Planning an Event in Owensboro

Spread along the south side of a deep bend in the Ohio River.
Owensboro at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 83
Average meal cost
USD 46
Total hotels
11
Total rooms
1,331
Convention center space
0 sq. ft.

Highlights of Owensboro

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Spread along the south side of a deep bend in the Ohio River, Kentucky's fourth-largest city is famous for its barbecue and bluegrass. Ownesboro's signature barbecued mutton (sheep) and burgoo (stew made from mutton base.
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Considered Western Kentucky's premier meeting venue, Owensboro Convention Center is a full-service meeting facility overlooking the scenic Ohio River in revitalized downtown.
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Other fun activities for groups include ROMP: Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival, Big O Music Fest and the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden Daylily Festival.

Popular Convention Centers

Owensboro Convention Center - Spectra Venue Management
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport, located three miles southwest of downtown, is served by Allegiant Airlines and Cape Air Airlines. Louisville International Airport is an 80-mile drive from Owensboro....
Convention center space
90000 sq. ft.
Largest room space
44096 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
45000 sq. ft.