Bluegrass Clash

Sports Summit 2026

Bluegrass Clash Sports Summit

Presented by Visit Owensboro

Two weekends. Multiple sports. One community. The Bluegrass Clash Sports Summit brings together athletes, families, and fans from across the region for high-level competition, camaraderie, and celebration in Owensboro. 

Event Schedule

  • USSSA Baseball Banana Extravaganza (July 10-12): A youth baseball tournament with an exciting theme and a fun twist. Hosted by 3Up3Down Baseball @ Jack C. Fisher Park
  • Owensboro Open Tennis Tournament (July 10-12): An open-format tennis tournament for various age groups. Hosted by Brescia Tennis @ Merchant Centre Courts & William H “Bill” Thompson Courts
  • Bourbon and Bowling (July 11-12): A weekend of bowling featuring a high school-aged event as well as an adult tournament that is part of the Tri-State Tour. Hosted by Diamond Lanes South
  • Bluegrass Clash Open Disc Golf Tournament (July 11-12): A professional and amateur PDGA-sanctioned competition. Hosted by Strong Side Disc Golf @ Panther Creek Park & Yellow Creek Park
  • Rudy Rumble Trail Run (July 11): 6.2-mile (10 K) trail race with a youth run to begin the day. Hosted @ Rudy Mines
  • Battle on the Bluegrass Taekwondo Competition (July 11): Hosted by Master Jones Martial Arts
  • Bluegrass Mountain Cup Race (July 12): Mountain biking trail race. Hosted @ Rudy Mines
  • The Forge Challenge (July 18): Run and strength race build for everyday athletes. Hosted by Edge Body Boot Camp at the Owensboro Sportscenter
  • Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament (July 18-26): The historic community interactive basketball tournament featuring hoops, music, food, and vendors. Hosted @ Kendall Perkins Park
  • ACO Cornhole World Championships (July 16-25): American Cornhole Organization’s World Championships. Hosted @ the Owensboro Convention Center
  • USSSA Adult Slowpitch Softball Tournament (July 18-19): Hosted by USSSA Softball @ Jack C. Fisher Park