Visit Owensboro announced that the Special Olympics Kentucky will bring its state softball tournament and team skills competition to Owensboro’s Jack C. Fisher Park on Sept. 6-8, 2024. Dave Kirk, destination management director for the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said the tournament will bring 40 to 45 teams from across the state to…
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Visit Owensboro announces funding to attract meetings and conventions
The largest grant, for $5.5 million, went to the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and was announced in January. Mark Calitri, president of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, said $504,000 will be used for out-of-town marketing, and the rest will go toward bringing events and conventions to the Owensboro Convention Center, the RiverPark Center, Bluegrass Music…
Owensboro Record Breaking Airshow Weekend
Recently the Messenger Inquirer published an article written by James Mayse, recapping on an eventful weekend for the community of Owensboro. The Owensboro Air Show packed people into downtown Saturday and Sunday, as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and other performers brought an estimated 60,000 people to the city riverfront, while also filling downtown hotels,…
Owensboro Announces GeoWoodstock Schedule
One of the largest geocaching events in the world is coming to Owensboro in May with a week of FREE family-friendly fun! GeoWoodstock XIX is the week of Memorial Day, May 22-28. The event will draw more than 3,000 people to visit the beautiful city on the Ohio River. Owensboro – the Bluegrass Music Capital…
BBQ and Barrels
An Owensboro tradition will be revitalized on May 12 and 13, 2023 in downtown Owensboro. BBQ and Barrels is a new take on two of Owensboro’s greatest culinary staples: unique barbecue and historic bourbon. “The Bar-B-Q Festival isn’t ending, it’s being reborn. Bigger and better with more options to attract more people,” said Sharon Nesmith,…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: September 23-25
Sunflower Music Festival The inaugural Sunflower Music Festival is slated for three days of live music, gorgeous sunflowers and amazing food and drinks on September 23-25 this year. With a lineup that includes more than 10 musicians and bands and over a MILLION sunflowers to enjoy, you get the best of both…
Top Things To Do In Owensboro This Weekend: September 29-1
The Ultimate Queen Celebration Starring Marc Martel The man himself who provides much of Freddie Mercury’s voice in the Bohemian Rhapsody is taking his show to Owensboro on September 29 at 7 p.m. at the Owensboro RiverPark Center. MARC MARTEL has forged a unique and diverse career for himself. He started his own Queen tribute…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: April 30–May 2
We’ve got great music all weekend long! Check out some of the top entertainment this weekend and find something fun whether you want to jam out into the night or enjoy dinner and a show with friends! KY Fried Pickin’ It’s finger pickin’ fun all weekend at the Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront! The Kentucky…
Rhonda Vincent – Queen of Bluegrass
Rhonda Vincent, otherwise known as “The Queen of Bluegrass” sits down with Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum Executive Director Chris Joslin to talk about her upcoming shows in Owensboro, being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, and getting back in the recording studio. The Grammy Award winning artist is a fiercely talented musician…
Make Owensboro Your Safe Haven
Safe Havens are places of refuge or security. Refuge is described as a destination to flee to in order to get away from people or places that are unsafe. Safety is certainly an important topic with regard to COVID-19. To many, Owensboro is a Safe Haven. It’s like your beloved teddy bear as a kid. …