Owensboro, KY
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Sports

2nd Annual Yellow Banks Shootout

Bracket Sportz hosts the 2nd Annual Yellow Banks Shootout, a tournament at the Owensboro Convention Center featuring teams from IN, KY, OH, MO, and TN. The event welcomes all teams and all genders in grades 3 through 11, with competition offered at elite, competitive, and developmental levels. Each team is guaranteed three games, and the entry fee ranges from $250 to $275. This event is Exposure certified.

Owensboro Convention Center
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Family

Mother’s Day Mini Sessions

Celebrate motherhood with styled mini photo sessions at Yellow Creek Park, created for moms, grandmothers, and expectant mothers. The set features florals and candles with a lace and white backdrop. Edited images are provided through a digital gallery, with delivery in time for Mother’s Day. The cost is $53 in total, due when reserving a time.

Yellow Creek Park
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Family

Digimon Card Game: Weekly Local Tournaments

This weekly store tournament series for the Digimon Card Game features friendly competition and special prizes. New players are welcome and can get help from staff or learn from experienced players. Entry is $5 each week, and the environment is welcoming for all skill levels.

Big Bang Toys Comics & Games
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Music

John Hartford Days

This tribute celebrates the legacy of John Hartford, a pioneering force in American music. A virtuosic fiddler and banjo player and an imaginative songwriter, he wrote Gentle on My Mind and blended bluegrass, folk, and country with remarkable creativity. His live performances and dedication to traditional music influenced generations of musicians. The program features the Darrell Scott String Band featuring Rob Ickes, Caleb & Reeb, and Compton & Newberry, honoring his enduring impact through song.

Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
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