BBQ & Barrels Artisan Craft Expo

About the event

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...

Venue

Owensboro Convention Center

Owensboro Convention Center, first-floor exhibit halls, Owensboro, KY

Good fit for

Handmade & Crafts Food & Beverage

On-site amenities

live music