Friday, May 4
Hypnohype at the RiverPark Center | 7 and 9 p.m.
Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci stars in HYPNOHYPE, a hilarious comedy/hypnosis show.Mecci’s jaw-dropping performances have captivated audiences worldwide having performed for over 1.5 million people live and millions more through mass media.
Mecci has been featured on Entertainment Tonight, MTV, HGTV, Much Music or Maxim Online. The most spectacular show some of you will forget!
Tickets are now on sale online at OwensboroTickets.com or by calling the RiverPark Center Box Office (270)687-2770.
Powderpuff Football for Girls Inc at OHS Rash Stadium | 7 p.m.
Owensboro, Apollo and Daviess County High Schools are teaming up to make an impact and support the mission of the Girls Incorporated in our community. A Powder Puff benefit football tournament is sponsored by the Chick-fil-a Leader Academy. Girls from the participating schools will compete with flag football rules in games officiated by KHSAA licensed officials.
Admission is $2 per person or a donation of items to benefit Girls Inc. and their summer programs. Concessions will be available with a portion of proceeds benefitting Girls Inc.
Saturday, May 5
Preservation Station Market Days | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Over 100 vendors, live music, and food! Come shop unique, antique, rustic, vintage, shabby chic, handcrafted and boutique. A fun social event in a really cool, old school with charm and unique items. Lots of fun for everyone!
Festival of Flowers at Trunnell’s Farm Market | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
A weekend of flowers and fun! Trunnell’s will be blooming with color during this festival, this family festival will excite the entire family with the activities for the young and old. Adult guests can watch and learn about outdoor container gardening, planting beautiful flowers, and how to grow special herbs. Family Fun Acre will be open for riding pedal carts, bouncing, or sliding down the giant slide! New spring baby animals will fill the Animal Barnyard waiting to be pet and fed! Visit www.trunnellsfarmmarket.com for more details and other upcoming events.
2nd Annual O.Z. Tyler Distillery Kentucky Derby Viewing Party | 1 – 6 p.m.
Kentucky’s most famous race will come to Owensboro (via live TV)! Join the O.Z. Tyler Distillery team for our second annual KY Derby Viewing Party. Hosted on the front lawn of this historical distillery, this outdoor event will once again be one of the year’s most talked about party and with expected 700 guests! Live music, great food, lawn games, cash bars, contests, prizes, and live Derby events screening on a huge HD screen (as well as fancy hats and mint juleps) are just some of the fantastic things to expect at this social event of the year! Visit www.oztylerdistillery.com/derby/ for all the exciting events and other helpful information.
Downtown Cruise In in Downtown Owensboro | 3 – 7 p.m.
Downtown Cruise In comes to downtown on the first Saturday of each month April through October with monthly themes. One block from the beautiful Owensboro riverfront close to shopping, restaurants. There will be chances to win door prizes, and theme winners! Check us out on Facebook for specific details of each event.
Casting Crowns “The Very Next Thing” Tour at the Owensboro Convention Center | 7 – 10:30 p.m.
Casting Crowns are returning to Owensboro! Their 2015 visit was sold out, so don’t miss your chance to see them live on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 7 PM along with special guest, I Am They. The Grammy and Dove Award winning group has consistently delivered songs that spur listeners to evaluate their spiritual relationship and relationships with each other. Casting Crowns latest album, “The Very Next Thing,” is centered on the idea that what’s next for the Lord is often what’s right next to you.
Special guest, I Am They made their national debut in January 2015 with their self-titled album. The band’s current single “Crown Him” is a song of surrender. Tickets are $25, $37 & $50 available online at OwensboroTickets.com, at the Owensboro Convention Center Box Office, or charge by phone at (270) 297-9932.
