Welcome to Owen County!

Owen County is truly the Heartbeat of the Golden Triangle.  Located entirely within the boundaries of I-75, I-71 and I-64, we are less than a one hour drive from Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati, OH. 

Our county has a wealth of natural beauty with numerous lakes, streams and rolling ridges providing top quality fishing and hunting opportunities in the Commonwealth. 

The Kentucky River borders the entire western boundary of our county.  Eagle Creek, the world’s longest creek, flows through Owen County.  Elmer Davis Lake, managed by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife provides some of the best bluegill/crappie fishing in the state.

Pheasant Ridge Hunt Club () and Elk Creek Hunt Club () provide professional bird hunting and shooting sports recreation. 

Visit Perry Park Golf Resort () and Fairway Golf Course () for group and individual play. 

We invite you to visit Elk Creek Vineyards (), Kentucky’s largest winery, currently producing eighteen varieties of wine. 

The Kentucky Jamboree (), hosted by the Robinson Family, brings quality family entertainment at their "Home in the Hills" on Swope Road. 

These are just a few of the attractions that make Owen County a great place to visit and an even better place to live. So come and experience our great people and gracious rural atmosphere that is just minutes from everywhere. 

Our motto says it best: Owen County... Pretty - Quiet - Close.

Billy O'Banion
Judge Executive

• Owen Co. Fiscal Court Meeting
  Owen Co. Courthouse
  Tuesday, August 8th, 6:00 p.m.
  
  
• Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting
  Thursday, August 14th, 7:30 a.m.              
  Smith House Restaurant.
  
  
• Project Development Board Mtg.
  will meet on August 19th, 10:00 a.m. at the Owen County Courthouse.  This Board deals with the planning and construction of a new Judicial Facility in Owenton. Will be rescheduled.
  All members of the public are welcome to attend.
  
  
• Farmer's Market - opening on Friday, May 9th on the Courthouse Square and will take place each Friday, beginning at 11 a.m. The market will run through the summer months.  Please call Judy at 502-484-5703 for vendor & general information.
  
  
• Elk Creek Vineyards Summer Concert Series
  Click here for details:  Elk Creek Vineyards()
  
  
• Perry Park Golf Resort's Community Day
  Greetings from Perry Park Golf Resort!()  We would like to cordially invite you to Perry Park Golf Resort's Community Day on Sunday, August 10th, which will take place right outside the clubhouse area.  This public event will run from 2 - 7 p.m.
  Click here for details.
  
  
• Demolition Derby sponsored by Owen Co. Parks and Recreation
  Saturday, August 30th, Gates open at 3 p.m.
  All proceeds from this event will go to support the programs of Owen Co. Parks & Recreation.  Call or email the Judge/Executive's office for more details. 502-484-3405 - owenjudge@bellsouth.net
  
  
• Froggy 104.9 Inaugural OwenFest()
  Saturday, August 30th, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  @ Elk Creek Vineyards, Owenton, KY.
  For more information & registration visit
  www.myfroggy1049.com or call 502-875-1130.
  
  
• Sweet Owen Days Festival
  Saturday & Sunday, September 20th & 21st on the Courthouse Square.  Please contact the Judge/Executive's office at 502-484-3405 or by email at owenjudge@bellsouth.net or rcgaines@bellsouth.net for additional vendor or enertainment information.
  
  
• U.S. Open Sporting Clay Championships
  June, 2009 - Elk Creek Hunt Club()
  Click here for more details.
   
  

The Owen Co. Fiscal Court has begun the process of trying to construct a new Animal Shelter.  The design of this structure is for a 1300 square foot building with 12 kennel areas.  This building will be under roof and will have HVAC meeting state standards.

At the present time, we are taking bids for the construction of this facility to find out how much additional money will be needed to finish this project.  Right now, the Fiscal Court has slated $50,000 towards this project.  We have received additional donations from:

Kentucky American Water     - $2,000
Private Donation(Individual)  - $500
Private Donation(Individual) -  $100
Owen Electric                     - Labor & Materials
Bernie Engelman                - Architectural Services
Chamber of Commerce        - $500
Private Donation                - $500

We have asked for help from the Owenton City Council and the Owen Co. Chamber of Commerce and we are awaiting responses from those requests.  To anyone reading this message, we would ask for you to consider a donation to this project.  Although this facility is not large enough to serve our needs, we have designed this facility so that as money becomes available, we can expand very easily.

If you would like to donate, please make your check payable to the Owen Co. Fiscal Court and mail it to 100 N. Thomas St., Owenton, KY 40359.  Donations are tax-deductible.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions by email or by phone at 502-484-3405.

Thank you,
Judge Billy O'Banion