Cascade Mountain Tech folding camp chair
A folding camp chair with a carry bag. Easy to haul from a downtown parking spot to the riverfront lawn.
What to bring to riverfront concerts and outdoor events
Owensboro's free summer concerts, like Friday After 5 and Live on the Banks, plus the Air Show and fall festivals, are a lot better with the right few things. Here's what's worth packing.
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Every event sets its own rules on chairs, coolers and outside food and drink. Check the event's official page before you pack. check before you go
A place to sit
ZAZE extra-large picnic blanket
An 80 by 80 inch blanket with a waterproof back, so damp grass by the river isn't a problem. Folds up small.
Drinks, snacks and bugs
Lifewit insulated cooler bag
A soft 12-can cooler tote. Smaller and lighter than a hard cooler, if the event allows one.
Repel picaridin insect repellent wipes
Individually wrapped wipes for summer evenings near the river, when the mosquitoes come out.
For fall and holiday events
When the weather turns, there's still plenty going on downtown. See the events calendar.
For cooler-weather outfits and holiday decor, see fall and holiday picks.
Looking for free things to do? See free and cheap things to do in Owensboro.