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Friday, May 29
Music
Brew Bridge
Friday night karaoke at Brew Bridge in Owensboro. Sing your heart out with friends and enjoy craft brews.
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Saturday, May 30
Community
Owensboro Museum of Science & History
Free summer festival at the museum.
New Life Church
Community unity event.
Looking ahead
Friday, May 15
McConnell Plaza
30th anniversary season. FREE weekly summer concert series every Friday evening on the riverfront.
Saturday, June 6
RiverPark Center
Summer concert featuring Motown and dance favorites.
Monday, June 8
Arts & Culture
Owensboro Museum of Fine Art
Free summer art camp for ages 6-15.
Friday, June 12
Smothers Park Lawn
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
An outdoor concert series pairing regional bands with riverfront sunsets, pop-up drink tents, and late food vendors.
Saturday, June 13
Owensboro Neighborhood
Neighborhood music festival with bands performing on porches throughout the historic district.
Saturday, June 20
Family
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
An evening set among the beauty of an astonishing display of over 800 varieties of daylilies! This is an evening with something for everyone to enjoy and great memories to be made. (This is a mirror of the primary listing — see website for details.)
Yellow Creek Park
Annual Dazzling Daylilies Festival celebrating the beauty of daylilies with gardens, vendors, crafts, and family activities at Yellow Creek Park.
Wednesday, June 24
Bluegrass music festival with camping, food vendors, and family activities.
Wednesday, July 15
Daviess County Lions Fair
Thrilling rides, games, live music, talent shows — fun for all ages.
Daviess County Lion's Club
Annual Daviess County Lion's Club Fair with rides, games, food vendors, livestock shows, and family entertainment.
Friday, July 31
Downtown Owensboro
Songwriting craft festival at downtown venues.
Saturday, August 15
First Presbyterian Church
Celebration of diverse cultures with food, music, dance, and art.
Saturday, August 22
Kentucky Wesleyan College
The 40th annual Concert on the Lawn, presented by U.S. Bank. Pack a picnic, grab your lawn chairs and join us on the front lawn of Kentucky Wesleyan College for this FREE community concert.
Saturday, August 29
Outdoor
Educational talks, tours, crafts, story-telling, food truck.
Celebrate Monarch butterflies with educational programs, butterfly releases, native plant sales, and family activities.
Friday, September 11
Downtown Owensboro Riverfront
USAF Thunderbirds + Army Golden Knights. FREE.
Saturday, September 12
Sports
Steele Stadium
KWC Panthers 2026 home football season at Steele Stadium. The Panthers play in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division II level.
Saturday, September 19
Preservation Station
Fall Market at Preservation Station featuring local artisans, seasonal produce, handmade crafts, and live demonstrations.
Preservation Station Market
Fall decor, cozy autumn accents, early holiday inspiration.
Saturday, October 3
Family adventure with games, food, and fall fun.
Annual Harvest Festival with pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, scarecrow displays, craft vendors, and family fun.
Saturday, October 10
Authors, crafters, treat makers — afternoon of fall book vibes.
Owensboro Convention Center
A unique book festival combining pumpkins and pages — featuring authors, book signings, children's activities, and fall-themed fun.
Thursday, October 15
Reid's Orchard
Fall harvest festival at Reid's Orchard.
Saturday, October 24
Halloween-themed symphony performance
Saturday, November 14
Annual Holiday Market at Preservation Station featuring local artisans, handmade gifts, holiday decor, and seasonal treats.
Owensboro
Marathon, half, ultra, 10K, 5K.
Holiday decor, festive music, Thanksgiving-themed buffet.
Saturday, November 21
Where Kentucky starts Christmas. Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 28
Shop Small Saturday at Preservation Station. Support local artisans, makers, and small businesses at this unique shopping experience in Owensboro.
Shop Small Saturday — signature shopping destination.
Saturday, December 5
199 W Veterans Blvd
Holiday charity run.
Families can take photos with Santa, enjoy craft stations, write & mail letters to Santa all while enjoying a hot pancakes and sausage breakfast.
Come enjoy the magic of Christmas with the Daviess County Lions Club benefiting Toys for Tots and Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Cash donations accepted or donations of new twin bedding, pillows, and more.
Thursday, December 31
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