Good morning, Owensboro.

Brandon Gilles was elected president of the Daviess County Farm Bureau in August, making him the youngest person to lead the group in its 103-year history — he said he will build on his family's legacy by supporting new education and scholarship projects.

Kentucky Wesleyan College will host the Czech choir Ateneo from Palacky University on October 28 at 7 p.m. in the Jack Wells Activity Center as part of the Owensboro Sister Cities collaboration—both choirs will perform pieces including a Czech anthem and an arrangement of 'My Old Kentucky Home,' with entry free and open to the public.

Owensboro country music fans can join the 59th CMA Awards viewing party at the Starting Gate Bar on November 19th — WBKR will broadcast live from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and host a red carpet arrival show with special guests.

The Brew Bridge hosted its 'Spooky Book Fair' on Sunday—decorating the dining area with Halloween themes—and many guests visited to enjoy the unique event at the brewery and eatery.

120 Special Olympics bowlers will visit Owensboro for a bowling tournament at Diamond Lanes South on October 26 at 1:20 p.m.—athletes finishing first or second in each division will advance to the state tournament in Louisville on December 6 and 7.

The RyR Endurance Team is preparing for its second annual race weekend scheduled for Nov.

15—16 in Owensboro where runners will compete in distances from a 5K to a 50K ultra marathon, with proceeds benefiting Wendell Foster in memory of Georgia Claire Powell. Organizers hope local participants join the event on the David C. Adkisson Greenbelt at Horse Fork Creek Park and will accept registration through race morning.

Girls Day Out Fall 2025

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

Pumpkin & Pickle Festival

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The Cottage Farm Stand — Free entry, $5 parking — Explore over 150 vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and relish seasonal delights at this family-friendly festival.

Southern Accents - Tribute to Tom Petty

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience the ultimate Tom Petty tribute with Southern Accents and relive the iconic sounds of the Heartbreakers.

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

7-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming reimagining of Scrooge's tale in the festive Smoky Mountains, filled with music and magic.