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If you're hankering for a rollicking good time, you've stumbled upon the right city! Owensboro, Kentucky, the BBQ Capital of the World, is here to tantalize your taste buds and tickle your funny bone. So wipe that drool off your chin and read on!

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In our bustling Bluegrass epicenter, the International Bluegrass Music Museum is a finger-pickin' paradise. Our homegrown talent will have your toes tappin' and your heartstrings hummin' in no time! But don't let the banjo be the only thing that makes you grin, because Owensboro is brimming with charm and chock-full of chuckles.

Our picturesque riverfront, the mighty Ohio, is sure to make you ooh and aah. Along its banks, you'll find Smothers Park, a family fun factory where kids of all ages can monkey around (literally!). The park's playground, aptly named "Lazy Dayz," has a colossal treehouse that will send any youngster's imagination into overdrive. And fret not, grown-ups - there are swingin' spots for you to kick back and relax, too!

Make your way downtown to our award-winning Farmers' Market, where you'll find fresh produce, local crafts, and more puns than you can shake a cornstalk at. Feast your eyes on the stunning sculptures adorning our city streets. Just don't be surprised when you find yourself chuckling at the whimsical creations - we're all about the laughs in Owensboro!

Speaking of feasts, did we mention our world-famous BBQ? If the sweet, smoky scent doesn't lure you in, the finger-lickin' goodness of our slow-cooked meats will. Owensboro's BBQ Festival is an annual event that draws folks from near and far, all eager to chow down and chuckle up.

So, whether you're here for the hootenannies, the hilarity, or the hickory-smoked heaven, we hope you'll find Owensboro to be a delightfully delicious destination. And remember: laughter is the best medicine, but a healthy dose of BBQ doesn't hurt either!

Welcome, friends, to the rip-roaring, knee-slapping, belly-laughing, mouth-watering realm of Owensboro, Kentucky! Y'all come back now, ya hear?

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Weather in Owensboro

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9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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84°
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Light rain

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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Clear sky

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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clear sky

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6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Light rain

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9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Clear sky

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Tomorrow
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Clear sky

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Popular hotels in Owensboro

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90/100
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Hampton Inn Owensboro
615 Salem Drive, Owensboro
Disabled facilities
24h. Reception
Bar
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$ 122
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88/100
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Fairfield Inn Owensboro
800 Salem Drive, Owensboro
Wi-Fi in public areas
Disabled facilities
24h. Reception
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$ 108
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92/100
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Best Western Plus Owensboro
1018 Goetz Dr, Owensboro
Wi-Fi in public areas
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24h. Reception
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$ 122
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BUDGET INN HOTEL
316 East 3rd Street, Owensboro

Popular companies in Owensboro

Clothing store
T D's Tuff Decisions Inc.
2201 Frederica Street
Doctor
Gary Barker Counseling Services
2707 Breckenridge Street suite 4
Health
Home Sweet Home Care of Owensboro
3211 Frederica Street STE. R

The latest reviews about companies in Owensboro

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York Park: Nice quiet park
July 24, 2022 2:00 PM, Marlon Kutch
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Falloway's Auto Sales: Best place to get your vehicle from. I have to vehicles and both from there.
April 4, 2022 5:59 PM, Raoul Kub
Eye-Mart: I have worn contacts since 1985, I was recently prescribed Air Optix Hydra Glyde contacts. So I purchased a year's supply... soon after that I started having problems so I called and spoke with the a...
November 28, 2021 8:47 PM, Jeanette Wilderman
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Riverpark Eyecare: Very knowledgeable and friendly doctors. Highly recommend!
October 28, 2021 12:35 PM, Mr. Afton Schimmel I