Showing posts with label Kentucky events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kentucky events. Show all posts

November 16, 2009

What's Happening in Bowling Green this Week?

N-Tense Sports Indoor Paintball Tournament
Who says the recreational fun has to stop when the days turn shorter? Come out and watch the big kids 'play with paint' at NTense Sports' 2009 Indoor Paintball Tournament at the WKU Ag Expo Center. For only $5 per day or $10 for the entire weekend, you can see teams of 3 or 5 people splatter the competition in beginner, novice and amateur categories. Call 270-796-4120 or visit www.ntensesports.com to learn more.

Sunbelt Conference Volleyball Championship
The WKU volleyball wrapped up the 2009 regular season this past weekend by sweeping South Alabama to finish the season 24-8 overall and 13-4 in the Sunbelt Conference. Then the team learned Sunday of their 3-seed placement going into this week's Championship taking place right here on the Hill. Quarterfinals begin Thursday at noon, but WKU faces No. 6 seed Denver later in the day at 5 pm. On Friday, the Semifinal games take place at 5 and 7:30 pm before Saturday's Championship match at 3 pm. Adult 3-day passes are just $20 or single day tickets are $10 and youth (2-13) prices are $15 and $7 respectively. Visit www.wkusports.com or call 1-800-5-BIG-RED (244733) for more information.

Look at our full online events calendar at www.visitbgky.com for more things to do in Southern Kentucky.

September 22, 2009

What's Happening this Week in Bowling Green?

The Wall That Heals
This half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be displayed at Aviation Heritage Park all weekend, 24 hours a day, beginning Thursday morning at 10 a.m. The Wall will be escorted into Bowling Green by the Kentucky Chapter of The Patriot Guard Riders in a parade leaving Smiths Grove at 11 a.m. Tuesday that will proceed South on I-65 exiting onto Cemetery Road, traveling around the square and out Scottsville Road.

On Friday morning, a special brick-laying ceremony will be held at the Warren County Courthouse to honor the Warren County veterans killed in action.Then on Sunday, the exhibit concludes with a closing ceremony featuring "Reflections at the Wall" by Bowling Green's Dr. Jerry Martin, a candlelight service and reading of the South Central Kentucky soldiers' names recorded on The Wall, a three-rifle volley, and the playing of Taps. For more information about The Wall's visit, call 270-842-4953 or visit www.aviationheritagepark.com.

Bowling Green International Festival
The Bowling Green International Festival reminds us we may live in "One World," but we have "Many Faces" as this annual celebration of cultural diversity for the entire family returns to Circus Square in downtown Bowling Green this Saturday. The all-day festival features a parade, bands, dancers, demonstrations, food, merchandise, activities, and cultural displays from around the world.

Many hands-on, edu-tainment activities for all ages will take place throughout the day! Try your luck with a pinata, compete in contests, workshops, or check out the passport program. Admission is $3 for ages 13 and up, but a $1 off coupon is available on the website or you may purchase a $5 Restaurant Discount Card and receive $1 admission. For more information, call 270-796- 2777 or visit www.bginternationalfest.com for a complete schedule, Festival map and discount coupon.