DDN is entertainment, special events, discounts and fun at multiple locations. Start YOUR weekend early; make it a DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT with someone special.

High School and above annual tennis tournament. Singles and doubles event with 4 divisions for both men and women.

The series will showcase a variety of bluegrass music. Performances will be from 7:00PM - 9:00PM at the River Overlook stage in Smothers park at the north end of Frederica Street.

• September 5th - Jeff Hardesty and randy Lanham
• September 12th - Higher Ground
• September 19th - Carefree Highway & Richard Sound
• September 26 David Morris and Randy Lanham

The Hilliard Lyons Fitness Classic returns to Owensboro this fall with the 5K Bridge Run.

Race Starts Promptly at 9 a.m.

Start line is behind the Hampton Inn and Suites located on Veterans Blvd. Racers will follow the RED line out across the bridge, with the return leg being the BLUE line on the map. Course will be west to Locust Street, then south to 3rd, then East to J.R. Miller Blvd., will go North across the bridge. After entering bridge runners will turn around in approximately one mile, (1.6 kilometers), in a gravel turn around.

On return leg, runners will exit the Gary Clover bridge and go West on 3rd Street, runners will turn North on Allen St, then West on Veterans Blvd to the Finish line located behind the Hampton Inn and Suites.

Finish Line is the original starting point.

• Over 50 Artists
• Local Chalk Contest on 2nd Street
• Gourmet Street Food served up by local restaurants
• Live music all day
• Kids Art Tent
• Fun and unique for the whole family!

LIVE on the Banks is a FREE Outdoor Concert Series. The Overlook Stage at Smothers Park in Downtown Owensboro will feature some some of the finest LOCAL and REGIONAL Performing Artists & Entertainers, every Saturday evening, May 24 through September 27.

"LoB" is a FREE, FAMILY event, open to the public, for all ages, and is presented by the CIty of Owensboro, KY.

Downtown Owensboro is THE place to be on Saturday Nights this year. "LIVE on the Banks!" will coincide with other activities and events including: the Sunset Cruisers Monthly Cruise In on the First Saturday of each Month, "Movies in the Park" in June & July, "Pickin' in the Park" the last Saturday of July-August-September, and much more!

Join us on Saturday Evenings at the Overlook Stage at Smothers Park.

Cruise In to downtown Owensboro the 4th Saturday each month for a great evening of music and classic cars. More than 150 classic cars regularly on display. Enjoy some great food specials from the merchants downtown and experience the revitalized downtown atmosphere with other classic car enthusiasts each month.

DDN is entertainment, special events, discounts and fun at multiple locations. Start YOUR weekend early; make it a DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT with someone special.

The series will showcase a variety of bluegrass music. Performances will be from 7:00PM - 9:00PM at the River Overlook stage in Smothers park at the north end of Frederica Street.

• September 5th - Jeff Hardesty and randy Lanham
• September 12th - Higher Ground
• September 19th - Carefree Highway & Richard Sound
• September 26 David Morris and Randy Lanham

 Kentucky Pro Bass Warriors  is hosting an open bass tournament, The Don T. Taylor Memorial Bass Open.

Saturday, September 13, 2014
English Park Boat Ramp
2 Woodford Avenue
Owensboro, Kentucky  42302
Tournament time:  6:30 am – 2:30 pm (Central)
Registration:  4:00 – 5:30 am / Pre-tournament mtg: 5:30 am

Guaranteed:  1st Place:  $3,000      2nd Place:  $1,500       3rd Place:  $1,000

Entry Fee:  $100.00 per team -  $10.00 optional Big Bass

All entry fees due by Sept. 5th – boat position based on time of receiving your entry fee

• Based on all entry fees – 50% goes back to pay out and 50% goes to support Kentucky Pro Bass Warrior Organization – we take wounded soldiers/veterans on fishing trips monthly
• Big fish jack pot – 100% pay back

Three mile walk along Owensboro Riverfront at Smothers park. No registration required. Fundraising encouraged for funds to benefit Greater Kentucky / Souther Indiana chapter of the Alzheimers Association and to fund research for the disease. 

A walk to raise awareness about suicide prevention

 Reserve a table at the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra's newest event!

The event begins at 6PM on Second Street in fron tof the Owensboro Symphony Academy.

Here's how White on Second will work:

Your $50 fee provides a table for eight, eight chairs and a white tablecloth.

Volunteers at registration table located at either end of the White on Second area will help find your table.

Starting at 2PM, second Street will be closed from Daviess to the Blue Bridge. You can start decorating your table as early as 4PM.

There will be a table decorating contest begining at 6PM. We suggest table decor be all White. the winner will be announced by 7PM.

The winner ears two season ticket sot the Owensboro Symphony Orchestras upcoming season!

DDN is entertainment, special events, discounts and fun at multiple locations. Start YOUR weekend early; make it a DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT with someone special.

Annual POW MIA remembrance Ceremony

The series will showcase a variety of bluegrass music. Performances will be from 7:00PM - 9:00PM at the River Overlook stage in Smothers park at the north end of Frederica Street.

• September 5th - Jeff Hardesty and randy Lanham
• September 12th - Higher Ground
• September 19th - Carefree Highway & Richard Sound
• September 26 David Morris and Randy Lanham

Annual Parish Picnic / Festival

Gathering and recognition of not only the Veterans of Brescia University as a part of Homecoming 2014 activities but also an invite to all Veterans from the area to participate.

The Owensboro Light the Night walk raises funds for research & support for people battling blood cancers. Participants will walk leisurely around the park with lighted balloons, will enjoy refreshments, spcialize with survivors and share dedication banners & have an inspirational ceremony.

DDN is entertainment, special events, discounts and fun at multiple locations. Start YOUR weekend early; make it a DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT with someone special.

The series will showcase a variety of bluegrass music. Performances will be from 7:00PM - 9:00PM at the River Overlook stage in Smothers park at the north end of Frederica Street.

• September 5th - Jeff Hardesty and randy Lanham
• September 12th - Higher Ground
• September 19th - Carefree Highway & Richard Sound
• September 26 David Morris and Randy Lanham

Healthpark Anniversary Run - 5K walk / Run, 15 K Run, and Kids 1/2 mile. Snack will be provided following event and awards. 

A huge party to raise awareness of our wonderful individuals with Down Syndrome. DJ, entertainment by our individuals, games, food, agencies, and inflatables.