LEISURE & RECREATION
FESTIVALS
REID’S APPLE FESTIVAL // PHOTO BY JAMIE ALEXANDER
INTERNATIONAL BAR-B-Q FESTIVAL Second Weekend in May
PORCHFEST
Best described as “two days of barbecue
PorchFest celebrates community togetherness
heaven,” the International Bar-B-Q Festival
and music. This event is free and open to the
fills the downtown riverfront with the aroma of hickory-smoked chicken, pork, beef, and mutton. Live bands perform on three stages. The festival includes carnival rides, vendor booths, backyard barbecue competitions and so much more.
DAZZLING DAYLILY FESTIVAL Late June
Early June
public and suitable for all ages. Music lovers stroll down Griffith Avenue to enjoy multiple acts on front porch “stages”. Bring your own seats, find your spot, sit and enjoy. Then simply pick up your chairs and take a short walk to the next
FRIDAY AFTER 5 Fridays from late May through early September
welcoming stage!
Owensboro’s FREE live music festival plays on
Late June
the riverfront from Memorial Day to Labor Day
The annual ROMP Festival, the 4-day bluegrass
every summer. Main stage bands perform on the BB&T Plaza at RiverPark Center; acoustic entertainment takes place in the RiverPark Courtyard; Gospel on the River performs in
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ROMP
and Americana music fest held at Yellow Creek Park, is best known for its stellar line-ups, friendly camping atmosphere and easy access
Cannon Hall; local bands perform on the
to artists. Original arts and crafts, farm-to-table
Smothers Park Overlook Stage and Party on the
healthy food vendors and professionally-led
Pier; weekly Street Fairs line the riverfront. It’s
children’s activities (including a spray park and
“Where The Weekend Begins” in Owensboro!
playgrounds) endear audiences to ROMP.
The Dazzling Daylily Festival brings beautiful blooms, plus multiple activities for everyone to enjoy! Balloons Over the Garden will return as well. Check the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden’s website for a complete schedule.
ALL-AMERICAN FOURTH OF JULY July 4th Join us in Downtown Owensboro for an incredible display of fireworks in recognition of our nation’s independence, including a special performance by the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra!
DUST BOWL July A long-standing annual outdoor basketball tournament for the whole community to enjoy. Owensboro’s best and bravest ballers in different age groups take the court at Kendall-Perkins Park each July.
MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL Third Saturday in August A unique blending of cultures come together to educate the public through dancing, music,
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