City of Bowling Green, KY - Municipal Government

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

COME HUNGRY TO HARVEST FEST!

One of the best parts of the Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival? THE FOOD!

We’ll have food trucks throughout the festival serving up plenty of options to keep you fueled while you shop, play and explore Downtown Bowling Green.

Grab your friends, bring the family and come hungry!

📅 October 17, 2026
⏰ Harvest Festival: 11 AM–5 PM
📍 Downtown BGKY

09/05/2026

ONE LAST WEEKEND OF SUMMER AT RSAC!

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve reached the final weekend of the 2026 season at Russell Sims Aquatic Center!

We’ve still got three days left for one more trip down the slides, one more afternoon in the pool, and a few more summer memories together.

Saturday, Sept. 5 | 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday, Sept. 6 | 1–7 PM
Labor Day, Sept. 7 | 11 AM–7 PM

For more than three months, you’ve spent your summer with us, and we’d love nothing more than to pack the park one last weekend before the sun sets on another RSAC season.

Grab the family. Grab your friends. Come make one more memory with us.

Sun. Slides. Smiles. One last weekend.

09/04/2026

🍂 September is here, Bowling Green!

Catch up on what’s happening around the City in the latest edition of Update Bowling Green. From upcoming events and programs to important community updates, we’ve got you covered on what to know this month.

▶️ Check out the September edition of Update Bowling Green!

09/04/2026

💚 Part 2 of The BG 2050 Project video series for Governor Andy Beshear’s office with Warren County KY Gov is out! This one focuses on public health, education, and quality of life. You’ll still find plenty of local faces you recognize, our staff in Community Engagment, Downtown BGKY events, and glimpses of Duncan Hines Days too.

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The BG 2050 initiative is a civic imagination project designed and ...

09/03/2026

We 💚 this community. It was an honor to work with Governor Andy Beshear’s office, Warren County KY Gov, and The BG 2050 Project to bring this video to life. Catch our staff, Downtown BGKY activities and things to do, Duncan Hines Days, and much more.

The BG 2050 initiative is a civic imagination project designed and ...

09/03/2026

☀️ Summer is winding down, which means fall fun is winding up! 🍂🎃

One of our favorite community events is coming up, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Our Trunk or Treat is happening October 22nd at Preston Miller Park, and we’re inviting local businesses, organizations, families, and community members to decorate a trunk and join us for a fun evening of candy, costumes, and community.

For just $30, you can reserve a spot to decorate your trunk and pass out candy. Even better, all proceeds go to Bowling Green Special Olympics and help support our athletes and programs. 💙

Whether you go all out with your trunk or keep it simple, we just want you there having fun and helping us make this a great night for our community!

🎃 $30 per trunk
📅 October 22nd
📍 Preston Miller Park
💙 All proceeds benefit Bowling Green Special Olympics

Ready to join us? Sign up your trunk here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RGMYMKG

Start thinking about your costumes, your trunk theme, and how much candy you’re going to need! 👻🍬

We can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!

09/02/2026

You know there’s going to be music… But did you know you’ll hear entertainment throughout the Harvest Festival footprint? From Fountain Square Park to Circus Square Park and the SoKY Center, and Houchens Industries Small Business Accelerator the DJs and live entertainment will keep Downtown BGKY moving all day October 17 from 11am-5pm.

Bring your dancing shoes. You might need them!

09/02/2026

🙌 CONGRATS NEIGHBORS! Yesterday, the Bowling Green City Commission approved more than $30,000 in funding for our Fall cycle of the Strategic Neighborhood Grant Funds! The City received 23 grant applications from area neighborhoods with over $129,000 in requests.

We'd like to congratulate these nine neighborhood groups and associations that were approved funding! We can't wait to see you all carry out these neighborhood community engagement, safety and improvement projects.

Our next application cycle opens January 1st. Learn more at https://www.bgky.org/neighborhoods/grant

09/02/2026

🏆 Kentucky APWA Chapter Receives the P.A.C.E. Award for the Second Year in a Row! 🏆

We are proud to announce that the Kentucky APWA Chapter has once again received the P.A.C.E. Award at APWA PWX in Houston!

For the second consecutive year, this award recognizes the dedication, leadership, and hard work of our chapter in advancing the public works profession.

A BIG shoutout to all of our Chapter Leaders and Members who continue to make this achievement possible. This award is a reflection of your commitment, teamwork, and passion for public works.

Congratulations, Kentucky APWA, and thank you to everyone who continues to make our chapter great!

Two years in a row—what an accomplishment!