International Bar-B-Q Festival
P.O. Box 434
Owensboro, KY 42302-0434
ALL Event Inquiries
Please see the contact information listed on each event page. You can access the individual events by clicking on the tabs at the top of our main page.
The International Bar-B-Q Festival is comprised of an all-volunteer board of individuals who graciously donate their time and talents to producing a fun-filled event. Each board member will work to answer your questions as timely as possible.
Entertainment Inquiries
Please contact 2020 Chair Allen Payne (allenbbqfest@yahoo.com) or Event Chairperson Drew Aud (drewbbqfest@yahoo.com) or click on the “send a message” link below.
Vendor Inquiries (Concessions/Products & Services)
Please contact 2020 Event Chairperson Sam Byrd (sam1047@live.com) or click on the “send a message” link below.
Arts & Crafts Inquiries
Please contact 2020 Event Chairperson Payton Foster at (paytonefosterbbqfest@yahoo.com) or click on the “send a message” link below.
Media Inquiries
Please contact 2020 Chair Allen Payne (allenbbqfest@yahoo.com) or click on the “send a message” link below.
Sponsor Inquiries
Please contact 2020 Chair Allen Payne (allenbbqfest@yahoo.com) or click on the “send a message” link below.
Visitor Information
Owensboro Daviess Convention and Visitors Bureau
1-800-489-1131
270-926-1100
Our visitors bureau is happy to assist with your trip to Owensboro. They can provide general information about the Bar-B-Q Festival but may not be able to answer questions about specific events or vendor opportunities. Please access our website for those questions.