Great American Bluegrass Jam The Great American Bluegrass Jam is taking over downtown Owensboro for a weekend of live music, bluegrass history and good old fashioned banjo pickin’. The event will feature the Kentucky Fried Pickin’ Hotel Jam, the Kentucky State Fiddle Championships, excursions to both Green River Distilling Company and the Bill Monroe Homeplace…
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Owensboro’s Indoor Sports Facility to Open December 2025
In some super exciting news for our sports tourism industry, Owensboro is getting a brand new indoor sports complex! And we’ve got all the details for you right here. This 80,000 square foot sports facility will be perfect for large-scale tournaments and a variety of indoor sports. Located at Third and Cedar Streets, the…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 8-10
Burger Week This week is all about the burgers as Owensboro Burger Week runs through Saturday, March 9! This means you’ll have plenty of days to try as many delicious burgers as you can from as many restaurants as possible! The burgers on this list are insane, and you’ll find everything from crispy bacon-covered…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 1-3
Owensboro Burger Week The burgers are back, y’all! Burger Week 2024 kicks off this weekend on Friday, March 1, meaning you’ll have nine days to eat all the burgers you possibly can from roughly 40 different restaurants. From barbecue-slathered to breakfast style, this is where you’ll find the most diverse lineup of burgers you’ve…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: February 23-25
Aaron Lewis In Concert This rocker-turned-country artist is heading to Owensboro for a live show you won’t wanna miss! Aaron Lewis, founding member of multi-platinum band Staind, is bringing The American Patriot tour to the Owensboro Sportscenter on Thursday, February 22. This acoustic tour follows Lewis’ recent musical collaborations with some of the greats,…
Get A Jumpstart on Spring at Owensboro’s Plant Shops
Anytime someone mentions a plant store in town, our ears immediately perk up. Indoor plants have become the new household staple, and there is nothing like finding the perfect spot in your home for your newest plant to grow and thrive. So that’s why we got excited when Ivy Trellis Floral & Gift announced…
Owensboro to host major national indoor archery tournament!
One of the biggest national archery tournaments of the year is being held in Owensboro! The Eastern S3DA Indoor National Championship will bring some of the best young archers in the country to the Owensboro Convention Center March 1-3 for three days of competitive play. This tournament gives students the opportunity to compete…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: February 16-18
Presidents’ Day Volleyball Tournament We’ve got a huge volleyball tournament coming up this weekend at the Owensboro Convention Center! The Presidents’ Day Volleyball Tournament will be held February 17 and 18 for two days of competitive action. This tournament is being hosted by Fernando Morales, owner of the Evansville United Volleyball Club and silver…
50 Days Until Spring–What To Look Forward To!
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…
BBQ and Barrels Fest Returning Bigger and Better than Before
It’s time to get excited about two of our city’s greatest staples because BBQ & Barrels is making a return to downtown Owensboro this spring! A celebration of our legendary barbecue and some of the best bourbon in the state of Kentucky, BBQ and Barrels is a two-day festival that’ll be held on Friday, May…