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Community Ice Cream Social, presented by Houchens Food Group
June 8, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
After the Vintage Car Cruise-in on Fountain Square at 4pm, and after Uncle Duncan’s Walk ‘n Wheels Parade thru Downtown BGKY that starts at 5pm, join us for a good old-fashioned community get together at SoKY Marketplace’s outdoor pavilion at 6pm. Sponsored by Houchens Food Group, we’ll have a great night of friends, food, and entertainment.
We’ll have free ice cream for the first 1,000 people courtesy of Houchens Food Group.
The Mini Dolly Pageant begins at 6pm, hosted by Owensboro native Natasha Neeley as Dolly Parton and featuring local celebrity judges. This pageant is open to kids ages 8 and under. SoKY Marketplace will be putting out registration details for The Mini Dolly Pageant soon.
After the pageant, enjoy free live music from Bueller’s Day Off and a sock hop dance floor and free activities for kids and families hosted by community members and nonprofit organizations. The City of Bowling Green, Warren County, National Corvette Museum, Historic RailPark & Train Museum, BG Trolley, Lost River Cave, WKU Athletics, Arts for All Kentucky, and many many more will have things to see and do!
Complimentary Mini BG Trolley Tours run 6-8pm – Pickup and drop-off at SOKY Marketplace, Center Street between 6th & 7th – Learn the story of Duncan Hines from the all new historic BG Trolley