Visit Owensboro

A guide to Owensboro, Kentucky.

Owensboro is Kentucky’s fourth-largest city, nestled on the banks of the Ohio River in Western Kentucky.

Owensboro hosts more than 20 annual festivals, including the world-famous International Bar-B-Q Festival, ROMP: Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival, Big O Music Fest and the International Mystery Writer’s Festival.

Besides festivals, there are special events in Owensboro nearly every week of the year.

Owensboro is home to the International Bluegrass Music Museum, the world’s only facility dedicated to the history and preservation of the international history of bluegrass music.

Owensboro is also renowned as a town for sports. With outstanding sports complexes hosting numerous tournaments and national championships, Owensboro is one of the best places in the USA to play or watch sports.

Centrally located among numerous midwestern cities, Owensboro’s hospitality, facilities and attractions make it a winning choice for conventions and meetings of any kind.

Owensboro has much to offer. We invite you to explore our app and encourage you to come for a visit.

Please feel free to contact us to experience our famous southern hospitality.

The Visit Owensboro will help you plan your stay and ensure that you feel at home once you are here.

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