The second annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon presented by Owensboro Health will take place on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 a.m. The 13.1-mile race will take participants on a flat and fast route through Owensboro, Kentucky that begins and ends at the riverfront Smothers Park, perfect for a run or a walk with a view. …
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Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: February 14-16
Love Cannon Valentine’s Day Party Enjoy a special dinner and concert with your special someone this Valentine’s Day! On Friday, February 14 at 8 p.m., the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum welcomes Love Canon for a special Valentine’s Day. As seasoned string players, Love Canon brings their acoustic-roots appreciation to the electronic-tinged pop-hits…
Owensboro, mutton featured on ‘Kentucky Life’
Beloved Owensboro staples like the International Bar-B-Q Festival and Moonlite Bar-B-Q have been brought to national television through Kentucky Educational Television’s “Kentucky Life.” The segment has featured the best of Kentucky people and places for over 25 years. Owensboro’s shining moment focused on the history of mutton in the region and its growing popularity across…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: February 7-9
Colin Mochrie’s HYPROV Improv and comedy legend Colin Mochrie and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci bring a brand new, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, side-splitting show to the Riverpark Center on Friday, February 7 at 8 p.m. For one night only, hypnosis and improv come together for a totally unique comedy experience – HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis. Twenty random…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: Jan. 31- Feb. 2
Totally 80s Totally Murder Mystery Dinner Poison Ratenstein is in town for a killer concert, but his fans may be looking for a refund after this twisted tour turns tragic with a murder and a mystery to solve! Enjoy a one-of-a-kind live interactive experience at the Owensboro Convention Center on Friday, January 31 at 6…
Officials confident 2020 will bring strong local economy
The local economy is bound to be booming in 2020! Owensboro has experienced a steady trend of economic growth for the past few years which will begin to ramp up in the up-coming year. From redeveloping Towne Square Mall to more conventions to new apartments and hotels, big things are happening! Owensboro is becoming a…
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Bagpipes. Rock music. A sizzling hot live performance. It’s the Red Hot Chilli Pipers! A 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing and everywhere in between with a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. See them perform live at our…
West Kentucky Boat & Outdoor Show
Where can you go to find all things boating and outdoors-related right here in Owensboro? Take care of all your hunting, fishing, camping, and boating needs at the largest outdoor show in the region! The Owensboro Convention Center is hosting the West Kentucky Boat & Outdoor Show, formerly known as the Kentucky Sportsman Show, Friday…
Top 3 Things to Do This Weekend: January 17-19
Kentucky 2A Boys and Girls Basketball Championship Owensboro is hosting the Kentucky 2A Championships happening this year at the Owensboro Sportscenter. The first championship event will take place this January 16-19 for the boys and girls basketball state championship! Championship games are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is just $10. Don’t miss out…
Kentucky 2A Championships
Score! Owensboro is hosting the Kentucky Legend 2A Basketball Championships sponsored by Owensboro Health this year at the Owensboro Sportscenter. The tournament will take place January 16-19 for the boys and girls basketball state championship! Don’t miss out on four days of exciting basketball! Eight boys and eight girls teams have battled to represent their…