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Fun Fact

A Corvette speeds around the track at NCM Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky
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The Corvette (nicknamed “America’s Sports Car”) has been built exclusively in Bowling Green since 1981.

Horror movie director and composer John Carpenter, who grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Renowned horror movie director and composer John Carpenter grew up in Bowling Green and attended the city’s Western Kentucky University.

Photo: Sandy King Carpenter

Duncan Hines, founder of a popular U.S. food brand, was born in Bowling Green.
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Duncan Hines, founder of a popular U.S. food brand, was born in Bowling Green.

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Fountain Square in Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Experience Bowling Green

Upcoming events

Classic cars cruise the downtown square in Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Austin Anthony

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Duncan Hines Days

June

Equine athletes compete at Kentucky Downs in Franklin, Kentucky
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Franklin, Kentucky CVB

Event

The Nashville Derby at Kentucky Downs

August - September

Bowling Green Bourbon and BrewFest
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Bowling Green CVB

Event

Holley LS Fest East

September

A Native American dancer performs at Bowling Green International Festival in Bowling Green, Kentucky
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VidMonster Productions
Jackson's Orchard Pumpkin Festival
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Bowling Green CVB