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.

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.

For information, contact Kim Tignor at (270) 687-8580

OWENSBORO-DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD 2023 MEETING SCHEDULE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Owensboro-Daviess County Historic Preservation Board will meet on the first Wednesday of each month (if necessary) at 1:30 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.

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.

Breaking the Cycle and Dugan Best Back to School Bash

Celebrating the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year!

Saturday, August 5
Noon - 4:00 p.m.

• Hot Dogs (while supplies last)
• Games
• Community Kickball Game

Ages 8-18

FREE!

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

Sunday, August 6
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!

$10 per dog - Owner get in FREE!

The dog days of summer are going to end with a howl...and a splash!

Before closing the pool why not let man's best friend cool down and show off their best dog paddle or flea stye with a dip in the pool!

• Contest
• Give-a-ways
• Prizes
• Dog gon out of the ordinary displays from local pet stores and veterinarians

Bring in a samll bag of dry dog food, which will be donated to the Owensboro Humand Society or the Daviess County Animal Shelter.

Be sure to fetch your favorite canine and join us for this howlarious event!

Leash is required outside of the pool.

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.

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.

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 our annual, free, community event. We will have live Christian music, bouncy house and charity resources.

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

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.

Have you ever had questions about what's going on in your neighborhood? Have you ever wanted to meet and have a casual conversation with an officer?

Come join the Owensboro Police Department on August 18 for Coffee with a Cop. They will be at Dee's Diner at 1362 East 4th Street from 7am-9am.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

The festival includes 30-40 information booths representing various cultures and heritages, cultural demonstrations and entertainment on stage and a food court serving food common to the various cultures.

VEHICLE SHOW IN MORELAND PARK AND ON HICKMAN AVE
MUSIC IN MORELAND PARK
FOOD TRUCK RALLY 20-30 FOOD TRUCKS IN SPORTSCENTER PARKING LOT
MOTORSPORTS VENDORS IN SPORTSCENTER PARKING LOT
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS SWAP MEET IN SPORTSCENTER PARKING LOT
RETAIL VENDOR DISPLAYS IN SPORTSCENTER PARKING LOT
RETAIL VENDORS INSIDE
SPORTSCENTER VEHICLE DISPLAYS INSIDE SPORTSCENTER
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE INSIDE
SPORTSCENTER BEER SERVICE INSIDE SPORTSCENTER WITH A DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE
SPORTSCENTER ALL DAY SATURDAY 8/19 ALL DAY SUNDAY 8/20

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

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.

Annual community concert by the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra on the front lawn of Kentucky

Wesleyan College.

The Owensboro Fire Department is proud to announce the official dedication ceremony for the Safe Haven Baby Box located at Fire Station 1. Safe Haven Baby Box is a safety device designed for a mother in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. Community members, local officials, representatives from Safe Haven Baby Box and Right to Life Owensboro will gather to celebrate the official dedication of the box.

What: Safe Haven Baby Box Dedication Ceremony

When: Saturday, August 26 at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Fire Station 1, 512 W. 9th Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301

The Owensboro Fire Department invites all members of the community to join us in this significant event as we unveil the Safe Haven Baby Box. This endeavor reflects our commitment to working with community partners to create a safer, more caring community where every child’s well-being is prioritized. Light refreshments will follow after the ceremony.

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

RiverValley Behavioral Health will host a International Overdose Awareness Day Walk/Run on Aug. 31. We will have vendor booths of other healthcare organizations and community partners, along with guest speakers. We plan to do a bubble release in honor of those lost to overdose.