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Events & Festivals mAy 2016 May 5-7 Highway 54 Spring Yard Sale
There will be shopping for miles along Kentucky 54, from Leitchfield to Owensboro. (270) 256-3934
May 6-7 Blue Bridge Music Festival Regional student music ensembles will perform in Cannon Hall of the RiverPark Center. 101 Daviess St. (270) 687-2770
May 7 Trunnell’s Festival of Flowers Trunnell’s Farm Market will have fun for the family with activities for all ages from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Festival of Flowers is one of many events Trunnell’s offers on the weekends throughout spring, summer and fall. Admission fees vary. 9255 U.S. 431 (270) 733-2222 www.trunnellsfarmmarket.com
May 7 Preservation Station Market Days
Preservation Station, which opened in the former West Louisville Elementary School, features vendors selling antiques, vintage items and handcrafted goods. Market Days are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first Saturday of the month and noon to 5 p.m. the first Sunday of the month. 9661 Kentucky 56 (270) 215-1045 www.visitpreservationstation. com
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May 7 Sutton Elementary Derby Day 5K
This family friendly 5K run/walk is at 9 a.m., and it starts and ends at Owensboro High School and benefits Sutton Elementary School students. 1800 Frederica St. (270) 686-1140
May 11-12 Women’s Guild of Owensboro 77th annual luncheon
202 Things to Do 5 May 14 Lanham Brothers Jamboree
Concert series featuring the Lanham Brothers’ band The Women’s Guild and the Foot Stompin’ of Owensboro will host Express Dance Troupe in its annual luncheon May Diamond Lake Resort’s 11-12 at the home of Jeff Good Time Theatre. and Marcia Carpenter. The Held at 7 p.m. the second Saturday of the month luncheon is 11 a.m. – 1 from April to September. p.m. at 1649 Griffith May 7 April concert features Paul Downtown Owensboro Avenue. Tickets are $20 Moseley, Jason Tierney and a person and include a Cruise-In Gaining Ground. Tickets This free car show is tour of the home and are $12 for adults, $6 for from 4-9 p.m. in downtown a delightful Southern children 6-12 and free for Owensboro. Cruise-ins lunch. All proceeds go to children 5 and younger. are on the first Saturday of benefit a number of non7301 Hobbs Road the month, April through (270) 314-4331 October, and are presented by profit organizations in our lanhambrothersthe Sunset Cruisers car club. community who support www.kycruisers.com health and wellness. jamboree.com
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May 13-14 International Bar-B-Q Festival
of the RiverPark Center. Activities start at 6 p.m. 101 Daviess St. www.fridayafter5.com On the second weekend in May, the Owensboro May 21 riverfront is a center of activity when local M-I Parking Lot Sale cooking teams gather to The Messenger-Inquirer compete with their secret Parking Lot Sale is your recipes for barbecue. one-stop, multiple-vendor There is also musical entertainment, children’s yard sale. No need to spend money on gas, visit the M-I activities, a car show, for great deals from 7 a.m. carnival rides, arts and crafts sales and more. to noon. www.bbqfest.com 1401 Frederica St. (270) 926-0123 May 14 CSR@messengerinquirer.com Virtuosity:
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May 21 Live on the Banks
May 21 Owensboro Ballroom Dance Club – Derby Dance
You will enjoy an evening with friendly, wonderful people, wonderful music and a welcoming atmosphere. Dance is 7 - 10 p.m., and dress is semi-formal. $25 per couple, $13 per individual. National Guard Armory 3300 Tamarack Road 270-314-3731
May 27 Corvette Cruise-In at Friday After 5
This free car show is 6-9 p.m. in downtown A duo of solo Owensboro during the exhibitions showcasing This concert series is on the diverse directions and Saturday nights throughout Kroger Street Fair Friday After 5 festivities. multiple media in works the summer months on the by two of the region’s Overlook Stage in Smothers May 28 most accomplished Park. Bluegrass on the Banks artists features paintings, These bluegrass ceramics, printmaking and concerts are held the first illustration. May 21 and third Tuesday nights of 901 Frederica St. Moonlight each month until early fall (270) 685-3181 on the Overlook Stage in Bootlegger 5K owensboromuseum Smothers Park. -offineart.org This trail run at Diamond Lake Resort will une May 20 benefit New Beginnings, a Friday After 5 nonprofit organization that June 2 Friday After 5 is a assists victims of sexual Bluegrass Open Jam summer-long series of assault. Event starts at 8 Great time to come free, outdoor concerts p.m., and the race includes experience Bluegrass held every Friday night Music during open jam. an after party. Runners starting May 20 through Musicians begin at 6 must have a flashlight or Sept. 2 at the RiverPark p.m. and usually jam headlamp to participate. Center and on a stage in until around 9 p.m. The 7301 Hobbs Road Smothers Park. Gospel on Bluegrass Museum is open 336-409-2295 the River is offered several during this time. bootlegger5k.com/ times throughout the 117 Daviess St. summer in Cannon Hall (270) 926-7891 owensboro2015
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June 3-5 Honk! Jr.
Theatre Workshop of Owensboro presents Honk! Jr., written by Anthony Drewe and directed by Thad Mayhugh. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students. 407 W. 5th St. (270) 683-5333
June 3 Moonlight Ride
This event, now in its second year, starts with a party from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Mitch McConnell
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Plaza next to the Owensboro Convention Center before a 12.5-mile bicycle ride around the city starts at 10 p.m. The event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. www.moonlightride.us
June 4 Downtown Owensboro Cruise-In
This free car show is from 4-9 p.m. in downtown Owensboro. Cruise-ins are on the first Saturday of the month, April through October, and are presented by the Sunset Cruisers car club. www.kycruisers.com
June 4-5 Preservation Station Market Days
Preservation Station, which opened in the former West Louisville Elementary School, features vendors selling antiques, vintage items and handcrafted goods. Market Days are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first Saturday of the month and noon to 5 p.m. the first Sunday of the month. 9661 Kentucky 56
June 7-10 OMFA Summer Art Camp
This camp will celebrate the community’s public art programming by creating a monumental outdoor
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sculpture which will be displayed in OMFA’s Ryan Park from June to September. Register at info@omfa.us or 270-6853181. 901 Frederica St. owensboromuseumoffineart.org
June 10-12 OMG CON 2016
This conference is an annual event that brings together fans of anime, video games and tabletop games and is organized and promoted by the TriState Anime Promotional Society and presented at the Owensboro Convention Center. 501 W. Second St. www.omgcon.com
June 14 Owensboro Soap Box Derby
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A festival presented by the Western Kentucky The annual contest for Botanical Garden, this youth racing, sponsored event features hot air by the Owensboro Lions “Balloons Over the Club, features home-built Garden,” a Walk and Talk, cars on a track at Ben plant sale and more. Hawes Park. The winners 25 Carter Road here go on to compete in (270) 852-8925 the Akron, Ohio National www.wkbg.org Championships. 400 Booth Field Road June 20-24 www.owensborolions.com RiverPark Summer
June 18 Owensboro 10 Miler The Owensboro 10 Miler takes runners through the city in the annual race.
Camp #1
The RiverPark Center and Missoula Children’s Theatre invite your child to participate in an unforgettable summer theater experience. In
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one week, your child will take classes in acting, movement, stage-craft makeup, and participate as actors, singers, dancers, stagehands and assistant directors in an original largecast musical. Grades 1-12, $10 per day. www.riverparkcenter.org
June 22-25 ROMP: Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival
The 13th Annual River of Music Party features four days of music, with most concerts held at Yellow Creek Park. Performers this year include Old Crow Medicine Show, The Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush Band and Jerry Douglas. 5710 Kentucky 144 (270) 926-7891 www.RompFest.com
July 2016
July 42nd Annual Dust Bowl
This outdoor basketball tournament is open to all ages and is held at Kendall-Perkins Park on West Fifth Street. (270) 302-5174
July 2 All-American 4th of July Celebration
The annual city celebration of our nation’s birthday Smothers Park, downtown Owensboro
July 2 Weekend Wonder Volunteer Work Session
Come volunteer at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden. 25 Carter Road (270) 852-8925
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July 2-3 Preservation Station Market Days Preservation Station, which opened in the former West Louisville Elementary School, features vendors selling antiques, vintage items and handcrafted goods. Market Days are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first Saturday of the month and noon to 5 p.m. the first Sunday of the month. 9661 Kentucky 56
July 11-15 Weekend Wonder Volunteer Work Session Come volunteer at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden. 25 Carter Road (270) 852-8925
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July 12 Wiggle, Giggle and Pretend
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outdoor sculpture that will be displayed in OMFA’s Ryan Park from June to September. Register at Johnson’s Dance Studio info@omfa.us or 270-685and Owensboro Dance 3181. Theatre present Giggle, 901 Frederica St. Wiggle and Pretend “A owensboromuseumDisney Royal Celebration.” offineart.org The summer camp includes dancing, crafts, costuming, July 16-17 snacks, a bouncy house, water games and more. and July 23-24 2705 Breckindridge St. ‘Mary Poppins (270) 984-9580 Back Alley Musicals is presenting this classic July 12-15 Broadway musical in OMFA Summer Cannon Hall of the RiverPark Center. Art Camp Saturday performances This camp will celebrate are at 7:30 p.m., and the community’s public Sunday performances are art programming by creating a monumental at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30
for adults and $15 for students plus a processing fee. 101 Daviess St. www.backalleymusicals. com
July 18-22 Wiggle, Giggle and Pretend
Johnson’s Dance Studio and Owensboro Dance Theatre present Giggle, Wiggle and Pretend “Spa La La.” The summer camp includes dancing, crafts, costuming, snacks, a bouncy house, water games and more. 2705 Breckindridge St. (270) 984-9580
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July 27-30 Daviess County Lions Club Fair
The Daviess County Lions Club Fair is held annually at the Daviess County Fairgrounds. There will be tractor pulls, rides, food and more. Beauty pageants will be July 22-24 at the Hines Center, 1 Wellness Place. 6191 Kentucky 54, Philpot www.daviesscountyfair. com
August 2016 August 6
Concert on the Lawn Owensboro Symphony Orchestra’s annual free concert held on the lawn at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Concert starts at 7 p.m. 3000 Frederica St. (270) 684-0661
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August 6 August 20 -October 23 Owensboro Riverartes II: Multicultural Festival The art of placemaking Hosted by First A continuation of the OMFA’s partnership with the City of Owensboro designed to acquire additional works of public art for the downtown riverfront development. The national competition will feature more than 100 sculpture proposals from across the country. 901 Frederica St. owensboromuseum -offineart.org
August 13 Big O Music Fest
Presbyterian Church, this annual event is a celebration of cultures that educates the public through dance, music, arts and more. Event starts at 11 a.m. 1328 Griffith Ave. (270) 684-1467
August 25-29 River Valley Cluster Dog Show
Owensboro River City Kennel Club, Southern Indiana Kennel Club and Evansville Kennel Club are hosting a total of five all-breed shows at the Owensboro Convention Center. 501 W. Second St. (270) 686-7671 www.orckc.com
The Big O Music Fest, held each year at Reid’s Orchard, features Jake Owen as headliner. The rest of the lineup includes Travis Tritt, Eric Paslay, Corey Smith, The Lacs and the Battle for the Big O winner. Tickets can be purchased online. August 27 Gates open at noon, August 6-7 and performances begin at Glow in the Park Run Preservation Station A 5K run/walk at night 1 p.m. Market Days through Yellow Creek Park 4812 Kentucky 144 Preservation Station, www.bigomusicfest.com featuring foam and special which opened in the former UV glow tunnels at each West Louisville Elementary August 19-20 of the color stations. Race School, features vendors starts around 8:15 p.m. Street Legends selling antiques, vintage with an after party until Car Show items and handcrafted goods. 10:30 p.m. Race benefits Classic vehicles are Market Days are from 10 a.m. on display throughout New Beginnings, which to 5 p.m. the first Saturday offers sexual assault support Diamond Lake Resort. of the month and noon to 5 services. 7301 Hobbs Road p.m. the first Sunday of the 5710 Kentucky 144 (270) 229-4900 month. www.diamondlakeresort. http://glowintheparkrun. 9661 Kentucky 56 net com/?race=owensboro2015
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features vendors September 2016 School, selling antiques, vintage
benefit the KWC AllAmerican All-Sports items and handcrafted goods. Club. Event starts at 8 September 2-3 Market Days are from 10 a.m. a.m. East Bridge Art to 5 p.m. the first Saturday 3000 Frederica St. & Music Festival of the month and noon to 5 (270) 993-8072 Studio Slant hosts the p.m. the first Sunday of the fifth annual East Bridge month. September 17 Arts and Music Festival 9661 Kentucky 56 in Smothers Park. The Owensboro festival will begin during September 10 Half Marathon the last Friday After 5 of Kentucky Wesleyan The annual half the year. College Car marathon, sponsored by 199 W. Veterans Blvd. & Truck Show the Owensboro Parks and (270) 684-3570 This vehicle show Recreation Department, is open to all years and September 3-4 starts and ends at Kentucky models of cars and trucks Wesleyan College. Race Preservation Station with awards given in Market Days several categories. Vehicle starts at 7 a.m. 3000 Frederica Street Preservation Station, entry fee is $20, and there (270) 687-8700 which opened in the former is no admission charge West Louisville Elementary for spectators. Proceeds owensboroparks.org
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September 17 Dragon Boat Festival
September 23-24 Grillin’ ‘n Chillin’ Hundreds of participants BBQ Cookoff
and thousands of spectators are expected at English Park to enjoy dragon boat racing on the Ohio River along with cultural entertainment and food. Activities start at 8 a.m. 2 Woodford Ave. http://www. owensborodragonboat.com
September 17 Independence (Bank) Day at the Garden
Patriotic scarecrows will be on display at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden. Noon – 3 p.m. 25 Carter Road (270) 852-8925
September 15-17 Highway 54 Fall Yard Sale
There will be shopping for miles along Kentucky 54, from Leitchfield to Owensboro. (270) 256-3934
September 17 White on Second
Diamond Lake Resort hosts this annual Kansas City Barbeque Societysanctioned contest that draws teams from several states. 7301 Hobbs Road (270) 229-4900
September 29 October 1 Buffalo Paintout, Buffalo Gala
The sixth annual Buffalo Painout invites artists to visit Owensboro for a three-day competition to create art documenting the community’s sense of place. The paintings will be presented in a special exhibition and sale during the Buffalo Gala, an annual fundraiser scheduled for 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Oct. 1. 901 Frederica St. owensboromuseum -offineart.org
September 29 October 2 Highway 60 Yard Sale
September 30, October 1-2 Owensboro Air Show
An aircraft display and aerial demonstrations are from 4 to about 8:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the OwensboroDaviess County Regional Airport, 2200 Airport Road. The air show is from 1 to about 3:30 p.m. Sept. 12-13 on the Owensboro riverfront. www.owensboroairshow.com
October 2016
October 1-2 Annual Whittaker Guns Octoberfest Outdoor Show Lots of firearm and archery sales representatives with display booths will be set up to show off products, answer questions and help customers try products before they purchase. Free pony rides will be available for children. Fireworks conclude the event. 7301 Hobbs Road (270) 229-4900
October 1-2 Preservation Station Market Days
Preservation Station, which opened in the former This EuropeanWest Louisville Elementary Eight western Kentucky School, features vendors style dinner at 6 p.m. counties will present the is a fundraiser for the selling antiques, vintage 10th annual Highway 60 Owensboro Symphony items and handcrafted goods. Yard Sale. The sale will Orchestra in front of its Market Days are from 10 a.m. academy on Second Street. stretch for 200 miles along to 5 p.m. the first Saturday Attendees are encouraged U.S. 60, from Livingston of the month and noon to 5 to Meade counties. to dress in white. p.m. the first Sunday of the www. 211 E. Second St. month. highway60yardsale.com 9661 Kentucky 56 (270) 684-0661
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October 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 28-29 Boo Fest
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Pumpkin painting, pony rides, games and more. Participants are encouraged to enter a costume contest. Campers can decorate their campsite for prizes. There will be a non-scary, kid-friendly hayride and trick-ortreating. 7301 Hobbs Road (270) 229-4900
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anglers and takes place at English Park. 2 Woodford Ave. www.monstersontheohio. com
October 11 Walk & Talk
A popular program at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, which includes guest speakers discussing various topics. Lunch is provided and prepared by the chefs of the garden. 25 Carter Road (270) 852-8925
October 8 Monsters on the Ohio October 15-16 Reid’s Orchard This catfish fishing tournament attracts many Apple Festival
Reid’s Orchard has been celebrating apples and the fall season for more than two decades. Visitors can sample a variety of apple-themed treats, and there are many family activities. The festival starts at 10 a.m. on Oct. 15 and noon on Oct. 16. 4812 Kentucky 144 (270) 685-2444 www.reidorchard.com
October 27 Trail of Treats
Children in their favorite costumes can trick-or-treat at locations in Smothers Park and from merchants along Second Street.
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November 2016
the theme, “Appalachian Spirit.” The Holiday Forest runs in conjunction with November 5 Spirit,” an Veterans Day Parade “Appalachian exhibit of American folk art Our veterans will be from 12 southeastern states. celebrated during the 901 Frederica St. annual Veterans Day Parade (270) 685-3181 at noon along Second Street. November 19 www.owensboro.org/events
Santa and his reindeer will be there, and Santa will donate $5 to Care Net, a pregnancy support center, for each person who beats him. 199 W. Veterans Blvd. 270-685-5077
November 5-6 Preservation Station Market Days
Carolers, storefront decorations, indoor performers and other activities make up the annual Holiday Stroll on Second and Third streets from Daviess to St. Ann streets. Activities are from 4-8 p.m.
Preservation Station, which opened in the former West Louisville Elementary School, features vendors selling antiques, vintage items and handcrafted goods. Market Days are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first Saturday of the month and noon to 5 p.m. the first Sunday of the month. 9661 Kentucky 56
November 11-13 Kraftucky
80th Annual Owensboro- Daviess County Christmas Parade This is the largest Christmas parade in Kentucky and the tristate area. Bands, lighted floats and Santa Claus will entertain all ages starting at 4:30 p.m. in downtown Owensboro. www.ChristmasParade. net
November 25 - January 1 Christmas at Panther Creek
This outdoor driving lighted tour features The Owensboro more than 400,000 lights Convention Center is winding through Panther hosting Kraftucky, an arts Creek Park. $3 charge per and crafts show. carload. Wagon rides are 501 W. Second St. also available. Open from (270) 687-8800 6-9 p.m. www.owensborocenter.com 5160 Wayne Bridge Road November 12 (270) 685-6142
December 31 40th Annual Holiday Fores
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The Owensboro Museum December 3 of Fine Art presents Reindeer Run 5K this annual celebration This family-friendly 5K that features trees and decorations interpreting starts at Smothers Park.
December 3 Holiday Stroll
December 2-3 Owensboro Dance Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Owensboro Dance Theatre presents its take on this Christmas classic featuring more than 100 community members along with the theatre company and guest artists. It’s at 7 p.m. at the RiverPark Center. 101 Daviess St. (270) 687-2787 www. owensborodancetheatre.org
December 3-4 Preservation Station Market Days
Preservation Station, which opened in the former West Louisville Elementary School, features vendors selling antiques, vintage items and handcrafted goods. Market
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December 13 Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops
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EVENTS, JANUARY – APRIL 2017
Note: These are events traditionally held in The Owensboro Symphony Owensboro-Daviess County early each year. Please check Orchestra, with the with the Daviess County Owensboro Symphony Convention & Visitors Chorus, Kentucky Youth Bureau or the organizations Chorale and Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra, directly to make sure these plus special guests, present events are taking place as this annual holiday show at previously scheduled. the RiverPark Center. It is anuary at 3 p.m. 101 Daviess St. Ag Expo
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The Grain Day committee plans this annual event, which is traditionally held the last Wednesday in January at the Owensboro Convention Center. Contact the Daviess County Cooperative Extension at 270-685-8480 for more information.
February 2017
Kentucky’s Sportsman Show The Owensboro Convention Center typically hosts this expo in January or February. In 2015, it was the weekend of Jan. 9-11. 501 West Second St. (270) 687-8800
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Stones and Bones
This annual fundraiser for the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 122 E. Second St., often has a Mardi Gras theme and is traditionally held in February or March. For more information, contact the museum at (270) 687-2732.
Owensboro Boat and Recreation Show The Owensboro Convention Center typically hosts this show at the end of February. In 2015, it was Feb. 26-March 1.
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501 West Second St. (270) 687-8800
March 2017 Home and Garden Show
The Home Builders Association of Owensboro hosts this annual home and garden expo the first weekend in March at the Owensboro Convention center. 501 West Second St. (270) 688-0353
according to its website. The race also raises money for several local organizations. In 2016, this event was on March 19. www.colorblast5k.org
In Concert
Owensboro Dance Theatre typically hosts its annual In Concert in March at the RiverPark Center. The show includes solos by ODT’s senior dancers as well as a themed act that is usually Color Blast 5K based on a popular movie Several local or story. In 2015, it was on organizations partner to host this color run, which March 13-14. 101 Daviess St. is a celebration to support disability awareness, 270-684-9580
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EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS
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34. Ole South BBQ
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35. Dunkin Donuts
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Home of Lanham Brothers Jamboree 17. Misty Meadow Winery 18. Owensboro Dance Theatre
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Ben Hawes Golf Course and Park Golf Course/Range
400 Booth Field Road (270) 687-7137
Bowlodrome/Club 300 600 East 14th St. (270) 684-4737
Camp Loucon Training and Retreat Center 8044 Anneta Road, Leitchfield (270) 242-7160
Daviess County Public Library
2020 Frederica St. (270) 684-0211
Diamond Lanes Bowling 1901 Triplett St. (270) 684-3020 410 Carlton Drive (270) 685-2695
Edge Ice Center
1400 Hickman Ave. (270) 687-8720
Ellis Park Horse Track 3300 U.S. 41, Henderson 1-800-333-8110
Friday After 5
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20 year anniversary. Every Friday May 20 – Sept. 2 at the Owensboro Riverfront. Fun. Friends. Free.
68 Bands! 16 Fridays! Where the Weekend Begins! www.fridayafter5.com
Haunts of Owensboro Walking Tour
Malco Cinema
5435 Frederica St. (270) 683-2123
Mesker Park Zoo
1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, Ind. Call for reservations (812) 435-6143 (270) 313-5596 Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is Hillcrest Golf Course home to more than 700 4346 Old Hartford Road animals, thousands of (270) 687-8717 diverse botanic species and the indoor rainforest Hometown Hero exhibit AMAZONIA, Forest of Riches. Connect Hall of Fame 215 E. Second St. to the natural world. (270) 926-1100 meskerparkzoo.com
International Bluegrass Misty Meadow Winery Music Museum 2743 Keller Road
117 Daviess St. (270) 683-0361 (270) 926-7891 Specializing in www.bluegrassmuseum. homegrown fruit and berry org wines. While sampling wine or purchasing fresh Joe Ford Nature Center fruit, shop the large 3870 West 2nd St. selection of solid wood (270) 302-2755 handcrafted furniture. joefordnaturecenter.com Kentucky Proud.
Kentucky Motor Speedway
8135 Haynes Station Road, Whitesville
Lanham Brothers Jamboree
Diamond Lake Resort’s Good Time Theatre, 7301 Hobbs Road (270) 314-4331
Owensboro Convention Center
501 West Second St. (270) 687-8800 Western Kentucky’s newest, premier meeting space - the Owensboro Convention Center - is a full-service meeting facility overlooking the Ohio River in downtown Owensboro.
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Owensboro-Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau 215 East Second St. (270) 926-1100
Owensboro Dance Theatre 2705 Breckenridge St. (270) 684-9580 odt1982@gmail.com Owensboro’s resident dance company presents a three-concert series each season: “The Nutcracker,” a holiday tradition in Owensboro; “In Concert” and a professional dance company concert.
Owensboro Museum of Fine Art 901 Frederica St.
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(270) 685-3181 Owensboro Regional 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Farmers Market Tuesday-Thursday, 10 2818 New Hartford a.m.-7 p.m., Friday and 1-4 Road p.m., Saturday and Sunday. (270) 275-9291 Major traveling exhibitions; visual Owensboro and performing arts; interpretive events and Symphony Orchestra educational programs for 211 E. Second St. children and adults. (270) 684-0661 omfa.us
Owensboro Museum of The Ozone Laser Tag 533 Triplett St. Science and History (270) 926-8993 122 E. Second St. (270) 687-2732
Owensboro Oilers Baseball
www.owensborooilers. com
Panther Creek Golf Club
4641 Kentucky 1514, Utica (270) 785-4565
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Pinecliffe Gardens Daylily and Hosta Farm 6745 Foster Road, Philpot (270) 281-9791
The Pearl Club at The Summit
RiverPark Center
value to the community using local talent. At 60 years old, we’re “The Longest Running Show in Town!”
4762 Pleasant Valley Road, Philpot (270) 244-0040
Tropicana Evansville 101 Daviess St. 421 NW Riverside (270) 687-2770 Drive, Evansville, Ind. info@RiverParkCenter.org (812) 433-4000 RiverPark Center is a nonprofit performing arts and Trunnell’s Farm Market community center that 9255 U.S. 431 entertains and educates nearly (270) 733-2222 200,000 people, including 25,000 children, annually Western Kentucky through nearly 800 events.
Preservation Station
Skates Alive
6501 Summit Drive (270) 281-4653
Pleasant Valley Riding Stables
9661 Kentucky 56 (270) 925-1124
Reid’s Orchard
4812 Kentucky 144 (270) 685-2444 Reid’s Orchard offers fruits, vegetables, flowers, plus the Reidland Play Area, The Apple House and School Tours, and we’re a beautiful site for Weddings & Receptions!
600 Salem Drive (270) 926-7655
Theatre Workshop of Owensboro
Trinity Centre, 407 W. Fifth St. Empress Theatre, 418 Frederica St. (270) 683-5003 TWO brings social, artistic and educational
Botanical Garden 25 Carter Road (270) 852-8925
Windy Hollow Raceway Park
4731 Windy Hollow Road (270) 785-4300
World’s Largest Sassafras Tree
Corner of Frederica Street and Maple Avenue
Area Parks cIty pArks Adkisson-Greenbelt
Ben Hawes Park
400 Booth Field Road Features include a playground and hiking/ mountain biking trails.
The Greenbelt is a paved, multiuse trail that Chautauqua Park 1201 Bluff Ave. encircles several miles of Features include skate the city. Walking, running, park, walking trails and biking and skating are baseball diamonds. allowed on the trail.
English Park
2 Woodford Ave. Features include Ohio River view, boat ramp and playground.
Jack C. Fisher Park
3900 West Fifth Street Road Features include a fourfield softball complex, practice field, paved walking trail and picnic facilities.
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Kendall-Perkins Park
West Fifth Street Features include a SprayPark, playground and tennis and basketball courts.
Owensboro Parks & Recreation
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1530 McJohnson Ave. (270) 687-8700
Smothers Park
199 West Veterans Byers Avenue between Blvd. Features include J.R. Miller Boulevard and seasonal concession stand, Veach Road. Features include a Lazy Dayz Playground and playground, paved walking a SprayPark. trail, tennis and basketball courts and SprayPark. Thompson-Berry Park
Legion Park
Moreland Park
1215 Hickman Ave. Features include tennis and basketball courts, a playground and paved walking trail.
Soccer Complex
1 Carter Road Features include an 11-field soccer complex, picnic facilities and playground.
Waymond Morris Park
5200 Todd Bridge Road Features include a fourfield football complex, paved walking trail and lake.
County Parks Daviess County Parks & Recreation 2620 Kentucky 81 (270) 685-6142
Horse Fork Creek Park 3005 Fairview Drive Features include a large soccer complex, multiuse trail and lake.
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Panther Creek Park 5160 Wayne Bridge Road (270) 926-6481 Features include trails,
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a lake, ball diamonds and picnic shelters.
Yellow Creek Park 5710 Kentucky 144
(270) 281-0436 Features include hiking trails, multi-purpose sports areas, Pioneer Village and a playground.
Eating Out BAKED GOODS, COFFEE AND MORE Baskin Robbins
3245 Mount Moriah Ave. (270) 240-5104
Cold Stone Creamery 5140 Frederica St. (270) 683-6570 112 Allen St.
The Cupcakery
231 Williamsburg Square (270) 684-3809 112 Allen St. (270) 231-3008
Dalisha’s Desserts 1010 Allen St. (270) 663-1258
Diane’s Bakery Delights 2710 E. Fourth St. (270) 684-1108
The Crème Coffee House
109 E. Second St. (270) 683-7787 This is your unique, eclectic coffee house. We not only have the best specialty lattes, but we serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts.
Koehler’s Bakery 1801 Carter Road (270) 683-2253
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 5035 Frederica St., Suite 5 (270) 215-2365 4431 Springhill Dr., Suite D (270) 796-9003
Rolling Pin Pastry Shop 1129 E. 18th St. (270) 683-8363
Starbucks Dunkin’ Donuts 3011 Frederica St. (270) 686-8200
2402 Frederica St. (270) 684-0272 5151 Frederica St. (Target) (270) 686-7033
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BARBECUE Fritz’s Bar-B-Q Shack 1230 Crabtree Ave. (270) 478-4931
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn 2840 W. Parrish Ave. (270) 684-8143
Old Hickory Pit Bar-B-Q
338 Washington Ave. (270) 926-9000 Old Hickory BBQ is over six generations of
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award winning BBQ, chicken, baby back ribs, helping make Owensboro, pork, beef, smoked bologna Kentucky the barbecue and bbq chicken salad. capital of the world. Come getcha some. Ole South Barbeque 3523 Kentucky 54 BARS/PUBS (270) 926-6464 6 a.m.-8 p.m., MondayThursday; 6 a.m.-9 p.m., 3 Monkeys 4th St. Pub Friday-Saturday; 6 a.m.-2 1006 East Fourth St. p.m. Sunday. (270) 478-7856 Owensboro & western Kentucky’s best kept BBQ secret! Breakfast, lunch Boiler Room and dinner buffet everyday! 1100 Walnut St. Carry-out and catering (270) 684-4999 available.
Henry’s Boogalou BBQ CYO Brewing 1401 Carter Road (270) 689-2271 Home of small batch bbq,
119 E. Second St. (270) 883-1045
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Gambrinus Libation Emporium 116 West Second St. (270) 663-5464
Milligan’s Lounge
3136 West Second St. (inside the Ramada Inn) (270) 685-3941
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Hayden’s Drive-In
Cracker Barrel
9209 Kentucky 56 (270) 229-0180
Old Country Store 5311 Frederica St. (270) 684-4118
Norman McDonald’s Country Restaurant 6161 Kentucky 54 (270) 729-4272
Great Harvest Bread Co.
O’Bryan Bar & Grill
3211 Frederica St. (270) 691-0093 4431 Springhill Dr. (270) 240-5554
Our Place
Logan’s Roadhouse
7006 Kentucky 815 (270) 229-9100 718 W. Ninth St. (270) 683-9882
Rocky’s Bar & Grill 819 Crittenden St. (270) 852-8835
Sandbar Bar & Grill 1108 W Ninth St. (270) 686-0007
Ritzy’s 4527 Kentucky 54 East (270) 852-8887 4925 Frederica St. (270) 691-9195
The Yellow Rose
3220 W. Second St. (270) 926-6104
O’Charley’s 5205 Frederica St., (270) 686-8780
Wyndall’s Wonder Whip Spudz-N-Stuff 2434 E. Fourth St. (270) 684-8575
Taylor’s Bar & Grill 2509 W. Parrish Ave. (270) 683-5577
2945 Wimsatt Court (270) 684-3131
3500 Villa Point (270) 804-4747
CASUAL DINING
T.G.I. Friday’s
Applebee’s Grill & Bar
5135 Frederica St. (270) 686-1910
5120 Frederica St. (270) 926-3472
Texas Roadhouse
Bob Evans Restaurant
943 Moseley Road (270) 689-0086
Big Dipper
The Briarpatch
2820 W. Parrish Ave. (270) 684-4806
2760 Veach Road (270) 685-3329
DINERS AND MORE
Gary’s Drive-In
Cheddar’s
Dee’s BBQ and Diner
BURGERS AND MORE
2220 Veach Road (270) 683-4289
3123 Kentucky 54 (270) 683-3515
3040 Highland Pointe Dr. (270) 685-2092
1362 E. Fourth St. (270) 686-0022
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Deloris’ Café
2123 Triplett St. (270) 689-0997
Denny’s
4545 Frederica St. (270) 684-5488
Mendy’s Kitchen 924 Crabtree Ave. (270) 685-0835
Windy Hollow Restaurant
Dinner Bell Restaurant 8260 Kentucky 81 6057 Kentucky 2830 (inside the Hawesway Truckstop) (270) 685-5067
JD’s Restaurant
1420 Breckenridge St. (270) 683-9419
Madewell’s Corner Café 924 E. Second St. (270) 926-5002
(open Sundays only) (270) 785-4088
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1650 Starlite Dr. (270) 852-7777
Mr. Wok Express 3435 Frederica St. (270) 926-3688
New China Buffet 4768 Frederica St. (270) 683-7363
Pan Asian Chinese Food CHINESE, 2656 Frederica St. JAPANESE, INDIAN (270) 852-5288 or (270) 852-5335
Fuji of Japan 4028 Frederica St. (270) 685-0046
Shogun of Japan 5010 Wildcat Way (270) 685-9980
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Tokyo Japanese Restaurant 3415 Frederica St. (270) 926-1020
Wasabi Express 636 Southtown Blvd (270) 684-3500 3238 Suite 5 Kidron Valley Way (270) 683-3060
DOWNTOWN DINING Another Broken Egg 701 W. First St. (inside the Holiday Inn) 270-691-8960
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Bee Bop’s
122 W. Second St. (270) 663-0623 Locally owned 50s-style diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outside seating is available.
Bill’s Restaurant
Fetta Specialty Pizza 118 Saint Ann St. (270) 926-0005 4431 Springhilll Drive, Suite E (270) 478-4410
Lure Seafood & Grille
420 Frederica St. (270) 852-8120
401 W. Second St. (inside Hampton Inn and Suites) (270) 240-4556
Colby’s Deli
The Miller House
Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits
MEXICAN/ FUSION
401 Frederica St. (270) 684-2495
204 W. Third St. (270) 685-4239
Famous Bistro
102 W. Second St. (270) 686-8202
301 E. 5th St. (270) 685-5878
El Toribio Mexican Restaurant
630 Emory Dr. (270) 691-6133 3034 E. Fourth St. (270) 683-8361
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Cecilia’s Pizza
3600 Frederica St., Suite F 1741 Scherm Road (270) 689-0954 (270) 684-0050 6530 U.S. 231 Papa Grande (270) 729-5700 544 Southtown Blvd. 5000 Frederica St. (inside (270) 683-1615 Towne Square Mall) (270) 684-2600 Real Hacienda 3023 Highland Pointe Dr. (270) 684-5595 Fetta Specialty Pizza 4820 Frederica St. 4431 Springhilll Drive, (270) 685-5950 Suite E Eating in Real Hacienda, (270) 478-4410 is like been in Mexico without leaving town. Best Maloney’s Pizza margaritas. Indoor and outdoor dining experience. 3030 Highland Pointe We accommodate small Drive and large parties. (270) 684-8080
Salsarita’s
3500 Villa Point (270) 686-7505
PIZZA/ITALIAN 54 Pizza Express
Niko’s Italian Restaurant 2200 East Parrish Ave. (270) 852-1618
1700 Starlite Drive (270) 683-5400 3101 Alvey Park Drive (270) 683-5454
Olive Garden
Brick House Pizza
Pizza By The Guy
2410 Frederica St. (270) 231-8083
5204 Frederica St. (270) 683-4848
PizzAroma
611 Emory Drive (270) 684-1111 3020 U.S. 60 East (270) 691-0064
Thruston Pizza & Subs 5615 Kentucky 144 (270) 281-9900
SEAFOOD Catfish Willy’s
1017 Tamarack Road (270) 686-3677
Red Lobster
3410 Frederica St., (270) 926-4045
SPORTS BARS Beef O’Brady’s
3189 Fairview Drive (270) 685-4969
Buffalo Wild Wings 4736 Frederica St. 270-686-7800
Show-Me’s
5000 Frederica St. (inside 3115 Commonwealth Court Towne Square Mall) (270) 686-8603 (270) 683-7788
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Shopping & Retail Abbington’s Bridal 1531 Frederica St. (270) 684-4547
Black Sheep Antiques
7094 U.S. 231 (270) 903-7859 Andria’s Candies 217 Allen St. Located just five miles (270) 684-3733 south of the Owensboro bypass, we have something Bella Ragazza 120-A West Second St. for all ages and eras of (270) 993-5069 antique lovers. Come visit us Tuesday through The Baker’s Rack Saturday to see some of our 2690 Frederica St. beautiful pieces. (270) 684-6130 The Bakers Rack is a unique gift store for Owensboro and beyond. It features home accessories, china, crystal, antiques and a wide range of gifts.
Blossoms/ The Shoe Garden 805 Frederica St. (270) 689-2229
Book & Music Exchange C-ing Polkadots 4032 Frederica St. (270) 688-5955
Moneytree-Book & Music Exchange 1421 Triplett St (270) 684-0000
115 West Second St. (270) 240-4394
Danhauer Drugs 330 Frederica St. (270) 684-2341
Don & Daisy’s Pharmacy Plus
720 West Byers Ave. (270) 683-2400
The Earle Menswear 2660 Frederica St. (270) 684-3111
Elizabeth’s Weddings and Formal Wear 1616 Frederica St. (270) 674-0312
Excursions
2738 Frederica St. (270) 926-8388
Glass Factory
3811 Kentucky 54 (270) 312-2300
Gordy’s Owensboro Music Center
1303 Breckenridge St. (270) 684-2156
Home Inspired
3271 Alvey Park Drive (270) 684-9047
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Inspector Gadgets 503 E. 18th St. (270) 689-0777
Iron Horse Liquors 3031 Burlew Blvd. (270) 926-3787
J’s Liquors
2509 West Parrish Ave. (270) 685-2397
J’s Liquors & The Cheese Shop 2216 New Hartford Road (270) 683-8378
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Lance & Company Jewelers
website. We also do extensive repairs and restoration of jewelry, watches and clocks.
Legends
Owensboro Antique Mall
2730 Frederica St. (270) 686-0001
325 Park Plaza Drive (270) 684-9600
Lifeway Christian Stores
5221 Frederica St. (270) 685-4901
Lodan Jewelry
315 Park Plaza Drive (270) 663-0399
Kid’s Inspired
Merle Norman Cos3271 Alvey Park Drive metics (270) 541-1012
KidStop Children’s Boutique 3333 Frederica St. (270) 926-6433
Kohl’s
3500 Villa Point (270) 684-3632
Kuntry Kutter
122 E. 18th St. (270) 764-5524
2785 Veach Road (270) 685-2259
M&M Jewelers
100 W. Second St. (270) 684-8861
Nick T. Arnold Jewelers
3630 Frederica St. (270) 686-8463 Jewelers since 1902, Nick T. Arnold offers a vast selection of merchandise in the store and on its
500 West Third St. (270) 684-3003
Owensboro Peddlers Mall
601 Commerce Drive (270) 685-8292
Owensboro RV
3810 West Parrish Ave. (270) 316-0661
Owensboro Trading Post
420 Breckenridge St. (270) 925-1967
Owensboro Winnelson 2110 Grimes Ave. (270) 691-6040
Party Paper Place
320 Washington Ave. (270) 684-5189
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Patti’s Resale
605 Park Plaza Drive (270) 684-9679
Peachtree Gallery
108 West Second St. (270) 926-1081
Peacocks and Pearls 3811 Kentucky 54, Suite 103 (270) 926-7467
Pier 1 Imports
5221 Frederica St., Suite 101 (270) 683-2323
Rebecca’s Gift Gallery 512 E. Parrish Ave. (270) 684-0103
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want to change the way people think about their dining experience. From simple lunches to delicious dinners, family and business events are all handcrafted by our chef – down to every last intimate detail for our guests.
Shoe Carnival
5241 Frederica St. (270) 689-0717
Shoe Stop
4650 Frederica St. (270) 686-7508 shoestopky.com Shoe Stop is a locally owned store and has the largest selection of shoes in the region. If you’re looking for the perfect fit in the perfect style and color, there is no place better.
Simply Chic
101-A West Third St. (270) 683-6333
Sara Michaels
Southtown Plaza
(Best Buy, Target, TJ 113 N. First St. Central City, KY 42330 Maxx, Jo-Ann Fabrics, PetSmart, Cato and 270-225-3007 more) sara-michaels.com We at Sara Michaels 5100 Frederica St.
Studio Slant
624 Emory Drive (270) 684-3570 Studio Slant is an art studio and unique gift boutique, with the purpose of combating the “oatmealization” of the world. The handmade movement is growing. Celebrate Art, Celebrate Humanity!
T.D.’s Tuff Decisions
Costumes available for any occasion! Balloons, lingerie and adult novelties available as well! Give us a call and we’ll be happy to help! We offer free delivery in city limits!
Towne Square Mall 5000 Frederica St. (270) 683-4545
Towne Square North
(Books-a-Million, Hobby Lobby and more) 4600 Frederica St.
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Trisons
507 Frederica St. (270) 683-2309
Upper Room Music 540 Carlton Drive (270) 683-7575
Val-U Liquors
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selection of craft beers and wine on the largest sales floor in town. Friendly staff that is always ready to help, so come on in! valuliquors. com.
Welbornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Floral Company
available to you daily. We offer residential, business, and corporate delivery seven days a week. Order online 24/7. welbornfloralco.com
Willow Tree
3023 Highland Pointe 920 E. 4th St. 3121 Commonwealth (270) 926-2555 Serving Owensboro Locally owned and and surrounding counties Court (270) 926-6154 operated, offering a large since 1958, we are
Accommodations Comfort Suites 230 Salem Drive (270) 926-7675
Country Inn and Suites 3220 W. Parrish Ave. (270) 685-2433
Courtyard Owensboro 3120 Highland Pointe Drive (270) 685-4140
Days Inn
Hampton Inn
Fairfield Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront
3720 New Hartford Road (270) 684-9621
800 Salem Drive (270) 688-8887
French Lick Resort and Casino
8670 W. State Road 56 French Lick, Ind. (812) 936-9300
615 Salem Drive (270) 926-2006
401 West Second St. (270) 685-2005
Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront 701 W. First St. 270-683-1111
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Motel 6
4585 Frederica St. (270) 686-8606
Ramada Inn
3136 W. Second St. (270) 685-3941
Sleep Inn
51 Bon Harbor Hills (270) 691-6200
Super 8 Motel
1027 Goetz Drive (270) 685-3388
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Tropicana Evansville
421 N.W. Riverside Drive, Evansville, Ind. (812) 433-4400
AreA cAmpgrOunDs Windy Hollow Campground and Recreational Area
5141 Windy Hollow Road (270) 785-4150
Diamond Lake Resort and Campground 7301 Hobbs Road (270) 229-4900
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Higher Learning
Kentucky Wesleyan College 3000 Frederica St. (270) 926-3111 Kentucky Wesleyan is a nationally acclaimed liberal arts college that offers 30 majors and 10 pre-professional choices, including well-known programs in the sciences, business, education, criminal justice, zoology, religion, psychology and music. www.kwc.edu
Brescia University 717 Frederica St. (270) 686-4338
Owensboro Community & Technical College 4800 New Hartford Road (270) 686-4400
Western Kentucky University â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Owensboro 4821 New Hartford Road (270) 684-9797
Transportation Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1104 Frederica St. (270) 926-4477 703 Salem Drive (270) 685-2220
Executive Taxi Service
3520 New Hartford Road, Suite 208 (270) 926-8000
Hertz Rent a Car
3295 Highland Pointe Drive (270) 926-4788 5051 Frederica St. (270) 683-1624
Limos by Knight
2921 Frederica St. (270) 684-4688 Limos By Knight has a vehicle for any occasion from Proms, Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries to Wine & Bourbon Tours, etc. Call us today or visit www.limosbyknight.com.
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport 2200 Airport Road (270) 685-4179
Allegiant Air (nonstop flights to Orlando) (702) 505-8888
Cape Air (nonstop flights to St. Louis) (866) 227-3247
Owensboro Transit System 430 Allen St. (270) 687-8570
River City Trolley Owensboro Transit System (270) 687-8570
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Just In Case The Clinic at Walmart 3151 Kentucky 54 (270) 685-1260 5031 Frederica St. (270) 686-1399
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital 1201 Pleasant Valley Road (270) 417-2000 For an emergency, dial 911
Owensboro Medical Practice
2211 Mayfair Ave. (270) 688-1352
1200 Breckenridge Street Owensboro KY 42303 270-683-8672 (Vora) We are Multi Specialty physician practice serving in four counties for 15 years. Our immediate care is open seven days a week with extended hours. www.OwensboroMedical.com
Immediate Care Center
Springs Urgent Care
Gateway Urgent Care
3245 Mt. Moriah Ave., Suite 10 (270) 663-0955
One Health Urgent Care - Ford
1200 Breckenridge St., Suite 103 (270) 683-7553
2200 E. Parrish Ave. (270) 852-1632