Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Big Weekend!

Pumpkins, BBQ, Zombies, Classic Mustangs, Symphony! This weekend in Owensboro is packed with events to enjoy.

On Friday and Saturday, head to the Sportscenter for the Owensboro Pumpkinfest. This great family-friendly festival features the Pumpkin Princess Pageant, live entertainment, rides, food vendors, and this year the 5K Zombie Run on Saturday night at 10 p.m. Sponsored by WBKR, this promises to be a fun way to spend the weekend!

Diamond Lake Resort brings Grillin & Chillin BBQ Cookoff back for 2012! This competition, sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society, is the Kentucky State Championship. Over 48 of the best cooking teams from several states will compete for over $10,000 in prize money.

Saturday at Champion Ford on Southtown Boulevard, check out the classic cars for the annual Mustang Round Up. The car show is open to all years & models of Ford Mustangs and includes Shriner Clowns, Domino's Pizza, door prizes, a silent auction, food & beverages. The show runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday evening is the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra's Opening Night for their 2012/2013 season. "The Magic of Mystique" features The Ahn Trio performing "Gypsy Fiddler" as well as other musical selections. The concert takes place in RiverPark Center's Cannon Hall at 7:30 p.m.

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