There are a bunch of fun things going on around town. Find out what you are DO INC this week!
ALL WEEK
Kentucky Motorsports Week
June 2-10 2023 @ Multiple Locations
Nine days of celebrating Kentucky motorsports heritage. The week is centered around the annual Nicky Hayden Day and Nicky Hayden Memorial Ride. Featuring meet and greets with NASCAR and MotoGP greats, car and bike shows, drag strip and dirt track races, and much more. All geared to raise money for the Nicky Hayden Memorial Foundation.
Sponsored by Valor Oil and produced by Do Inc.
FRIDAY 6/9
Nicky Hayden Memorial Ride
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Owensboro Convention Center
Nicky Hayden, the beloved American motorcycle racing champion, touched the hearts of countless fans with his passion, skill, and infectious smile. Though we lost him far too soon, his spirit lives on through the Nicky Hayden Memorial Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting causes close to his heart.
Now, it’s our chance to rally together, pay tribute, and make a difference. By participating in the Nicky Hayden Memorial Foundation Memorial Motorcycle Ride, we can contribute to their incredible work and honor the memory of a true racing icon.
FRIDAY 6/9
Porchfest Pre-Party
6:00 pm – 11:59 pm @ Brasher’s Lil Nashville
Adults 21+ only.
Come together with PorchFest fans and friends to celebrate the coming of another PorchFest OBKY! The pre-party is brought to you by Yuengling Lager and Yuengling Flight. They’ll be featuring past and present PorchFest artists jamming the night away in preparation for PorchFest!
Pride Night
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm @ RiverPark Center
Adults 21+ only.
They’ll have vendors, a drag show with local KY artists, a hilarious comedy show, DJ Shay on the patio to end the night, a mechanical bull, and so much more! This is a night you won’t want to miss!
SATURDAY 6/10
Rick Faris Record Release Event
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum
He was the 2022 International Bluegrass Association’s “NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR” and is back with a brand new album in 2023! You don’t want to miss this concert!
PorchFest
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Griffith Avenue
PorchFest is returning to Griffith Avenue on June 10th for their biggest year yet featuring 46 different acts and 15 porches! Celebrate live music in a free, community-based setting!
MONDAY 6/5
Blockbuster Trivia Night
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ The Peach Cobbler Factory – $10/group
Groups of 4 to participate and all groups will receive a free dessert flight! Registration takes place at the front door.
TUESDAY 6/6
Kentucky Motorsports Week – Jeep Night at Legends Sports Bar
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Legends Sports Bar & Grill
Calling all Jeep Enthusiasts! Get ready for an evening filled with rugged beauty, off-road camaraderie, and the unmistakable spirit of adventure. 6.9% Giveback to the Nicky Hayden Memorial Foundation!
WEDNESDAY 6/7
Kentucky Motorsports Week – Applebee’s Bike Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Applebee’s Grill + Bar
Rev Up for an Unforgettable Motorcycle Bike Night at Applebee’s! Rev your engines and celebrate the joy of motorcycle riding at Motorcycle Bike Night at Applebee’s with 6.9% of proceeds going towards the Nicky Hayden Memorial Foundation!
THURSDAY 6/8
SINGO Music Bingo at Legends
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Legends Sports Bar & Grill
Come join Challenge Entertainment for SINGO “Music Bingo”! Each night, the host will play 150 of the best hits in the music business, all 30-second music clips, and you’ll have multiple opportunities to win house cash! Prizes every round!
SUNDAY 6/11
Porchfest Jam Session
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm @ Brasher’s Lil Nashville
Adults 21+ only.
Come and participate in a jam session on Sunday morning on the BLN stage! You don’t have to have participated in PorchFest to play along. All are encouraged to join in to jam and celebrate another year of PorchFest OBKY! There will be brunch, Bloody Marys, and a Mimosa Juice Bar!
TUESDAY 6/6
Farmers’ Market – Tuesday Morning
8:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market
The market is your local nonprofit food source, dedicated to strengthening the local food system by supporting local agriculture producers and cultivating strong partnerships and networks for a healthier community. When you visit us, you can be sure that everything you see is freshly grown in the local area, safe to eat, and delicious for you and your family!
SATURDAY 6/10
Strawberry Festival
9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ The Cottage Farm Stand
The event goes from 6/10 through 6/11.
The annual Strawberry Festival at The Cottage! Come out and enjoy various vendors and plenty of strawberry-flavored foods and snacks!
MONDAY 6/5
Lillpop & Co. Summer Baseball Camp #1
8:30 am – 12:30 pm @ Southern Little League – $125
For ages 6-12 only. Camp is from 6/5 through 6/7.
Instruction, coaching, drills, scrimmages, competitions, & games. Just like the Sandlot, but better!
THURSDAY 6/8
Kentucky Motorsports Week – Rockport Raceway Presents Go Carts and Bike Races
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Rockport Raceway
Get Ready for Thrilling Go-cart and Bike Races at Rockport Raceway! Calling all go-cart and motorcycle enthusiasts and racing fanatics! Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled spectacle as Rockport Raceway brings you an electrifying evening of high-speed thrills and intense go-cart and motorcycle races!
FRIDAY 6/9
Junior Golf Camp – Last Day to Register
All Day @ Online Website – $60
This clinic will introduce youth to the great game of golf! Fundamental golf mechanics (grip, stance, swing as they pertain to & wood play, putting & chipping) will be introduced, along with game rules & course etiquette. This is a beginner-level golf camp with an emphasis on the kids having fun & learning some basics about golf.
Kentucky Motorsports Week – King of the Holler
5:30 pm @ Windy Hollow Dragway
Join us at the legendary Windy Hollow Dragway, situated just outside the city limits, for an adrenaline-fueled showdown that will determine the one true King of the Holler!
SATURDAY 6/10
The Functional Family Open House
11:00 am – 2:00 pm @ The Functional Family
Free yoga for all ages led by Ash with Black Lotus Yoga will begin at 11AM. Open house with vendors to follow until 2PM. Vendors include Norwex, Pampered Chef, Two Twisted Sisters, Crunchi, Tada! Homeopathy, Gail Parker, and Elevate Insurance. High in the Sky Productions will be DJing the event with treats from Simple Fit and All things nice vegan bakery available.
MONDAY 6/5
Fly into Fantasy: Summer Reading Program
All Day @ Daviess County Public Library
The reading program continues until July 31.
Starting May 31, all ages are invited to register for our Summer Reading Program! Every hour of reading or DCPL program attended will enter participants into a grand prize drawing, and each week we will be selecting random participants to win awesome prizes!
FRIDAY 6/9
Pirates and Princess’ Weekend
June 9-11 2023 @ Diamond Lake Resort
Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey filled with princesses and pirates! Join us for an incredible weekend where you can unleash your inner royalty or channel your inner swashbuckler!
SATURDAY 6/10
Kentucky Motorsports Week – Soapbox Derby at Ben Hawes
8:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Ben Hawes Park
Attention all young speed enthusiasts and aspiring racers! We are thrilled to announce an event that will set your heart racing and your adrenaline pumping. Prepare yourselves for the Owensboro Soapbox Derby, an exhilarating race down the hills of Ben Hawes Park. It’s not just about the races, it’s an opportunity to bond with friends and family, to cheer on young drivers, and to experience the thrill of competition firsthand.
FRIDAY 6/9
Nicky Hayden Memorial Ride
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Owensboro Convention Center
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts and fans of the legendary Nicky Hayden! It’s time to unleash the thrill of the open road and join forces to support a truly incredible cause. Prepare to ignite your engines and be part of something extraordinary: the Nicky Hayden Memorial Foundation Memorial Motorcycle Ride!
Kentucky Motorsports Week – Toast to the Hayden Family
8:00 pm @ Lure Seafood & Grille
We are thrilled to invite you to a truly special event, where we will gather together to raise a glass in celebration of the breathtaking sunset and pay tribute to the remarkable Nicky Hayden Family. As the sun dips below the horizon, we’ll come together in a heartfelt toast to honor their indomitable spirit and incredible contributions to the world of motorcycling!
SATURDAY 6/10
Kentucky Motorsports Week – Poker Run Benefiting the Nicky Hayden Memorial Foundation
9:00 am – 2:00 pm @ Owensboro Convention Center – $20/driver & $10/passenger
Join the Nicky Hayden Memorial Poker Run, Supporting a Great Cause! The Nicky Hayden Memorial Poker Run is a special event dedicated to remembering the extraordinary talent, passion, and impact of Nicky Hayden while supporting the Nicky Hayden Memorial Foundation. The foundation, established in Nicky’s memory, supports various charitable causes, including children’s charities and programs that promote motorcycle safety and awareness.
Second Saturdays Volunteer Sessions
9:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
This is a great way to get to know The Garden and get your hands dirty and includes a light lunch!
MONDAY 6/5
Tactical Advanced Medical Specialist/SWAT Medic Class
6:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Owensboro – $1,200
This class lasts five days from 6/5 through 6/9.
It will be a 60-hour class over 5 days with 3 certifications! We will offer a TCCC-MP class, with Krav Maga weapons disarms, firearms (pistol, rifle, lowlight also) class, and CQB/Team Tactics. This class is about working as a team!
TUESDAY 6/6
DCAS Monthly Meeting
7:00 pm @ Owensboro Museum of Science and History
Join the Daviess County Audubon Society for their monthly meeting!
THURSDAY 6/8
DCPL: Beyond Blue with a History of the Blues
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
Beyond Blu will be giving a History of the Blues! They’ll be embracing the blues from its beginning to the present!
THURSDAY 6/8
Leadership Summit: Becoming a Collective Force for Change
8:30 am – 4:30 pm @ Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum – $150
The Leadership Summit will include lunch and feature guest speakers Bracken Darrell (Logitech President and CEO), DeAngelo Simmons (BDS Sports CEO and Player Representative), Dee Robinson (Entrepreneur, and Author Robinson Hill Inc.), and more!
FRIDAY 6/9
OMG!CON 2023
10:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Owensboro Convention Center – $55
This event goes from 6/9 through 6/11.
This annual event brings together anime, video games, tabletop, and general fandom for a weekend of fun and excitement. There are special guests (such as voice actors and artists), dealers (for getting that hard-to-get merchandise), and events (like cosplay and video game tournaments)!
Kentucky Motorsports Week – Friday After 5 – Nicky Hayden Day
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm @ Downtown Owensboro – FREE
Friday After 5 is the award-winning, summer-long series of free outdoor concerts held every Friday on the stunningly beautiful Owensboro, Kentucky riverfront. There are five venues of entertainment plus a fun, kid-friendly street fair and special events!
SATURDAY 6/10
PorchFest
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Griffith Avenue
PorchFest is returning to Griffith Avenue on June 10th for their biggest year yet featuring 46 different acts and 15 porches! Celebrate live music in a free, community-based setting!