Good morning, Owensboro.

Trunnell's Market and Farm Experience will host its first Tulip Festival featuring over 100,000 tulips in 28 varieties arranged like a butterfly and Egg-Ceptional Easter Egg Hunts for families.

The festival begins either last weekend in March or first weekend in April, weather permitting.

Burger Week 2026 is over, giving Owensboro residents a chance to sample 59 unique burgers from local eateries.

A review by Christy Chaney highlighted top picks from Lure Seafood and Grille and Libertalia Coffee and Bagels while encouraging support for burger sides.

Sorgho Elementary principal Marjie Pippin will retire at the end of the school year after nearly 28 years with Daviess County Public Schools.

She said family needs + timing influenced her decision following a career devoted to education.

RiverPark Center will offer three youth arts camps this summer that let children explore performing arts.

Rising Stars Camp runs June 8-12 for ages 6-9, Summer Theatre Academy is scheduled for June 15-26 for ages 10-18, and Imagination Camp will occur July 27-31 for ages 7-10.

Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill that will add a 4% regulatory fee on alcoholic and cannabis drinks, with some parts set to take effect immediately and full measures starting July 1 - the bill brings wholesale fees while hospitality groups caution it may boost monthly costs.

Governor Beshear vetoed House Bill 1 on Friday, stopping a plan to let Kentucky access a federal scholarship tax credit program that would have kept private donations in-state + lawmakers say they plan to override his decision next week.

The Owensboro Times has announced its 2026 Girls’ Bowling All-OT Team featuring high school bowlers from our area; Bowler of the Year finalists, selected by local coaches (including nominees from Apollo and Owensboro Catholic), will be honored at an awards ceremony in May.

EvilleCon - 3 Day Pass

12:00–6:00 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Dive into the vibrant world of anime with events, panels, and gaming galore.

Girls Day Out Spring 2025

10 AM – 4 PM — Owensboro Convention Center — Free admission — Enjoy a day of shopping with great vendors and door prizes galore.