Watch For BLUEGRASS LEGENDS EXPERIENCE II Coming August 16-17-18, 2024
Watch For BLUEGRASS LEGENDS EXPERIENCE II Coming August 16-17-18, 2024
Experience the excitement and energy of Bluegrass Legends Car Show, an event like no other in Owensboro KY. The map above shows the layout for our partnership with Kentucky's award winning summer riverfront festival series FRIDAY AFTER 5 Owensboro. With amazing performances, delicious food, and a variety of activities for all ages, Bluegrass Legends Car Show is bringing the movie "Smokey and the Bandit" to life for you, relive memories from the 1970's box office smash hit that spent eight weeks at number 1 rivaled by STAR WARS release at the same time.
Located In (FRONT OF) McConnell Plaza (riverfront area behind the Hampton Inn)
SNOWMAN'S RUN For Wounded Warrior is going to have an exact replica of the iconic Kewnworth used in the movie, along with 50 or more cool cars that will depart Owensboro on Monday on a senic journey to Dayton Ohio for the National Trans-Am Convention, all along the way they will be raising money for Wounded Warrior.
EASTBOUND & DOWN tribute actors will be on hand, yes "The Bandit" (Tim Phillips) along with "Buford T Justice" (Sean Bailey) and "Junior" (Jason Bobbit) will entertain and allow you to take photos with them. It's the perfect way to spend the kickoff of Bluegrass Legends Experience Inagural weekend with family and friends at Friday After 5. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!
LIMITED CRUISE IN PARKING will also be in this area, if you want your car in McConnell Plaza. You will be allowed to access this area at 4pm (cst) on Friday. IF YOU CHOOSE TO BE IN THIS AREA MARKED LIMITED ACCESS HERE IS HOW AND DETAILS: We WIll Start Allowing Vehicles In At 4pm (cst) YOU WILL ENTER THE CONVENTION CENTER PROPERTY FROM THE WEST SIDE (WALNUT STREET) WHEN YOU GET TO THE DRIVE IN FRONT OF THE OWENSBORO CONVENTION CENTER BUILDING (ATTENDENT WILL BE PRESENT) YOU WILL PULL THROUGH AND AROUND THE EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY TO ACCESS THE GRASS PORTION OF McConnell Plaza. **LEAVING THIS (GREEN AREA IN PLAZA) ZONE BEFORE 9:PM (CST) WILL BE VERY LIMITED TO EMERGENCEY SITUATIONS ONLY** Due To Pedestrian Traffic In The Midway Of Friday After 5.
General Reserved Cruise In Parking (red sections in map above) will be accessible from the west side of the property from "Walnut Street" as you enter the lot there will be parking attendants directing you to the next avaialbe display area. You will be allowed to exit or or leave at any time from this area. We have parking for just over 100 cars, so come early.
If you have questions, feel free to email the Bluegrass Legends Experience managment team, by clicking on the "Contact button" in the lower right coerner of this webpage.
Welcome to Owensboro Kentucky, we hope you enjoy our kickoff partnership with Friday After 5.
Please Note: There Is An ADA Parking Area In Our Reserved Parking (Red Section) DO NOT Park Or Block Access To Those Parking Places. (the access lane for ADA & parking spots are shown in yellow on the map above) Thank You.
Enjoy the inagural Bluegrass Legends Experience Weekend. Our mission statement is as follows:
"Bluegrass Legends Experience to support and raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through an event driven by the passion of the motorsport’s community and beyond."
Bluegrass Legends Experience is owned and operated by:
Bluegrass Biker News Motorsports/Music/Events
Licensed/Insured business operating in Daviess County/Owensboro Kentucky.
Creating and promoting events since 1999
Welcome to the inaugural Bluegrass Legends Experience weekend, we are honored to host your group in Owensboro Kentucky for the kickoff of your 2023 run.
Most of your group (if not all) are staying in the Hampton Inn shown on the map above, your group dinner on Friday evening is scheduled at "The Lure" restaurant also located in the Hampton Inn (ground floor, north east corner of the building) directly facing McConnell Plaza where your cars (if you choose) will be on display for our cities summer series festival 'Friday After 5". All cars in this area will need to be in position by 4pm (CST) and not be allowed to move until the conclusion of the festivals street vendor portion for the evening at 9pm or possibly late as 11pm (CST). You have the option of parking in front of the convention center in the red "cruise in" labeled area on the map above, or leaving your car parked in the lot of the Hampton Inn hotel.
For more information about your group run contact Tyler Hambrick. Thank you and "Welcome" to Owensboro Kentucky.
Bluegrass Legends Experience
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Get ready for an immersive event like no other in Owensboro Kentucky like before? Bluegrass Biker News is proud to bring this event to you. "Click On The Button Below" Downoad the digital pocket guide for the weekend on your smart device! We can't wait to see you at Bluegrass Legends Experience Weekend!
Want to know when your favorite part of the show takes place? or do you just want to know where to be next? Well Here You Go!
Just "click on the button" to the right and you will have the Bluegrass Legends Experience Weekend Show Guide on your smart device.
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The Bluegrass Legends Experience "Smokey and the Bandit Parade will take place on Saturday Morning August 19th with a predicted start time window of (9:15-9;:30) am (CST). Participants of the 2023 National Snowman's Run and tribute actors will be participants in the parade.
Spectators are invited and welcomed to be along the parade route as they travel from downtown Owensboro to the Owensboro Sports Center & Moreland Park destination. The parade route will travel south on Frederica Street to Parrish Ave, turn right (west) onto Parrish Ave. and travel west to the destination.
Enjoy the inagural Bluegrass Legends Experience Weekend. Our mission statement is as follows:
"Bluegrass Legends Experience to support and raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through an event driven by the passion of the motorsport’s community and beyond."
Bluegrass Legends Experience is owned and operated by:
Bluegrass Biker News Motorsports/Music/Events
Licensed/Insured business operating in Daviess County/Owensboro Kentucky.
Creating and promoting events since 1999
The Bluegrass Legends Experience is going to take over nearly all 17 acres of the city of Owensboros' Moreland park, located on west Parrish Ave. just a few blocks from Frederica St. On Saturday morning at 8:00am CST. registration will open for cars to both enter the show and enter the park. The map above shows you the travel path from 12th St. (north side) of both the Owensboro Sposrt Center and Moreland park.
Once you enter the event grounds the SPEED LINIT IS 5MPH (or slower) and NO BURNOUTS OR RECKLESS Driving will be tolerated. 1 WARNING, 2nd EJECTION FROM EVENT GROUNDS (No Refunds) There will be a high count of pedestrians and childern in and around the festival grounds & SAFTEY IS NUMBER ONE! You will be directed to travel to the next available parking area and backed into your show location by one of The Bluegrass Legends Experience Team Members. You will be allowed to pull out and return to the next avaiable parking place upon your return (pending details on marking your spot for return soon)
LIVE MUSIC will be on the entertainemt stage all day both Saturday and Sunday. Owensboro Health will also have the emergency medial team on hand (located near the entrance to the park) in case your or someone should need medical attention. There will also be a Leonade/Beverage stand in the park near the entertianment stage. **details are being secured for a second refreshment vendor to be located on the east side of the park.
On Saturday evening, you may remove your car from the park, or if you choose you will be allowed to leave your vehicle in the park (THERE WILL BE OVERNIGHT SECURITY WITHIN THE PARK PROPERTY)
We have more details and information coming soon. All maps and details are approved by the city of Owensboro Kentucky and subject to adjustments.
Enjoy the inagural Bluegrass Legends Experience Weekend. Our mission statement is as follows:
"Bluegrass Legends Experience to support and raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through an event driven by the passion of the motorsport’s community and beyond."
Bluegrass Legends Experience is owned and operated by:
Bluegrass Biker News Motorsports/Music/Events
Licensed/Insured business operating in Daviess County/Owensboro Kentucky.
Creating and promoting events since 1999
1215 Hickman Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
*Event layout subject to change 8/13/2023 full park access
1215 Hickman Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
*Event layout subject to change 8/13/2023 Hickman Ave. Map
Owensboro Sports Center Interior
1215 Hickman Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
*Event layout subject to change 8/13/2023 Sports Center Floor
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