Friday, June 1
Friday After 5 | 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. | Downtown Owensboro
This week at Friday After 5, the “We Are Family” theme continues as Big Rivers Electric powers up your weekend with Radiotronic, a 70s and 80s hit band, on the Jagoe Homes patio stage on the BB&T Plaza at the RiverPark Center. Lipbone Redding will play in the Atmos Energy Courtyard, DJ Shay will be mixing up some tunes for a fun dance party at the Legendary Party at the Pier at the Convention Center and on the AT&T “Your Thing” Overlook Stage you will find Lightly Blended performing an acoustic set. Plus enjoy the fun at the Kroger Street Fair’s with this week’s theme — Outdoor Addiction! Special guest, Dory, will make an appearance, courtesy of TDs Tuff Decisions and free balloon animals and popcorn for the kids and the FA5 Free Foto Booth for everyone! The US Bank Home Mortgage T-shirt cannon will be sending special t-shirts into the crowd. Friday After 5 is Where the Weekend Begins in downtown Owensboro.
The Oak Ridge Boys “Shine The Light” Tour 2018 | 5:30 – 10 p.m. | Beaver Dam Amphitheater
The Oak Ridge Boys have one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The stage will come alive with the four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys that have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash hits. Their unique style earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and a host of other industry and fan acclaims. Every time they step before an audience, the Oaks bring four decades of charted singles, and 50 years of tradition, to a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere.
Saturday, June 2
Owensboro Regional Farmers Market | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 1205 Triplett Street
Find out why fresh is best! The Market features locally grown vegetables, flowers, meats, & baked goods.
Take a Kid Fishing | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Panther Creek Park, Feather Landing Shelter
The fishing derby will be held from 9 – 11 a.m. with the awards ceremony to commence as soon as fishing is complete. There will also be a casting and reeling competition for all age divisions. Awards for most fish, largest, and smallest fish in each age division. Open to ages 3-15 years of age. Prizes will be given out to the age groups 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-15. Please bring life jackets for the children under age 7. Children must be accompanied by an adult. See www.daviesscountyconservation.com for details and registration form.
Wendell Foster 5K | 8 – 10:30 a.m. | Wendell Foster’s Young Meeting House
Join Wendell Foster for the inaugural Wendell Foster 5K competitive road race! The race will be an official timed event starting at Wendell Foster and traveling around the beautiful streets of downtown Owensboro. Athletes will compete for cash awards and nice age group medals. Runners, walkers, and running strollers for people with different abilities are all welcome to compete. Distance is 3.1 miles. For registration and more information, please visit: http://wendellfoster5k.itsyourrace.com.
Preservation Station Market Days | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Preservation Station
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!
Downtown Cruise In | 3 – 7 p.m. | Downtown Owensboro
Featuring General Motors! All makes/models are welcomed. Enter at 3rd and Allen Street. Just a block from the beautiful downtown riverfront, close to shopping, fine restaurants, and chance to win a door prize and so much more fun!
Red on The River, Reverse Raffle and Party! | 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. | Owensboro Convention Center
The Girls Inc, Red on the River Reverse Raffle, is a fundraiser that includes silent and live auctions, gaming grand prize of $2,500 (with ticket purchases), food and fun! Recommended attire: shade of red. Tickets are available at girlsincowensboro.org, or by phone at (270) 684-7833, or from any Girls Inc. Board Member.
Live on the Banks | 7 – 9 p.m. | Smothers Park Overlook Stage
LIVE on the Banks is a FREE Outdoor Concert Series. The Overlook Stage at Smothers Park in Downtown Owensboro will feature some of the finest LOCAL and REGIONAL Performing Arts & Entertainers, every Saturday evening, May 19 through September 29. Live on the Banks is a FREE, family event, open to the public, for all ages, and is presented by the City of Owensboro. Join us on Saturday evenings at the Overlook Stage at Smothers Park and the Allen Street Pavilion.
