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

 

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. 

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.

June 2
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Come to Smothers Park and celebrate National Donut Day!

Purchase any drink at the concession stand and get a FREE donut while supplies last.

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.

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.

This is the 3rd annual "Run for Foxy Roxie" 5k. The race is held in honor of Roxanne Lorraine Pickrell. "Roxie" passed away in 2019, at age 13, after a brief battle with brain cancer. The race will be timed by Rise Up and Run for those interested in competing. Walkers are also welcome, as well as strollers and pets on leashes. There will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in both male and female age categories, a top male/top female award, and a spirit award.

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

 

Overlook Stage Lineup	Allen Street Gazebo Lineup
May 20 - OHS Jazz Band & Red Steel	May 20 - Mollie Robinson
May 27 - 101st Airborne Rock Band	May 27 - Latasha Shemwell
June 3 - Cynthia Murray & The End Times	June 3 - KROWN
June 10 - Whiskey Richard	June 10 - Madeline Wilkerson
June 17 - A Barber, A Baker, and a Heartbreaker	June 17 - Arnie Weiner
June 24 - Blackford Creek	June 24 - Maggie Hollis
July 1 - Fallout and Single Barrel Brass Band of the 202nd Army Band	July 1 - Josh Orion
July 8 - Zach Ashby Band	July 8 - EV Mae
July 15 - Funky Luck	July 15 - Lucy Chaney
July 22 - 2nd Annual Downtown Summer Jam in the Plaza	July 22 - Paul Montgomery
July 29 - Shawn Brashear	July 29 - Jade Hagan
August 5 - Cam Thompson & Kalico	August 5 - Emma Brown
August 12 - Galactic Foghorn	August 12 - Angel Rhodes
August 19 - Purse Dive Divas	August 19 - Jed Guillaume
August 26 - Crashing Napster	August 26 - Chuck & Alyssa
September 2 - 100th Army Hard Knox Rock  Band	September 2 - Cara Bishop
September 9 - Midnite Thunder Strikes	September 9 - Freddie Bourne
September 16 - Airshow After Party at Bluegrass Museum Outdoor Stage	September 16 - Skylar Cain
September 23 - Riley Station	September 23 - Tom Small
September 30 - Rack 'em Leon	September 30 - Clint Campbell

 

Outdoor futsal tournament. 6 different age and gender divisions amongst the bowl. Fun event for everyone to enjoy!

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.

Learn to Skate! with the Edge Skating School

The Edge Skating School follows the guidelines se t by the Ice Skating Industry.

Register in person at the Edge or by calling 270-687-8720.

Class levels and descriptions available at owensboroparks.org 

Session 1

Dates: June 5-27
Registration Deadline: June 2

 

Monday Classes - Freestyle 1-10

Fee: $45 - includes 1 hours of ice time (45 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of practice ice), skate rental, 2 FREE Edge session passes, and 2 FREE swimming pool passes.
Class Time: 4:45 p.m.
 

Tuesday Classes - Tot, Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta

Fee: $39 - includes 1 hour of ice time (30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of practice ice), skate rental, 2 FREE Edge session passes, and 2 FREE swimming pool passes.
Class Times
5:30 p.m.     Tots, Pre-Alphs
6:00 p.m.     Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta

 

Must pre-register

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.

Planned night of fellowship, working with Visit Owensboro to secure music at Overlook stage and food trucks.

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.

AUDUBON-BON HARBOR AREA NEIGHBORHOOD

ALLIANCE COMMUNITY YARD SALE

 

The Audubon-Bon Harbor Area Neighborhood Alliance will host a community yard sale from 7:00 am - 12:00 pm on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10. All residents in the Alliance area are encouraged to participate.

 

The Audubon-Bon Harbor Area Neighborhood Alliance includes the neighborhoods of Audubon Acres, Bon Harbor Hills, Turtle Creek, Harbor Trace, Doe Ridge and the Benttree Drive area. Boundaries for the Alliance can be found at https://services.owensboro.org/maps/citizen-information/.         

 

The Audubon-Bon Harbor Area Neighborhood Alliance meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every other month at Audubon Elementary School. However, due to schools being closed for summer break, the next meeting will be on Monday, July 10 at Thompson-Berry Park (1 Carter Road) near the concession stand.

 

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

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.

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.

Community Fellowship Day will consist of Gospel Singing, Gospel Music and Musicians Instruments, Spoken Words, Poetry.

Porchfest is an exciting event that brings members of our community together for a day of fun and music. It's a celebration of local talent, showcasing local musicians playing on the porches of houses in the Griffith Avenue neighborhood. Each stage features numerous acts playing their own unique music, from rock to jazz to folk. Neighbors come out to listen to the live music and meet new people in their community. Porchfests are a great opportunity for musicians to perform and for people to mingle with their neighbors. So grab your lawn chairs, come out and enjoy the music!

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

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

 

Overlook Stage Lineup	Allen Street Gazebo Lineup
May 20 - OHS Jazz Band & Red Steel	May 20 - Mollie Robinson
May 27 - 101st Airborne Rock Band	May 27 - Latasha Shemwell
June 3 - Cynthia Murray & The End Times	June 3 - KROWN
June 10 - Whiskey Richard	June 10 - Madeline Wilkerson
June 17 - A Barber, A Baker, and a Heartbreaker	June 17 - Arnie Weiner
June 24 - Blackford Creek	June 24 - Maggie Hollis
July 1 - Fallout and Single Barrel Brass Band of the 202nd Army Band	July 1 - Josh Orion
July 8 - Zach Ashby Band	July 8 - EV Mae
July 15 - Funky Luck	July 15 - Lucy Chaney
July 22 - 2nd Annual Downtown Summer Jam in the Plaza	July 22 - Paul Montgomery
July 29 - Shawn Brashear	July 29 - Jade Hagan
August 5 - Cam Thompson & Kalico	August 5 - Emma Brown
August 12 - Galactic Foghorn	August 12 - Angel Rhodes
August 19 - Purse Dive Divas	August 19 - Jed Guillaume
August 26 - Crashing Napster	August 26 - Chuck & Alyssa
September 2 - 100th Army Hard Knox Rock  Band	September 2 - Cara Bishop
September 9 - Midnite Thunder Strikes	September 9 - Freddie Bourne
September 16 - Airshow After Party at Bluegrass Museum Outdoor Stage	September 16 - Skylar Cain
September 23 - Riley Station	September 23 - Tom Small
September 30 - Rack 'em Leon	September 30 - Clint Campbell

 

We will conduct a Eucharistic Procession beginning at 4:00 PM beginning at Saint Joseph and Paul Catholic Church and ending at Brescia University. We plan to have live music until around 7:00 PM. There will also be food trucks.

Giant Games the whole family can enjoy!

• Checkers
• Connect Four
• Jenga
• and more

McConnell Plaza

Noon - 8:00 p.m.

FREE

Weather Permitting

Dollar Swim Days

2nd and 4th Sundays
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $1.00 per person

• June 11
• June 25
• July 9
• July 23

Learn to Swim

Classes range in skill levels and follow the guidelines and procedures set by the American Red Cross.

In the eventof rain, make-up lessons will take place the following week.

Fee includes:

• 45 minutes of instruction
• 15 minutes of free swim at 5:45 p.m. for both evening classes
• 2 FREE Edge Ice Center passes
• FREE swimmin on Saturdasy at Combest Pool

Ages 5+
Fee: $65 plus tax
Class Times: 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.

Session Dates: June 12-16

Must pre-register

Semi -Private Lesson also available

Intro to Golf

This clinic will introduce youth to the great game of golf!

Fundamental golf mechanics (grip, stance, swing as they pertain to iron and wood play, putting and chipping) will be introduced, alon with game rules and course etiquette.

This is a beginner level golf camp with emphasis on the kids having fun and learning some basics about golf.

Equipment provide for students if needed.

Ages 6-14
Dates: June 12-16
Fee: $60 plus tax
Location: Hillcrest Golf Course

Online registration

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.

Learn to Swim

Classes range in skill levels and follow the guidelines and procedures set by the American Red Cross.

In the eventof rain, make-up lessons will take place the following week.

Fee includes:

• 45 minutes of instruction
• 15 minutes of free swim at 5:45 p.m. for both evening classes
• 2 FREE Edge Ice Center passes
• FREE swimmin on Saturdasy at Combest Pool

Ages 5+
Fee: $65 plus tax
Class Times: 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.

Session Dates: June 12-16

Must pre-register

Semi -Private Lesson also available

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: June 9, 2023 – For Immediate Release

OWENSBORO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SPECIAL CALLED COMMISSION MEETING

**UPDATED**

June 13, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN per KRS 83A.150(4)(b), that the Owensboro Board of Commissioners regularly scheduled Work Session for June 13 @ 12:00 p.m., has been cancelled and rescheduled to a Special Called Commission meeting at 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Commission Chambers located on the fourth floor at City Hall, 101 E. 4th Street, Owensboro, KY.  

The purpose of the meeting is to hear updates on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Property Maintenance, Communications & Marketing and City Project List. Full agenda is attached and available at www.owensboro.org.

 

For additional information contact:

City Clerk Beth Davis at Beth.Davis@owensboro.org or 270-687-8552

 

 

OWENSBORO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Special Called Meeting
June 13, 2023 5:00 PM
101 E. 4th Street
Owensboro, KY 42303

1. Call to Order - Mayor Tom Watson

 

2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Update - Will Carpenter, GIS Manager

3. Property Maintenance Update - Joe Sublett, Property Maintenance Manager

4. Communications & Marketing - Shaelie Velez, Communications & Marketing Manager

5. City Project List - City Manager Nate Pagan

6. Adjourn - Mayor Tom Watson

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.

Learn to Swim

Classes range in skill levels and follow the guidelines and procedures set by the American Red Cross.

In the eventof rain, make-up lessons will take place the following week.

Fee includes:

• 45 minutes of instruction
• 15 minutes of free swim at 5:45 p.m. for both evening classes
• 2 FREE Edge Ice Center passes
• FREE swimmin on Saturdasy at Combest Pool

Ages 5+
Fee: $65 plus tax
Class Times: 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.

Session Dates: June 12-16

Must pre-register

Semi -Private Lesson also available

MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date: June 12, 2023 – For Immediate Release

 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

JUNE 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM

           

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regularly scheduled Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. has been rescheduled to a Special Called Meeting on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers located on the fourth floor at City Hall, 101 E. 4^th Street, Owensboro, Kentucky. 

            The purpose of the meeting is approval of minutes, review of citations, consideration and approval of liens, and update regarding 1700 Leitchfield Road and 931 Walnut Street.

 

Contact: Kim Tignor at (270) 687-8580 or kim.tignor@owensboro.org

 

 

AGENDA

 

 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ENFORCEMENT

BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

 

JUNE 14, 2023

 

 1:00 P.M.

 

 

 

1.  Open meeting

 

2.  Consider approval of minutes of the May 17, 2023 meeting

 

3. Review of Citation(s)

 

< >Consider and approve lien(s)Update regarding 1700 Leitchfield Road and 931 Walnut Street 

 

6.   Adjournment

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.

Learn to Swim

Classes range in skill levels and follow the guidelines and procedures set by the American Red Cross.

In the eventof rain, make-up lessons will take place the following week.

Fee includes:

• 45 minutes of instruction
• 15 minutes of free swim at 5:45 p.m. for both evening classes
• 2 FREE Edge Ice Center passes
• FREE swimmin on Saturdasy at Combest Pool

Ages 5+
Fee: $65 plus tax
Class Times: 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.

Session Dates: June 12-16

Must pre-register

Semi -Private Lesson also available

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.

National Flip Flop Day
June 16
Noon - 4:30 p.m.

Patrons visiting the pool wearing flip flops will get in for $3.00 per person

Learn to Swim

Classes range in skill levels and follow the guidelines and procedures set by the American Red Cross.

In the eventof rain, make-up lessons will take place the following week.

Fee includes:

• 45 minutes of instruction
• 15 minutes of free swim at 5:45 p.m. for both evening classes
• 2 FREE Edge Ice Center passes
• FREE swimmin on Saturdasy at Combest Pool

Ages 5+
Fee: $65 plus tax
Class Times: 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.

Session Dates: June 12-16

Must pre-register

Semi -Private Lesson also available

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.

5K walk to raise awareness of epilepsy and also raise funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana to continue to provide support to the community. The walk will take place at Legion Park. Walkers will arrive at 9am and register, announcements will be at 10am and the walk will start at 10:15pm. The walk will end at 11am and walkers will come back to the shelter for closing remarks then leave at approx 11:30am.

TREK XXV is a family-friendly, non-competitive event and is open to all age groups. Participants are allowed to walk, run, or cycle the route. The route will start at the Ben Hawes Park shelter area located at 400 Booth Field Road. From there participants will travel on the roadways behind Ben Hawes Park, including Medley, South Griffith St., Willet, and Lower River Road; returning back to Ben Hawes State Park shelter area. There participants will gather for lunch and camaraderie at the end of the event. For over 20 years, David Yewell and his family and friends have held this charity event. Monies raised from this charity event support the St. Joseph Peace Mission for Children. The funding is used to provide a safe home for more than 250 at-risk youth and families served by the Mission.

Owensboro Black Expo is presenting our annual Juneteenth Celebration at English Park where the community of Owensboro and surrounding areas can come together to celebrate Emancipation Day, the day slaves in Texas where informed they where free. Not only is it a celebration, but it's a time for fellowship with ALL races and different backgrounds. Food Trucks will be on site, activities and games for children, vendors in the park, and music!

Putt Putt Golf in Downtown Owensboro with drink/food specials at participating holes. To help celebrate this special event's 5 year anniversary, Ruoff Mortgage will be sponsoring the Brew Bridge Trolley for the entire day!! Feel free to take it to any hole, grab a green cup and take a stroll or just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! Each business will construct a fun and creative putt-putt hole with a shotgun start at Lure Seafood and Grille. There will be prizes awarded for the team with the lowest score, best golf attire voted on by your fellow golfers and if you participated last year, you already know there will be a surprise award given out as well!!

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

Inviting households around the York Park area to express our appreciation of the use of the neighborhood park for pickleball. Will provide grilled hot dogs with chips and water. Family-friendly activities such as corn hole, hillbilly golf, jenga, etc. along with a bouncy house.

Parent/Child Scramble

Father's Day Weekend
June 17-18

Dads, moms, grandparents, bring your son, daughter, and/or grandchild out to play in this annual favorite. Play anytime within your own group.

Children 12 years and under
Hillcrest Golf Course
9 Hole, 2 Person Scramble
$22 per team

Children 13+
Ben Hawes Golf Course
18 Hole, 2 Person Scramble
$36 per team

Fees include greens fee, cart and awards

Trophies will be awarded to the top 2 finishers in each division.

Call either Pro-Shop for more information.

Hillcrest - 270-687-8717
Ben Hawes - 270-687-7137

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

 

Overlook Stage Lineup	Allen Street Gazebo Lineup
May 20 - OHS Jazz Band & Red Steel	May 20 - Mollie Robinson
May 27 - 101st Airborne Rock Band	May 27 - Latasha Shemwell
June 3 - Cynthia Murray & The End Times	June 3 - KROWN
June 10 - Whiskey Richard	June 10 - Madeline Wilkerson
June 17 - A Barber, A Baker, and a Heartbreaker	June 17 - Arnie Weiner
June 24 - Blackford Creek	June 24 - Maggie Hollis
July 1 - Fallout and Single Barrel Brass Band of the 202nd Army Band	July 1 - Josh Orion
July 8 - Zach Ashby Band	July 8 - EV Mae
July 15 - Funky Luck	July 15 - Lucy Chaney
July 22 - 2nd Annual Downtown Summer Jam in the Plaza	July 22 - Paul Montgomery
July 29 - Shawn Brashear	July 29 - Jade Hagan
August 5 - Cam Thompson & Kalico	August 5 - Emma Brown
August 12 - Galactic Foghorn	August 12 - Angel Rhodes
August 19 - Purse Dive Divas	August 19 - Jed Guillaume
August 26 - Crashing Napster	August 26 - Chuck & Alyssa
September 2 - 100th Army Hard Knox Rock  Band	September 2 - Cara Bishop
September 9 - Midnite Thunder Strikes	September 9 - Freddie Bourne
September 16 - Airshow After Party at Bluegrass Museum Outdoor Stage	September 16 - Skylar Cain
September 23 - Riley Station	September 23 - Tom Small
September 30 - Rack 'em Leon	September 30 - Clint Campbell

 

Parent/Child Scramble

Father's Day Weekend
June 17-18

Dads, moms, grandparents, bring your son, daughter, and/or grandchild out to play in this annual favorite. Play anytime within your own group.

Children 12 years and under
Hillcrest Golf Course
9 Hole, 2 Person Scramble
$22 per team

Children 13+
Ben Hawes Golf Course
18 Hole, 2 Person Scramble
$36 per team

Fees include greens fee, cart and awards

Trophies will be awarded to the top 2 finishers in each division.

Call either Pro-Shop for more information.

Hillcrest - 270-687-8717
Ben Hawes - 270-687-7137

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.

Water Safety Day at Combest Pool

June 19

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

FREE

• Swim Lessons
• Water Safety Tips
• Swim Time
• Information Booths
• Giveaways

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.

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.

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.

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

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: June 22, 2023 – For Immediate Release

 

DUGAN BEST NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

June 24, 2023 – 11:00 a.m.

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Called Meeting of the Dugan Best Neighborhood Alliance will be held at the Dugan Best Recreation Center, 1003 Omega Street, Owensboro, KY on Saturday, June 24, 2023 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The purpose of the Special Called meeting is to discuss the upcoming Gala Day event. The agenda for the meeting is below.

 

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. BUSINESSDiscuss the upcoming Gala Day event 
3. ADJOURNMENTAdrienne.Carrico@owensboro.org or 270-687-8561

 

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

 

Overlook Stage Lineup	Allen Street Gazebo Lineup
May 20 - OHS Jazz Band & Red Steel	May 20 - Mollie Robinson
May 27 - 101st Airborne Rock Band	May 27 - Latasha Shemwell
June 3 - Cynthia Murray & The End Times	June 3 - KROWN
June 10 - Whiskey Richard	June 10 - Madeline Wilkerson
June 17 - A Barber, A Baker, and a Heartbreaker	June 17 - Arnie Weiner
June 24 - Blackford Creek	June 24 - Maggie Hollis
July 1 - Fallout and Single Barrel Brass Band of the 202nd Army Band	July 1 - Josh Orion
July 8 - Zach Ashby Band	July 8 - EV Mae
July 15 - Funky Luck	July 15 - Lucy Chaney
July 22 - 2nd Annual Downtown Summer Jam in the Plaza	July 22 - Paul Montgomery
July 29 - Shawn Brashear	July 29 - Jade Hagan
August 5 - Cam Thompson & Kalico	August 5 - Emma Brown
August 12 - Galactic Foghorn	August 12 - Angel Rhodes
August 19 - Purse Dive Divas	August 19 - Jed Guillaume
August 26 - Crashing Napster	August 26 - Chuck & Alyssa
September 2 - 100th Army Hard Knox Rock  Band	September 2 - Cara Bishop
September 9 - Midnite Thunder Strikes	September 9 - Freddie Bourne
September 16 - Airshow After Party at Bluegrass Museum Outdoor Stage	September 16 - Skylar Cain
September 23 - Riley Station	September 23 - Tom Small
September 30 - Rack 'em Leon	September 30 - Clint Campbell

 

Giant Games the whole family can enjoy!

• Checkers
• Connect Four
• Jenga
• and more

McConnell Plaza

Noon - 8:00 p.m.

FREE

Weather Permitting

Dollar Swim Days

2nd and 4th Sundays
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $1.00 per person

• June 11
• June 25
• July 9
• July 23

Learn to Swim

Classes range in skill levels and follow the guidelines and procedures set by the American Red Cross.

In the eventof rain, make-up lessons will take place the following week.

Fee includes:

• 45 minutes of instruction
• 15 minutes of free swim at 5:45 p.m. for both evening classes
• 2 FREE Edge Ice Center passes
• FREE swimmin on Saturdasy at Combest Pool

Ages 5+
Fee: $65 plus tax
Class Times: 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.

Session Dates: June 26-30

Must pre-register

Semi -Private Lesson also available

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.

National Sun Glasses Day
June 27
Noon - 4:30 p.m.

Wear your sun glasses to the pool and receive FREE popcorn!

Learn to Swim

Classes range in skill levels and follow the guidelines and procedures set by the American Red Cross.

In the eventof rain, make-up lessons will take place the following week.

Fee includes:

• 45 minutes of instruction
• 15 minutes of free swim at 5:45 p.m. for both evening classes
• 2 FREE Edge Ice Center passes
• FREE swimmin on Saturdasy at Combest Pool

Ages 5+
Fee: $65 plus tax
Class Times: 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.

Session Dates: June 26-30

Must pre-register

Semi -Private Lesson also available

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.

Learn to Swim

Classes range in skill levels and follow the guidelines and procedures set by the American Red Cross.

In the eventof rain, make-up lessons will take place the following week.

Fee includes:

• 45 minutes of instruction
• 15 minutes of free swim at 5:45 p.m. for both evening classes
• 2 FREE Edge Ice Center passes
• FREE swimmin on Saturdasy at Combest Pool

Ages 5+
Fee: $65 plus tax
Class Times: 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.

Session Dates: June 26-30

Must pre-register

Semi -Private Lesson also available

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.

Learn to Swim

Classes range in skill levels and follow the guidelines and procedures set by the American Red Cross.

In the eventof rain, make-up lessons will take place the following week.

Fee includes:

• 45 minutes of instruction
• 15 minutes of free swim at 5:45 p.m. for both evening classes
• 2 FREE Edge Ice Center passes
• FREE swimmin on Saturdasy at Combest Pool

Ages 5+
Fee: $65 plus tax
Class Times: 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.

Session Dates: June 26-30

Must pre-register

Semi -Private Lesson also available

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.

Learn to Swim

Classes range in skill levels and follow the guidelines and procedures set by the American Red Cross.

In the eventof rain, make-up lessons will take place the following week.

Fee includes:

• 45 minutes of instruction
• 15 minutes of free swim at 5:45 p.m. for both evening classes
• 2 FREE Edge Ice Center passes
• FREE swimmin on Saturdasy at Combest Pool

Ages 5+
Fee: $65 plus tax
Class Times: 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.

Session Dates: June 26-30

Must pre-register

Semi -Private Lesson also available

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.

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.