Bbq and barrels represents the culmination of 45 years of a cultural tradition in owensboro and daviess county. It is the celebration of our past, our present, and our future, bringing together two of owensboro's greatest traditions - authentic, unparalleled owensboro barbecue and historic kentucky bourbon.

Arts and crafts
Browse our merchants' unique, handcrafted items as you stroll the streets of bbq and barrels!

Schedule of events

May 9, 2025

Live music
Get ready for an epic weekend of free entertainment! Multi-platinum country artist clay walker will take the main stage.

Courthouse Lawn Stage

3:00-4:15 pm: The lowland ramblers
4:30-6:00 pm: Rack'em leon
6:30-8:00 pm: Bluegrass hand

Lindsey James Williams

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Carnival
Fun for the whole family! Check out all the rides, games, and concessions the carnival offers. The carnival will take place on 2nd street, just east of the big blue bridge.

Tickets:
Single tickets $1.50
10 tickets $10.00
20 tickets $20.00
Saturday from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm only: unlimited rides for $25 per rider!

May 10, 2025

Live Music
Get ready for an epic weekend of free entertainment! Multi-platinum country artist clay walker will take the main stage.

Courthouse lawn stage
3:30-5:00 pm: No limits
5:30-7:00 pm: Krown

Claywalker
Drive me smooth tour 2025

Bbq 5k
Join the owensboro family ymca for their annual fundraiser fun run. Work up a sweat, burn some calories, and build up an appetite for some delicious barbecue. Proceeds benefit the scholarship programs at the ymca.

Location:
311 West Veterans Boulevard
Downtown Owensboro
Owensboro, KY US 42301

Click here for registration

10:00 am - 11:00 pm: carnival
Fun for the whole family! Check out all the rides, games, and concessions the carnival offers. The carnival will take place on 2nd street, just east of the big blue bridge.

Tickets:
Single tickets $1.50
10 tickets $10.00
20 tickets $20.00
10:00 am - 3:00 pm only: unlimited rides for $25 per rider!

Date:
May 9-10, 2025

Hours:
May 9, 2025 from 12:00pm to 10:00pm
May 10, 2025 from 10:00am to 10:00pm

Location:
Downtown Owensboro, KY 42302

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