Check those ticket numbers, because the early bird prize drawing is here! A-76020220 Heaven Hill- Heritage Collection 22 Year Old Bourbon A-59708962 Buffalo Trace- Weller CYPB (Craft Your Perfect Bourbon)A-16091935 Jefferson’s- Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon A-81153532 Western Kentucky Distilling Co.- 7 Year Single Barrel A-91299609 Silt Velvet- 6 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon A-71779656 Green River Distillery- Kentucky Straight Bourbon A-64036576 O.H. Ingram Distillery A-98937480 Hampton Inn Owensboro Riverfront- 2…
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2026 BBQ Blueprint is Here!
Attention, foodies! In just two short weeks, downtown Owensboro will be filled with the sweet smell of smokey, delicious barbecue. Get a sneak peek of just some of the delicious options that will be available at BBQ & Barrels on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9! Our BBQ Blueprint is a guide to the unique signature menu items featured by a few of our food vendors. While not a comprehensive list,…
Bourbon Class Lineup Released
Three classes. All killer. $25 each. Limited seats!Saturday, May 9 from 2:00-3:00 PM at the Owensboro Convention Center • Fred Noe Live: Bourbon & StoriesJoin us for a rare opportunity to hear from 7th Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe-the man carrying the Jim Beam name today. Fred will take you inside the Beam family story-what it takes to carry a name like that, the decisions behind the bourbon, and the…
50/50 Raffle is LIVE with New Early Bird Prizes!
The BBQ & Barrels 50/50 raffle is LIVE! Your chance to win BIG at BBQ & Barrels starts now… and this year, we’ve added a special early bird drawing. Here’s how it works. Buy your 50/50 raffle ticket now, and you will also be entered into a drawing for some cool prizes on April 30. – Heaven Hill – Heritage Collection 22-Year-Old Bourbon (129.2 proof), an ultra-aged limited release (originally…
Major Bourbon Distilleries Head to Owensboro for BBQ & Barrels Grand Tasting
The BBQ & Barrels Festival continues to grow as a national-caliber celebration of bourbon, barbecue, and music. Within the larger festival, Visit Owensboro leads the bourbon component, which continues to expand and is quickly becoming one of Kentucky’s premier bourbon events. The bourbon experiences are made possible through the generous sponsorship of RW Baird Private Wealth Management, helping elevate the weekend into a signature destination for bourbon enthusiasts. This year’s…
Artisan Craft Expo at BBQ & Barrels to Debut at the Owensboro Convention Center in 2026
What better way to celebrate March being National Craft Month than to announce a new and expanded craft shopping experience will debut at BBQ & Barrels! The Artisan Craft Expo will be hosted inside the first-floor exhibit halls at the Owensboro Convention Center on May 8-9, offering guests a comfortable, climate-controlled shopping environment. The event will feature a wide variety of handcrafted goods and custom food vendors, creating a marketplace designed…
Bourbon Tasting Tickets On Sale Now!
Visit Owensboro, in partnership with Baird Private Wealth Management, is excited to announce that tickets for the bourbon tasting portion of BBQ and Barrels are on sale now! VIP tickets are $120 and general admission tickets are $70 for the May 9th distillery sampling event. VIP tickets include special pours and BBQ samples. A companion ticket is also being sold for $20 that doesn’t include sampling bourbon. The bourbon tasting…
BBQ & Barrels Returns in 2026 with Chase Matthew as Headliner!
Owensboro’s signature food festival, BBQ & Barrels, returns May 8 & 9 with a full weekend of free entertainment and expanded BBQ offerings in downtown Owensboro. The festival kicks off Friday, May 8, at lunchtime with live music at the Courthouse Lawn Stage. Friday night, the energy turns up with DJ Shay’s Dance Party on the Owensboro Racing & Gaming Main Stage, located on the Convention Center front lawn. On…
BBQ & Barrels 50/50 Raffle Winning Number
WINNING NUMBER: B-1148600 The final pot was $40,080, and the individual with the winning ticket will take home $20,040! To claim the winning ticket, please visit Owensboro City Hall located at 101 E. 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42301, during the business hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday.Upon arrival, the ticket holder will complete a claim form. The winner will need the original copy of the winning ticket, as…