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

Schedule of events

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

No limits 3:30-5:00 pm

Krown 5:30-7:00 pm

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!