The City of Bowling Green and Warren County cordially invite y'all to a dual proclamation ceremony at the Stingray Grill at National Corvette Museum. All are welcome to join us on Monday, June 5, at 3:30pm, to officially declare June 5-11, 2023 as Duncan Hines Days. What a great way to kickoff our community's weeklong celebration! The National Corvette Museum and Stingray Grill are examples of a roadside attraction and one of a kind restaurant that Duncan Hines himself would surely have recommended in his travel and vacation planning guidebooks. The first true road tripper and food critic was a Bowling Green native, who grew his name into the most trusted and beloved household food and entertainment brand. The Stingray Grill is offering specials worthy of a recommendation by the man behind the mix himself!

The Downing Museum submissions for Feast YOUR Eyes: The Art of Food, open to the public June 6 – July 22, 2023. This exhibition will be held in conjunction with the Duncan Hines Days Festival in Bowling Green, KY (June 5-11). All works of art that meet the guidelines below will be considered.   Important Dates: Electronic submissions due: May 26, 2023 Artists notified of selections: May 28 Drop off: June 1-3 Exhibition: June 6 – July 22, 2023 Pick up: July 25-29 Image Submission Guidelines: Images should be catalog-ready and high-resolution (at least 5inches wide (1500px), and at least 300dpi). Images of 2D work should be cropped as close to the edge of the image as possible. Images of 3D work should be taken with a white or neutral background, if possible. Images must be saves as a standard .jpg, .png, or .tif image. PLEASE  NO .IMG, HEIF, .PAGES, OR HEVC IMAGES (apple devices). Images should be sent with entry form. If your image is too large to send in standard email (typically above 20MB), please use wetransfer.com (jacklesieur@jerryebakerfoundation.org) to send your images. Rules and Presentation Guidelines: All artwork with subject matter relating to “food” will be considered, including abstract interpretations. […]

Christ Episcopal Church Street Fair, June 6, Corner of 12th and College St., FREE evening event, food trucks, games and kids activities, family friendly, live music, cecbg.com, becca@cecbg.com, 270-843-6563.

We are Growing Readers at the Warren County Public Library. Join us for Farm Fest at the National Corvette Museum. Register for Summer Reading, participate in the free petting zoo, receive free flower seeds for the first 1,000 people, purchase yummy food from food trucks (Pie Queen, Chaney’s Dairy Barn, and Crave), and participate in activities with our many community partners and friends including the Mobile Dairy Classroom, Little Learners Bus, BGISD Purple Food Bus, Bike Rodeo from BikeWalk BG, and so much more!

Join us on your wheels or two feet for a parade circling Downtown BGKY on Thursday, June 8 at 5pm. We’ll start at Circus Square Park, circle around Fountain Square Park, and end at the Community Ice Cream Social at SoKY Marketplace presented by Houchens Food Group. Any non-motorized float or entry is welcome to participate. Decorate your bike, wheels, self, or float in a Duncan Hines theme (think travel, food, leisure, adventure). This parade is open to all ages and we highly encourage creativity. No entry fee, but we kindly ask you to pre-register here. More details to come. This event is hosted by the Warren County and City of Bowling Green Parks & Rec teams, plus BikeWalkBG. Lineup starts at Circus Square Park @ 4:25 pm SIGN UP HERE! Parade distance: Approx. 0.75 miles - route in graphic below

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 […]

Duncan Hines Mini Trolley Tours, June 8 during Community Ice Cream Social, FREE, pickup and drop-off at SOKY Marketplace on Center street between 6th & 7th, learn the story of Duncan Hines from the all new historic BG Trolley, find out more at the Historic RailPark & Train Museum, 270-745-7317, historicrailpark.com

SOLD OUT! Come bake for FREE with Dolly Parton (as played by Natasha Neely) and Brie Golliher, the Pie Queen of Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, June 9, 5-7pm at the SoKY Marketplace kitchen! Seats are limited, so register now! Last day to get your spot is June 7! They’ll be reMIXing some of everyone’s favorite Duncan Hines recipes. As hometown of the real man behind the mix, Bowling Green celebrates the legacy of Duncan Hines, the first road tripper, influencer, and published travel guide! Celebrate all week, June 5-11, 2023, at the inaugural Duncan Hines Days community-wide event!

This will be a two round, PDGA sanctioned, tournament at Phil Moore Park. The park offers long bomber holes out in the open as well as technical wooded holes. There are getable birdie holes, but some holes can be tough! Not only will you be competing for cash or prizes but there will be a good amount of free CTP’s for everyone! REGISTER HERE! Player’s Pack, Am Payouts, Open Payouts - Cash TBD Entry Fee Prices: Amateur - $45, Open - $60, Junior- $30 Schedule: 7:30 – 8:30am – Player check-in 8:30 – 8:45am – Player’s meeting 9am – 12pm – Round 1 12 – 1pm – Lunch (one hour after the last card arrives) 1 – 4pm– Round 2 4 – 5pm – Payouts, raffle, award ceremony

The inaugural Duncan Hines Duck Paddle Race & Regatta begins at 8am from the Downtown Boat Ramp, then ends at Boatlanding Park along the Barren River. The races end with a Boatlanding Block Party! Bring your friends and family to block party! Registration: $20 in April, $30 in May, $35 in June BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat!) Rentals for solo kayaks are $10/boat - Rentals for tandem kayaks and canoes are $20/boat Prizes will be awarded for the fastest paddlers in Men's, Women's, and Adaptive categories. Non-competitive surprise prizes will also be awarded! A shuttle service is provided with your registration. Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../duncan-hines-duck-paddle... Sponsored by BikeWalk BG, Med Center Health, Warren County Stormwater, Farmers Bank & Trust, BGMU, Warren County Parks & Recreation, Nat’s Outdoor Sports, and Bowling Green Parks & Recreation.

10th Annual Run for the Light Motorcycle Poker Run, June 10, 9am-3pm, starts at Munfordville Courthouse in Downtown, 200 Main St., motorcycle ride benefiting charity that starts in Munfordville and winds thru the countryside; 270-524-4752, visitmunfordville.com

This event is Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky's Annual Drive Up for Down Syndrome Car & Vendor Show which will be held on Saturday, June 10th! Visit our Facebook and Website. Car Registration Begins at 9:00 AM Open to the Public & Judging Begins at 10:00 AM 50/50 Raffle Drawing at 12:30 PM Awards Announced at 1:00 PM If you are a vendor interested in setting up contact us or visit our website! There is a $25 registration fee for vendors and cars. Award categories include Ford, GM, Mopar/Dodge, Jeep, Truck, Corvette, Rat Rod, Tri-Five, Other, Best Overall, President's Choice, and Director's Choice

Come and be entertained as Natasha Neely brings to life the persona of Dolly Parton at the kickoff of Duncan Hines Days "Eats and Beats Music Fest." During the 90-minute performance, Natasha will share stories and songs about Dolly's life, including her upbringing in the scenic Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. With the accompaniment of a live band from Nashville, you'll be treated to Dolly's chart-topping classics as well as some lesser-known but beloved fan favorites.

Circus Square Park, free to the public, join us June 10th from 4pm-? for a live music festival featuring several BG area acts and recognizable voices, lineup announcement coming March 24. Music, adventure, food trucks and concessions await! FIND OUT MORE INFO HERE!

Bowling Green Ballpark, tickets required. Duncan Hines Days baking item giveaways and special team jerseys will be worn on the nights of Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10.

Join us in celebrating the last day of Duncan Hines Days! Beginning at 2pm there will be a free tour of the production facility followed by a brief informational history of Kentucky Wine and a tour of the vineyard! Bowling Green's best BBQ will be served by Cotton BBQ from 3-6pm. We will have the amazingly talented Chris Carpenter performing from 4-6pm. This is a free event to the public, and a family and pet-friendly event. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy the music and of course, great wine! No outside alcohol allowed onto the property.