About this Event
🎉 SparKY Rescue’s 2nd Annual Mrs. Roper Romp is Back! 🎉
📅 Date: October 2, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (Central Time)
📍 Location: RiverPark Center Pop-Up Bar
Grab your brightest caftan, tease up your favorite wig, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, friendship, and fundraising! Join fellow Mrs. Ropers as we take downtown Owensboro by storm, stopping at local hotspots while raising much-needed funds for homeless and rescued animals.
✨ Event Highlights
- 👑 Costume contests featuring Best Mrs. Roper and Best Canine Roper
- 🍹 Special stops and exclusive fun at downtown businesses
- 🎭 New for 2026: The exciting Mrs. Roper Parade
- ❤️ Every dollar raised supports animal rescue, medical care, and spay/neuter programs
Gather your friends, dress to impress, and be part of one of Owensboro’s most colorful and entertaining events, all while helping save animal lives.
Fun. Friends. Caftans. Saving Lives. 🐶🐱💜
Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors
Roper Romp 2026 is happening because of the incredible support of our community!
A special thank you to our Title Sponsor, Larry Conder County Commissioner, and our Parade & Trophy Sponsor, Lelah Rogers for District Judge Division 1..
We are also grateful for the support of: Bell Bank Mortgage, Magnolia Mercantile, RiverPark Center, Rod Kuegel for Daviess County Judge Executive, Owensboro Roofing Company, Paws and Claws, The Pub on Second, M Squared Marketing Company, Laser One, and Visit Owensboro.
🐾 All proceeds directly benefit SparKY Rescue animals. Please support the businesses and community leaders who help us provide care, shelter, and second chances for our furry friends.
We can't wait to see you on October 2! 💜🐾
P.S. For you die hard Roper fans, join us at the Pub on Second Street for the Reagle Beagle After Party!
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check - in at Currents Pop up Bar at the Owensboro River Park Center
Info: Check in at the Currents Bar to pick up your bar crawl Bingo map.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Find the Mrs Roper Duckies - 12 total
Info: 12 rubber duckies are hidden through out the Bingo Map and crawl. Find the ducky and be entered into a prize drawing. One rubber ducky per contestant.
🕑: 08:15 PM - 08:30 PM
Mrs Roper Parade
Info: At approximately 8:15 PM Fat Box will announce for all the Mrs Ropers to line up on the corner of Allen and 2nd street to start the parade.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 08:40 PM
Awards ceremony to present Trophies and drawings for prizes.
Info: Lelah Rogers for Daviess County District Judge Division 1 will announce the winners of the Best Mrs. Roper, Mrs. Roper - 3's Company Group winners, and Best Pet version of Mrs. Roper.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Regal Beagle After Party at the Pub on 2nd.
Info: Official Reagle Beagle After Party
When the Romp ends, the party begins!
Join us at The Pub on Second for the official Reagle Beagle After Party, where Mrs. Ropers and their friends can gather for one last hurrah. Enjoy great drinks, music, photo opportunities, and plenty of caftan-clad fun while celebrating another successful fundraiser for SparKY Rescue.
✨ Costumes encouraged
Drinks flowing
Friends gathering
Animals benefiting
Don't let the night end early. Meet us at the Reagle Beagle!
Event venue & nearby stays
RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess Street, Owensboro, United States
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