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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
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BBQ and Barrels returns to Owensboro for 46th year
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — It's a weekend full of flavor and fun in Owensboro. The BBQ and Barrels festival is back for its 46th year. It used to be known as the International BBQ of people visit the city hoping to taste some of the world's best you walk anywhere near downtown Owensboro this weekend, you'll probably smell something amazing. Grills, street vendors and thousands of people flooded West Second Street in Owensboro for day one of one of its oldest festivals. Menus include chicken, bologna, and even fried donuts. Precious Blood Catholic Church team is one of four church cooking teams and say they've fired up their grills like this since the tradition was first introduced to the city…over 40 years ago. 'We're not in competition anymore. They did away with that a few years back, so it's easier on us older guys [now],' says Steve Cecil of Precious Blood. Cecil says the day starts at 6:30 a.m. and by the end of it they usually walk away with around $10,000. The sales amount goes back into the community and into the church. 'We've got what we call a tuition supplement for our students that go to catholic schools. it'. It usually helps out about 10 or 15 families,' says On the east side of the bridge, a carnival will be set up with tickets starting at $1.50 each so everyone can join in on the fun. Jason Shirel and Angela Shirel are excited to get a hold of some mutton. They came all the way from Princeton, Kentucky and just got married 3 weeks ago. Jason is an Owensboro-native, but this is Angela's first time at BBQ and Barrels. 'It's a lot of fun. I'm used to little street fairs, and this is way bigger. It's way bigger and I'm with my favorite guy,' says Inside the Owensboro Convention Center, guests will spend the next two days sipping and sampling from 40 bourbon distilleries. At night, live music will fill the air. Friday night's performances include Lindsey James and Resurrection – A Journey Tribute. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Entering the homestretch preparing for BBQ and Barrels 2025
OWENSBORO, Ky (WEHT) – The 2025 BBQ and Barrels festival is right around the corner, and that means food is being prepped for the big weekend. Formally known as the International BBQ Festival, in 2023, the name changed to BBQ and Barrels due to the explosion of bourbon back into western Kentucky. Eyewitness News stopped by Precious Blood Catholic Church to see the prep firsthand. Almost 40 distilleries on board for bourbon tasting in BBQ and Barrels Volunteer Bruce Tucker has been doing work for BBQ and Barrels 25 years ago, and he says part of what makes it so special is the work is handed down by people. Tucker states about 40 pork butts are being smoked along with 70 gallons of burgo, smoked bologna, pork loin/chops and whole chickens. Tucker says one reason so much food gets prepped is there is ten guys that pitch in, which makes everything run like clockwork. Tucker also says that it while it is getting harder to find volunteers, it is fun for them because they were brought up in it. Tucker further says there will be five churches at the festival: Precious Blood, Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Lourdes and Immaculate Parish. The festival runs from May 9 to May 10. Courtesy: BBQ and Barrels Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW).
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Owensboro renames West 2nd St. to BBQ Blvd. during weekend festival
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The city of Owensboro is temporarily renaming West 2nd Street to 'BBQ Boulevard' for the duration of the BBQ and Barrels festival on May 9 and 10. The street name change go into effect at 6 a.m. on Friday — complete with officials signs when West 2nd Street closes to vehicle traffic for the festival. 'This is such a fun way to embrace what Owensboro is known for,' said Director of Public Events Tim Ross. 'Renaming one of our most iconic downtown streets to BBQ Boulevard is not only a nod to our rich barbecue tradition, but a way to build excitement and celebrate the flavor, history, and community that make BBQ & Barrels so special.' Click here for more information on BBQ & Barrels. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW).
