š± Ready for the 2026 Daviess County Fair pageants? Hereās who, when, where.
Owensboro, Kentucky Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Owensboro! Weāre back, helping you stay up to date with whatās happening. Let's take on the day together! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Ready for the 2026 Daviess County Fair pageants? Hereās who, when, where.
- Where Owensboro residents can shelter as tonightās severe storms move in
- Why a popular Smothers Park restaurant suddenly shut its doors.
Also on today's calendar: Owensboro YMCA BBQ 5K (5K) and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: These are the 3 unwritten rules of life ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
- Thursday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Daviess County Fair pageants announce 2026 schedule, registration details (tristatehomepage.com) ā If youāve got a pageant hopeful at home, Owensboroās Daviess County Fair pageants are back this June with divisions from Baby and Toddler up through Mrs. Daviess County. Events span June 19ā28 at Daviess County High School and the fairgrounds, with specific interview times, attire guidelines, and online registration now available. 
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2. Daviess County braces for severe storms (spectrumnews1.com) ā Severe storms are expected in Daviess County tonight, and Owensboro officials are urging residents to line up a safe interior room and storm supplies now. Designated shelters, including Owensboro Christian Church and Metro Pentecostal Church, will open this evening, and a new cellphone alert system is coming to provide more precise warnings in future events. Ā Ā Ā
3. Lawsuit filed after Owensboro restaurant closes its doors (tristatehomepage.com) ā Owensboro diners are reacting after Goodwood Restaurant and Brewery, across from Smothers Park, abruptly closed and posted a āpermanently closedā sign this week. Court records show the landlord has filed a lawsuit claiming more than $120,000 in unpaid rent, plus late fees and other costs, following three years of operation at the riverfront spot. Ā Ā Ā
4. Owensboro Resident George E. Bradfield Waives Extradition in 1984 Massac County Cold Case Murder (920wmok.com) ā An Owensboro man is being held without bond in the Daviess County Detention Center after waiving extradition and clearing the way for his transfer to Illinois in a decades-old homicide case. Authorities say recent DNA testing linked him to a 1984 killing in rural Massac County, and Illinois prosecutors are now preparing evidence and pre-trial hearings once he arrives there. Ā Ā Ā
5. Weird Guinness World Records Found in Kentucky (wbkr.com) ā Owensboro shows up big in Kentuckyās quirkiest Guinness World Records, from a 500-musician bluegrass band at John Lanham Day to the worldās largest sassafras tree right down the street. The piece then tours other unusual records around Kentucky, spotlighting giant trees, clocks, fabrics, and even a massive burgoo kettle that just might make locals hungry. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Owensboro
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Upcoming Events in
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The Artisan Craft Expo at BBQ&Barrels
Owensboro Convention Center, 501 W 2nd St, Owensboro
12:00 pm
Friday May 8
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Other local events
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Power in Pathways Awards Ceremony
OHS North Gym - see Monica Rice for setup requirements
7:00 pm -
BMS Band Spring Concert
BMS Big Gym
3:30 pm -
Spring Dance Recital
OHS Auditorium
7:30 pm -
Owensboro YMCA BBQ 5K (5K)
Owensboro Convention Center , 501 W 2nd St , Owensboro
1:00 pm -
BBQ and Barrels
Owensboro Convention Center , 501 W 2nd St , Owensboro
1:00 pm -
CHASE MATTHEW at BBQ & BARRELS
Owensboro Convention Center , 501 W 2nd St , Owensboro
5:00 pm
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
Saturday May 9
š£ Owensboro Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Care for the Caregiver Retreat - Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro Convention Center , 501 W 2nd St , Owensboro
4:00 pm -
Ominous the Monster
El Rodeo NightClub , 2536 W 4th St , Owensboro
7:00 pm -
Sensory Morning
Owensboro Museum of Science and History , 122 E 2nd St , Owensboro
9:00 am -
Hancock County at Trinity
Trinity High School , 10510 Main Cross St , Whitesville
5:30 pm -
Trinity JV Softball @ Owensboro Catholic
Owensboro Catholic High School , 1524 W Parrish Ave , Owensboro
7:00 pm
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday May 6
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Philip Morris International posted a job opening for Shipping Department Manager in Owensboro. Apply here.
- Owensboro Public Schools posted a job opening for Custodian - Estes - (evening) - 260 days/8hrs in Owensboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Owensboro here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 1)2)3) (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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