May 8 @ 12:00 pm – May 9 @ 12:00 pm
BBQ & Barrels represents the culmination of over 45 years of a cultural tradition in Owensboro and Daviess County. It is the celebration of our past, our present, and our future, bringing together two of Owensboro’s greatest traditions – authentic, unparalleled Owensboro barbecue and historic Kentucky bourbon.
Don’t miss Free shows on the Owensboro Convention Center front lawn!

- Friday Night: DJ Shay’s Dance Party
- Saturday Night: Country singer-songwriter, Chase Matthew. Limited VIP Pit Passes are available for purchase: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/57120686/chase-matthew-pit-passes-owensboro-owensboro-convention-center
And for the bourbon lovers, the BBQ & Barrels Bourbon Experience will take place in the German American Bank Ballroom on the 3rd Floor of the Owensboro Convention Center! Please note these are for guests 21 and over only.
Tickets for the Bourbon Experience will go on sale on Monday, March 2 at 10am CST on OwensboroTickets.com here – https://owensborotickets.evenue.net/events/BBQBF
- The Bourbon Experience – VIP Ticket – $120 on Saturday, May 9 from 3pm-6pm (extra hour before general admission) – Enjoy unique bourbon pours from over 30 distilleries paired perfectly with passed heavy hors d’oeuvres with an emphasis on BBQ. Ticket also includes an official BBQ and Barrels Glencairn tasting glass.
- The Bourbon Experience – Premium Tasting Ticket – $70 on Saturday, May 9 from 4pm-6pm – Sample over 30 brands of bourbon from a collection of both large and craft distilleries. Ticket also includes an official BBQ and Barrels Glencairn tasting glass.
- The Bourbon Experience – Companion Ticket – $20 on Saturday, May 9 – Ticket includes entry to join your VIP or Premium guest. There is no sampling with this ticket.
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