The Owensboro Convention Center was filled with people from several states and across the world from places like Israel and the State of Palestine Wednesday for The Innovate Summit’s inaugural year. The two-and-a-half day event, coined to bring together “some of the brightest minds on the planet throughout the globe,” saw professionals from a variety…
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Owensboro has legendary year! Momentum forward.
Local hotels saw a banner year in 2023. Mark Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said the occupancy rate was 59.2%. Local hotels saw record revenues in ’23 | News | messenger-inquirer.com “This economic surge was fueled by a robust calendar of events at the convention center, and by being strategically…
Barbecue & Barrels Weekend- an incredible success story!
The Barbecue & Barrels event achieved remarkable success, boasting record-setting attendance and participation. It’s not just an event; it was a resounding success story! Notably, this year saw a surge in attendance, with record numbers of church teams and food vendors, highest attended concert ever, all contributing to the excitement in the air. This year…
Mark Calitri on leadership: Who stole Wonder Woman and Evel Knievel?
Did you grow up in a time with great role models and heroes? A time when people and TV shows portrayed solid values and exemplified reaching higher levels and going farther than we dreamed possible. Did you grow up with Wonder Women and Evil Knievel, heroes who fought for truth, justice, and the American way?…
Outdoor Date Ideas for Adventurous Couples!
Some couples love lazy days in, and some would rather spend their time together outdoors! Either way, there is no shortage of fun for our couples who enjoy being active together. Check out these fun, safe options in Daviess County: Rudy Mine Trails at Ben Hawes State Park For the couple craving an adrenaline…
Universal Clown Summit to make debut in Owensboro Kentucky
Owensboro will host the debut of the Universal Clown Summit and Reunion, a multi-day gathering of clowns and potential clowns to learn, grow and evolve, from Sept. 4-7 at the Owensboro Convention Center. http://Clowning event to make debut in Owensboro | News | messenger-inquirer.com Registration for tickets is currently $150 until April 31. Prices will…
Cool motorcycle experience to attract thousands!
Mark Rhoades, owner of Pinup Baggers in Newburgh, is bringing his River City Bike Expo back to the Owensboro Convention Center on May 31-June 2. And he expects to double the number of spectators to 6,000 this time. “But my sponsors are expecting to triple it” to 9,000, Rhoades told a news conference Friday…
Rivercity Bike Expo coming back to Owensboro
In June, The River City Bike & Tattoo Expo brought more than 200 motorcycles and 3,000 spectators to the Owensboro Convention Center. It’s coming back on May 31-June 2 with a slightly different name — Rivercity Bike Expo. And Mark Rhoades, event organizer and owner of Pinup Baggers in Newburgh, hopes to double the 2023…
Owensboro and Daviess County capitalize on pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America!
Rivertown Pickleball of Southern Indiana brought its first Rivertown Pickleball tournament to Merchant Centre Court, 2965 Bittel Road. It drew 370 players from 11 states, making it one of the largest pickleball tournaments ever staged in the region. Now the second annual tournament is returning to Owensboro on Feb. 2-4. https://www.messenger-inquirer.com/townnews/table_tennis/rivertown-pickleball-tournament-returning-in-february/article_6f920842-b459-53bd-a97d-fefc252ebfb0.html?utm_source=messenger-inquirer.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fheadlines%2F%3Frefreshed123%26-dc%3D1701259209&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline Mark Calitri, president,…
Visit Owensboro names tourism service award winner
Jenny Van Meter, head bartender and server at Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits, was honored by the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau on Thursday for her work as an ambassador for Owensboro tourism. Van Meter’s friendly attitude has helped bring repeat customers to the downtown restaurant and to Owensboro, Mark Calitri, president of the…