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Welcome to Western Kentucky!
Visitors to Western Kentucky can expect friendly locals and a myriad of attractions. The city of Owensboro, on the Ohio River, is known as the industrial and cultural center of Western Kentucky. One of the largest of the many festivals that Owensboro hosts every May is the International Bar-B-Q Festival, a weekend of good food, live entertainment and shopping. For the outdoor enthusiast a trip to Paducah enables mountain biking, horseback trails, camping, fishing and hunting and also encourages a stop at the Woodlands Nature Station. Bardstown in Nelson County is home to a number of historical attractions and has been named as one of the best small towns in the United States. A good family destination for picnics and camping, My Old Kentucky Home State Park is also located in Bardstown.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Western Kentucky? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Lower Town Art & Music Festival
May 18 to May 20 » Lower Town Arts District - Live at The Irvin Cobb (sponsored by Gamers Paradise)
May 19 » Paducah, KY
