• The Bluegrass Crown

    For more information: https://5678royal.com/events/the-bluegrass-crown/

  • The Kindred Creatures Market

    The Kindred Creatures Market brings together a love for animals with the metaphysical. At the heart of the event is our "Find Your Familiar" Meet & Greet, featuring adoptable animals from Feral Auntie’s Reptile Rescue and New Hope Animal Rescue. This is a chance to connect, bond, and maybe even meet a future companion.  What…

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  • Kentucky Wesleyan College President’s Gala

    This annual celebration brings together alumni, donors and friends of the college for a celebration highlighting the impact of KWC on its community and raising essential funds for the Wesleyan Scholarship Fund, directly benefitting students. This year, join us for a special evening honoring Sports Information Director Emeritus and Special Assistant for College Relations, Roy…

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  • Bracket Sportz Presents the 2nd Annual Yellow Banks Shootout

    BRACKET SPORTZ PRESENTS... 2ND ANNUAL YELLOW BANKS SHOOTOUT WITH TEAMS COMPETING FROM IN, KY, OH, MO, & TN. GAMES WILL BE PLAYED IN THE OWENSBORO CONVENTION CENTER. TournamentAll teamsAll Genders: 11th-3rdAbility: Elite/Competitive/Developmental$250.00-$275.00 entry fee3 game guaranteeExposure Certified For more information: https://basketball.exposureevents.com/254765/bracket-sportz-presents-2nd-annual-yellow-banks-shootout

  • 2026 Care for the Caregiver Conference

    Care for the Caregiver is a one-of-a-kind conference designed to uplift, educate, and empower those walking the road of disability caregiving. It’s a weekend of connection, renewal, and encouragement — where caregivers come together to learn from national experts, share real-life stories, and find support in a community that truly understands. Founded by The More…

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  • Rooster Booster Breakfast

    The Chamber’s premier event, the Rooster Booster Breakfast, will be held on Thursday, May 7 at 7:30AM at the Owensboro Convention Center! With an average attendance of more than 300 people, you can spend the first hour of your day networking and hearing pertinent updates and issues from national, state, and local leaders.  Register to…

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  • The Artisan Craft Expo at BBQ & Barrels

    The Artisan Craft Expo

    The crafters at BBQ & Barrels are moving indoors this year! Explore the Artisan Craft Expo, featuring a wide selection of handcrafted items and custom food vendors, all conveniently located inside the first-floor exhibit halls of the Owensboro Convention Center. Whether you’re shopping for something unique for yourself or searching for the perfect Mother’s Day…

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  • BBQ & Barrels 2026

    BBQ & Barrels

    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…

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  • The Artisan Craft Expo at BBQ & Barrels

    The Artisan Craft Expo

    The crafters at BBQ & Barrels are moving indoors this year! Explore the Artisan Craft Expo, featuring a wide selection of handcrafted items and custom food vendors, all conveniently located inside the first-floor exhibit halls of the Owensboro Convention Center. Whether you’re shopping for something unique for yourself or searching for the perfect Mother’s Day…

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  • Mother’s Day Brunch

    OVG will present the 12th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10 at the Owensboro Convention Center. More information will be coming soon!