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Activities

Live Music

Get ready for an epic weekend of FREE entertainment! Multi-platinum country artist Clay Walker will take the main stage on Saturday, May 10 with special guest Drew Baldridge. On Friday, May 9, the crowd favorite Resurrection- A Journey Tribute will take the stage. More musical acts will be announced soon, including the performers on the Courthouse Lawn stage.

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.

Arts & Crafts

Browse our merchants’ unique, handcrafted items as you stroll the streets of BBQ and Barrels!

Check back soon for more information on how to become a vendor at the 2025 BBQ & Barrels event.

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 will be available for purchase onsite.
Carnival Hours:
Friday, May 9, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 10, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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!