Visit Owensboro

06/01/2026

From the river walk to the heart of downtown, it was incredible to share our over-the-top creative grooms with families, kids, and dog lovers all evening. Every stop along the way, people were snapping photos, asking questions, and celebrating the art side of grooming with us. Huge thank you to Visit Owensboro, City of Owensboro, and the Owensboro Convention Center for hosting us again in year 3!

06/01/2026

Perfect outside activities for the beginning of summer! ⬇️

Summer Salute: Dancing in the Street Looking for a night of unforgettable Motown music? Join Troy Quinn and the Owensboro Symphony on June 6 at 7:00 PM at McConnell Plaza for a FREE, family-friendly celebration featuring Grammy-winning vocalists Terron Brooks, Tamika Lawrence, and Jesse ...

05/28/2026

9 Kentucky 2A Championships in Owensboro, Over $1 Million in Economic Impact ⬇️

Visit Owensboro announced today that the Kentucky 2A Championship generated an official economic impact of $1,004,589 across nine championship events hosted throughout the community in the 2025-2026 school year, including boys and girls basketball, baseball, softball, boys and girls soccer, voll...

05/27/2026

ROMP is a month away! Check out why ROMP is more than just bluegrass music ⬇️

This will be the 23rd year of the ROMP Festival at Yellow Creek Park on June 24-27! What people may not know is that ROMP is more than just Bluegrass music. There’s something new to discover at ROMP every year, from beautifully crafted art and unique vendors to exciting children’s attra...

05/27/2026

Get ready for an action-packed night in the ring as the Arena Wars Fighting Series comes to Owensboro!

From MMA to Boxing to Jiu Jitsu, the Sportscenter becomes a national stage in combat sport on August 8

Head to the 🔗 in our bio to get your tickets now and experience an evening of excitement that you won't want to miss!

05/26/2026

Kick off the music-filled weekend with the Pre-Folk Ramble in Owensboro, Kentucky!

🎻Open to the public
📍Brasher’s Little Nashville
🎶Good music. Great Community. Unforgettable vibes.

05/26/2026

So much incredible live music this week! ⬇️

RWGroomX Join the Owensboro Convention Center, May 28th- 31st, for RWGroomX! RWGroomX has quickly grown into one of the premier grooming gatherings in the United States, turning the Owensboro Convention Center into the "epicenter of education, innovation, and community" for dog lovers and ...

05/22/2026

🌧️ A Little Rain Never Stopped Nobody! 🎶
Friday After 5 is ON and the music is still calling! We’re moving forward and ready for another unforgettable night at Friday After 5. The music is still happening, the energy is still high, and we can’t wait to see everyone downtown tonight! Maybe just bring an umbrella with you…

05/22/2026

Two action packed weekends!

Visit Owensboro is excited to announce the list of sporting events taking place as part of the Bluegrass Clash Sports Summit

From world championships to timeless community events, there is something for every athlete!

Downtown entertainment and activities during the two weekends will be announced soon!

05/21/2026

Owensboro just got a major national spotlight.
Garden & Gun named us one of the South’s best music towns, with Kentucky’s own Silas House telling the story.
Bluegrass, BBQ, bourbon, Friday After 5, ROMP, and the Ohio River all made the cut! Friday After 5 ROMP BBQ & Barrels Silas House

The secret is getting out... check it out here:

This is a big deal for Owensboro. Garden & Gun, one of the most respected magazines in the South, just featured Owensboro as one of the South’s best music towns. The article was written by Silas House, Kentucky’s former Poet Laureate and one of the most respected writers in the state. ...