education, this festival will create a meaningful experience for the community and beyond, with the intent…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: October 7-9
Bronze Buffalo PaintOut This three-day festival brings dozens of artists to Owensboro from Kentucky and surrounding states to render paintings of famous local sites and community events. The paintings are entered into a competition and presented in a one-night exhibition at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art. The buffalo theme is inspired…