City’s public events department nearing 10th anniversary

In September 2010, the Owensboro City Commission recommended the hiring of a public events director. Then-Mayor Ron Payne said the city needed more emphasis on the promotion of downtown and more coordination between city venues “such as the RiverPark Center, Sportscenter, a proposed bluegrass center and the coming downtown convention and events center.” Then-City Manager…

Top Two Things To Do In Owensboro: October 16-18

Oktoberfest At The Tent Get your Oktoberfest on at The Tent which sits across from Smothers Park on Veterans Boulevard on October 17 starting at 11 a.m.  An Oompa band will get you in the German spirit starting at 4 p.m.  Shawn Brashear will take the stage from 7-11.  Enjoy all varieties of beer, grab…

Top Two Things To Do In Owensboro This Weekend: October 9-11

Live On The Banks Saturday night is music night in downtown Owensboro.  Live On The Banks is a free music series brought to you by the City of Owensboro.  Rack’em Leon will be performing at the Overlook stage.  Emma Brown will hold it down at the Allen Street Gazebo.  Both shows start at 7 p.m.…

CVB expecting big things in 2021

It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge chunk out of Owensboro’s $228 million tourism economy this year. The hotel occupancy rate in Owenboro in September was down to 42% from 57% in 2019 and 63% in 2018. But the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau and local attractions are promoting the…

Top Two Things To Do In Owensboro This Weekend: October 2-4

Wine Your Way Out  Can you escape a corn maze while sipping on your favorite adult beverage?  Come find out at Trunnell’s Farm Market & Family Fun Acre on October 2.  At this adult only event, you’ll get to try wine from local wineries, Kentucky Beer from Kentucky Breweries and bourbon from Owensboro’s own Green…

CVB promoting ‘Operation Staycation

So, the CVB has launched “Operation Staycation” — incentives to get area residents to vacation in local hotels. “People love a good deal and are ready to get out and have some new adventures,” Chris Gendek, the CVB’s destination services director, said this week. “A staycation in Owensboro is a great recipe for that.” Dave…

Top Two Things To Do In Owensboro This Weekend: September 11-13

Theatre Workshop of Owensboro’s Presents Something’s Afoot Something’s Afoot opens at TWO’s Empress Theatre on Frederica on September 11 and runs September 11, 12, 18,19 at 7:30 p.m. and September 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Want to laugh and cry?  Throw in some killer music and …Something’s Afoot.  Theatre Workshop of Owensboro presents its 2020-2021 season…

Outdoor ice rink coming to Owensboro as part of Winter Wonderland

Outdoor ice skating is coming back to Owensboro this winter. Through a local corporate partnership that will last through 2027, “Energy on Ice” will be an outdoor skating rink in downtown Owensboro created using no taxpayer money. The rink will be the main attraction for the new Winter Wonderland, an annual event that used to…

Operation Staycation offers discounts and a night out of the house in September

Operation Staycation, a new program developed by Visit Owensboro, will launch in September, giving everyone who books a hotel room that month a variety of discounts at a handful of local places.  The program will allow those in Owensboro who are weary of traveling afar but going stir crazy inside their homes the chance to…

Operation Staycation

You’re tired.  Tired of being stuck at home.  Tired of virtual learning.  Tired of cooking.  Tired of the same routine over and over again.  You deserve a break.  Visit Owensboro is excited to announce Operation Staycation is ready for launch. Get out of your house and into an incredible staycation either with or without the kids. …