Offering a free meal to whomever wishes to attend. Event takes place every other Friday at Kendall-Perkins Park.

These dates are Open Track Days for children and their parents to come out to the track to find out more about Soapbox Derby Racing and to take trial runs down the hill. The May 6th date will also be our Super Kids Race for special needs children. The winner of this race will advance to the All American Race in Akron during the summer. The June 3rd will also be our Impound Day for racers that will be running in the Local Soapbox Race on June 10th.

Monthly Cruise-In with classic cars, hot rods, and roadsters

FALL T-BALL

Registration Deadline: Friday, June 30
Season Begins: Monday, August 21

Pre-Season Parent's Meeting
Monday, August 7
Owensboro Parks & Recreation

Fee: $56 per child ($10 sibling discount)

Registration includes a team t-shirt, team hat, end of the season award and Halloween themed t-ball night!

Game Times:  5:45-6:45 p.m. or 6:50-7:50 p.m.
Game Night: Monday

On-line registration

Find more information by visiting: https://owensboro.org/assets/files/CT_CityBrochure.pdf

Evening Session

7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Admission

• $7.00 - includes skate rental
• $5.00 - bring your own skates
• $2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Our primary goal with this event is to strengthen family relationships in our
school community and to promote a healthier lifestyle for our students and their
families. This is a 5K timed road race, with post race snacks and age group
awards given on the 50 yard line of the OHS football field.

2023 OWENSBORO NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE CLEANUP SCHEDULE

The Owensboro Neighborhood Alliances will once again host the annual neighborhood cleanups this year. The cleanups will take place from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the dates listed below. All residents in the cleanup areas are encouraged to help beautify the neighborhood by picking up litter along sidewalks and streets on their scheduled cleanup day. Boundaries for your neighborhood alliance can be found at https://services.owensboro.org/maps/citizen-information.

The Sanitation Department will provide free curbside pick-up to alliance residential customers for junk furniture, appliances, tires, and other items. Place items curbside by the Friday night prior to your scheduled cleanup. If you have large items, please call CityAction at 270-687-4444 or e-mail cityaction@owensboro.org BY THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE YOUR CLEANUP to schedule pick-up. Smaller items must be bagged or boxed. Sanitation crews CANNOT collect construction debris/materials, yard waste, dirt, paint, or any type of liquid.

March 11         Southeast

March 18         Midtown East

March 25         Hillcrest

April 1             Wesleyan-Shawnee

April 15           Northwest

April 22           Audubon-Bon Harbor

April 29           Apollo

May 6              Dogwood Azalea

May 20            Dugan Best

June 10            Shifley-York

June 17            Seven Hills

June 24            Old Owensboro

Contact: Adrienne Carrico at Adrienne.Carrico@owensboro.org or 270-687-8561

AfternoonSession

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Admission

• $6.00 - includes skate rental
• $5.00 - bring your own skates
• $2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

For pre-registered participants ONLY.

Tuesday, May 9
5:30 p.m.
Edge Ice Center

One parent or guardian - no children please.

OWENSBORO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

2023 MEETING DATES

Dates for Owensboro Board of Commissioners meetings and work sessions for the remainder of 2023 are listed below. Commission meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. and the Work Sessions begin at 12:00 p.m. (Noon), in the Commission Chambers located on the fourth floor at City Hall, 101 E. 4th Street. Meeting dates are subject to change and if so, will be published.

For pre-registered participants ONLY.

Thursday, May 11
5:30 p.m.
Owensboro Parks & Recreation Administrative Center

One paretn or guardian - no children please.

The International Bar-B-Q Festival is thrilled to introduce BBQ and Barrels – a celebration of two of Owensboro’s rich traditions! We’re bringing the focus back to its roots- true Kentucky barbecue- while adding in elements of Kentucky bourbon. Guests will love the familiarity of the traditional festival, including the Backyard BBQ Cookoff, church cooking teams, live music, carnival rides, and more barbecue vendors than you have ever seen in downtown Owensboro- all open to the general public! The Owensboro Convention Center will be the home of the “Barrels,” offering ticketed bourbon tastings, food pairings, and educational classes. Join us in Downtown Owensboro on May 12 & 13, 2023, and Savor the Flavor of BBQ & Barrels!

Evening Session

7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Admission

• $7.00 - includes skate rental
• $5.00 - bring your own skates
• $2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Register now for the 2023 BBQ 5K! Click to sign up: https://runsignup.com/bbq5k Adult registration is $35 and students (18 and younger) are $20. Register before April 24 to guarantee your shirt size! The first 250 finishers will receive a medal; the top 3 winners in each age level will get a special medal. 8 AM Start Time: Competitive (chip timed) racers will be in the front of the pack; noncompetitive racers & walkers will stage in the back of the pack. There is a small online registration fee applied by "RunSignUp" at checkout. PRE-race bag pick up will be at YMCA May 11 & 12 from 5 AM-9 PM. Online registration ends Wed, May 10th. Day of registration is $40.00/person and shirts are not provided. All proceeds benefit programming needs at the Owensboro Family YMCA!

We will have storybook characters, snacks, face painting, balloon artists, and free book give away. We are promoting our Imagination Library program at this free event.

AfternoonSession

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Admission

• $6.00 - includes skate rental
• $5.00 - bring your own skates
• $2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

This event is a spring concert for CVMS. We will have three choirs performing a variety of songs, showcasing what the students have learned over the course of the 2022-2023 school year.

Visit Owensboro, in partnership with the City of Owensboro and German American Bank, is bringing a drone show to downtown Owensboro over the Ohio River on Wednesday, May 17 and Friday, 19.

Firefly Drone Shows will bring 300 drones to fly over the river, making different shapes and formations for spectators to enjoy. The show will begin at 8:30 P.M. each evening and last for approximately 15 minutes. A synced soundtrack will be played both nights to go along with the drone show.

December 16, 2022

For information, contact Kim Tignor, at (270)687-8580 or kim.tignor@owensboro.org

        PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

         2023 MEETING SCHEDULE

               NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Board will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers located on the fourth floor at City Hall, 101 E. 4^th Street, Owensboro, Kentucky.  Meeting dates are subject to change and if so, will be published.   

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            For more information about the City of Owensboro, visit us on the web at www.owensboro.org.

Friday After 5 is a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts held every Friday on the eight block, stunningly beautiful Owensboro, Kentucky riverfront.

Friday After 5 began in 1996 with four concerts and grew into a 16-week signature festival for the entire tri-state area hosting more than 50,000 visitors each season on the riverfront every Friday After 5. It’s Where the Weekend Begins!

Fun. Friends. Free.

Friday After 5 was again named one of the “Top Ten Summer Festivals” in Kentucky and just won the prestigious Reader’s Choice Platinum Award for “Best Community Event” of the year.  The festival includes live bands, family events, food and entertainment and our “Toast to the Sunset” at each Friday After 5.

Hours: 6pm until 11:30pm each Friday

Evening Session

7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Admission

• $7.00 - includes skate rental
• $5.00 - bring your own skates
• $2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

May 20-21 is a Rally Race Weekend where racers from around the area and surrounding states will be competing to earn points to attend the All American Race in Akron. Racers will be recognized and there will be games and other activities for them and their families. June 10th will be the Local Race where kids will compete to earn a trip to the All American Race in Akron. June 11th is the rain date for the Local Race. August 19-20 is another Rally Race Weekend. September 9-10 and November 4-5 are Rally Races where racers from the area and other states will compete for points to earn a trip to the All American Race in Akron. 

2023 OWENSBORO NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE CLEANUP SCHEDULE

The Owensboro Neighborhood Alliances will once again host the annual neighborhood cleanups this year. The cleanups will take place from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the dates listed below. All residents in the cleanup areas are encouraged to help beautify the neighborhood by picking up litter along sidewalks and streets on their scheduled cleanup day. Boundaries for your neighborhood alliance can be found at https://services.owensboro.org/maps/citizen-information.

The Sanitation Department will provide free curbside pick-up to alliance residential customers for junk furniture, appliances, tires, and other items. Place items curbside by the Friday night prior to your scheduled cleanup. If you have large items, please call CityAction at 270-687-4444 or e-mail cityaction@owensboro.org BY THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE YOUR CLEANUP to schedule pick-up. Smaller items must be bagged or boxed. Sanitation crews CANNOT collect construction debris/materials, yard waste, dirt, paint, or any type of liquid.

March 11         Southeast

March 18         Midtown East

March 25         Hillcrest

April 1             Wesleyan-Shawnee

April 15           Northwest

April 22           Audubon-Bon Harbor

April 29           Apollo

May 6              Dogwood Azalea

May 20            Dugan Best

June 10            Shifley-York

June 17            Seven Hills

June 24            Old Owensboro

Contact: Adrienne Carrico at Adrienne.Carrico@owensboro.org or 270-687-8561

AfternoonSession

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Admission

• $6.00 - includes skate rental
• $5.00 - bring your own skates
• $2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Free Concerts in Downtown Owensboro, Saturday nights from 7:00 -9:00 P.M. May - September. Find more information at LiveontheBanks.com

Giant Games the whole family can enjoy!

• Checkers
• Connect Four
• Jenga
• and more

McConnell Plaza

Noon - 8:00 p.m.

FREE

Weather Permitting

Annual Rolling Thunder-Run for the Wall Memorial Service

Friday After 5 is a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts held every Friday on the eight block, stunningly beautiful Owensboro, Kentucky riverfront.

Friday After 5 began in 1996 with four concerts and grew into a 16-week signature festival for the entire tri-state area hosting more than 50,000 visitors each season on the riverfront every Friday After 5. It’s Where the Weekend Begins!

Fun. Friends. Free.

Friday After 5 was again named one of the “Top Ten Summer Festivals” in Kentucky and just won the prestigious Reader’s Choice Platinum Award for “Best Community Event” of the year.  The festival includes live bands, family events, food and entertainment and our “Toast to the Sunset” at each Friday After 5.

Hours: 6pm until 11:30pm each Friday

Evening Session

7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Admission

• $7.00 - includes skate rental
• $5.00 - bring your own skates
• $2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Hours of Operations

Monday - Saturday:    Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday:                      1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Daily Fees

Admission                  $5.00 per person
Children Under 2        FREE
Groups (10 or More)  $3.00 per person

Happy Hour Admission - $2.00 per person

Monday - Saturday      3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday                        3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

AfternoonSession

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Admission

• $6.00 - includes skate rental
• $5.00 - bring your own skates
• $2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Free Concerts in Downtown Owensboro, Saturday nights from 7:00 -9:00 P.M. May - September. Find more information at LiveontheBanks.com

Giant Games the whole family can enjoy!

• Checkers
• Connect Four
• Jenga
• and more

McConnell Plaza

Noon - 8:00 p.m.

FREE

Weather Permitting

Hours of Operations

Monday - Saturday:    Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday:                      1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Daily Fees

Admission                  $5.00 per person
Children Under 2        FREE
Groups (10 or More)  $3.00 per person

Happy Hour Admission - $2.00 per person

Monday - Saturday      3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday                        3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Annual Commemoration Of Memorial Day at Sportscenter War Memorial

Annual Memorial Day Walk for the Fallen in conjunction with the 5k event by Brandon Scott Mullins Memorial Foundation. Approximately 11 mile walk around Owensboro to honor and remember all those who gave their lives while serving in our nation’s military.

Hours of Operations

Monday - Saturday:    Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday:                      1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Daily Fees

Admission                  $5.00 per person
Children Under 2        FREE
Groups (10 or More)  $3.00 per person

Happy Hour Admission - $2.00 per person

Monday - Saturday      3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday                        3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Hours of Operations

Monday - Saturday:    Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday:                      1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Daily Fees

Admission                  $5.00 per person
Children Under 2        FREE
Groups (10 or More)  $3.00 per person

Happy Hour Admission - $2.00 per person

Monday - Saturday      3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday                        3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Hours of Operations

Monday - Saturday:    Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday:                      1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Daily Fees

Admission                  $5.00 per person
Children Under 2        FREE
Groups (10 or More)  $3.00 per person

Happy Hour Admission - $2.00 per person

Monday - Saturday      3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday                        3:30 - 4:30 p.m.