BBQ & Barrels Artisan Craft Expo

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 BBQ & Barrels event. Food & Beverage Vendor spaces for the outdoor street festival are now full. If you are an arts & crafts vendor interested in being an exhibitor at the Artisan Craft Expo at the Owensboro Convention Center, CLICK HERE. If you are interested in competing in the Backyard Cook-Off Competition, CLICK HERE. Friday, May 8, 2026 12 PM – 10 PM • Saturday, May 9, 2026 10 AM – 10 PM 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. Come sample a variety of bourbon from some of the most famous Kentucky Distilleries at the Owensboro Convention Center on Saturday, May 9! VIP barbecue fo...