Pinta and Nina Docked at English Park

The Ohio Riverfront will come alive with history and the promise of the future in Owensboro in August! Two great events will coincide to make the downtown exciting.

From Friday, August 17 through Sunday, August 26, replicas of Columbus’ ships, the Pinta and Nina will be docked at English Park. These hand-built replicas will be available daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for self-guided tours. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $6 for students aged 5-16. Teachers or organizations can schedule 30-minute guided tours for groups by calling 787-672-2152.

On August 23-25, the City of Owensboro will celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Smothers Park downtown on the riverfront.  Events take place all three days, including the rededication of the Col. Charles Shelton Freedom Memorial on Thursday at 7 p.m. On Friday beginning at 5 p.m. with live entertainment on the River Overlook, the Playground and Spraypark will open at 5:30, the Fountain will be launched at 6 p.m. Continue enjoying the downtown excitement at Friday After Five that evening with the Louisville Crashers on the BB&T Plaza, Woodabenz, and a Street Fair celebrating the Grand Reopening.

On Saturday, August 25, the festivities end in spectacular fashion with the Owensboro Air Show, featuring vintage aircraft and amazing aerobatic maneuvers over the Ohio River beginning at 1 p.m. Prior to the air show, people can met the pilots and view the aircraft at the Owensboro Regional Airport from 8-11 a.m.