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02/11/2025

The ultimate music weekend for bluegrass music fans at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum!

Interested in live music for a whole weekend? Keep your calendars open for March 15-17, 2025!The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is bringing together the best of bluegrass that the area has to offer, creating an exhilarating weekend for any bluegrass fan to enjoy. This weekend is the Kentu...

02/10/2025

Some unique things to do this week!

Cork and CuisineAre you looking for the perfect Valentine's date night? On February 14, at 6 PM located at the Convention Center, Cork & Cuisine, Passionate Pairings is a new unique experience! During this exclusive event, you can prepare a four-course meal inspired by a chef, expertly paired w...

02/04/2025

Leftover Salmon joins us with new exhibits for the Jerry Garcia journey March 21 and 22! Tickets available in the link!

Did you happen to miss the last Jerry Garcia Weekend? Well, you are in luck because, on March 21-22, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is hosting another amazing Jerry Garcia Weekend! Two nights will be dedicated to the former lead singer of the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia! Along with ...

02/03/2025

It's another weekend filled with music here in Owensboro!

Brasher’s Little Nashville ShowTransport yourself to Nashville with Brasher’s Little Nashville Shows on February 7-9At Brasher’s, you can get the same live music component that you can get in Nashville. Located in downtown Owensboro you can hear the music from the street! With multiple art...

01/30/2025

Free entertainment you can catch as part of this year's BBQ & Barrels

BBQ and Barrels is back May 9 & 10, and so is an epic FREE entertainment lineup!

🎶 Friday Night: Resurrection – A Journey Tribute with special guest Lindsey James Williams

🎶Saturday Night: Clay Walker—a multi-platinum country artist with 11 No. 1 hits—takes the stage with special guest Drew Baldridge!

Shout out to our stage sponsor Owensboro Racing & Gaming for making these events possible!

Get ready for a weekend full of BBQ, bourbon, and live music. More details coming soon at BBQandBarrels.com!

01/29/2025

So cool to have PBS in town to do a feature on Old Hickory BBQ! Give it a watch and find out why we're the mutton bbq capital of the world!

Maggie and Lindsey travel to Western Kentucky to experience the unique tradition of mutton.

01/28/2025

We were honored to host the Kentucky All "A" Classic last weekend in Owensboro!

01/27/2025

Big weekend of music coming this week!

John Hartford DaysJoin the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum on January 31- February 1 for a two-day celebration honoring the legendary John Hartford! During this unforgettable weekend, there will be a stellar lineup of artists including, Sam Bush Band, Jamie Hartford, Rodney Dillard, Mike C...

01/24/2025

The Kentucky All A Classic is in full swing in Owensboro. Special thanks to Brescia University for being such awesome guest hosts! Action returns to the Owensboro Sportscenter today!

01/23/2025

How's that resolution working out for you so far?

Since the New Year has begun, many people are embarking on their New Year's resolutions. One of those resolutions that many commit to is going on a health journey! With health, there are so many steps that can be taken to meet that New Year resolution that you planned. One very important part is...

01/22/2025

Really neat sports event happening in Owensboro next month.

S3DA will host their 10th annual Eastern S3DA Indoor National Championship in Owensboro, Kentucky from February 27 to March 2, 2025, at the Owensboro Convention Center. Students will have the opportunity to compete against S3DA members from across the United States for the title of “National ...

01/21/2025

Congrats to all who competed in the Kentucky 2A Championships!

01/21/2025

A massive state basketball tournament, Owensboro Symphony in action and the perfect wedding show round out our top 3 this week!

All A ClassicThis basketball tournament will bring 32 of the state’s top small school teams to compete for the championship title. The tournament will kick off on January 22, with the girls’ first-round games, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. On January 23, the boys...

01/15/2025

A couple great options to grab a drink downtown edition.

Fun Places to grab a drink! Owensboro, KY, has a growing food and drink scene, offering some fun spots where you can grab a drink and enjoy the atmosphere. Whether you're into craft beer, cocktails, or a relaxed place to unwind, here are some places in Owensboro you might want to check out:Brew...

01/14/2025

Opening in February!!!

Owensboro Racing and GamingOwensboro Racing & Gaming, owned by Churchill Downs, located at 460 Wrights Landing Rd is opening up February 12, 2025! With $100 million going into this building, there will be many luxuries to enjoy! The facility will feature 600 historical horse racing game machine...

01/13/2025

We've officially entered basketball season!

Micro Wrestling Comes To Owensboro What is Micro Wrestling you ask? This is a professional wrestling event featuring wrestlers who are under 5 feet tall! Micro Wrestling events are very similar to WWE shows and feature lots of action like body slamming and headlocks. This event is super unique ...

01/10/2025

If you can safely make it out before the snow gets too bad out there, don't forget to try to support your local restaurants! Bad weather is really bad for business and they need your help!

01/09/2025

Brand new family-friendly event coming to Owensboro this Fall!!!