The 2025 Girls Day Out event took place at the Knicely Conference Center on Saturday, Nov. 15. The event included a variety of vendors with handcrafted items, homemade baked goods and boutique clothing.
According to the event’s Facebook page, Girls Day Out is a popular vendor event that is held twice a year.
Tina Comer, an event coordinator from Bowling Green, said the event has been put on since 2009. She said her favorite part about the event is seeing old friends and all the different vendors.
Comer said the vendors are women-led businesses and that the event is been a space where women can show their talents. She said these vendors offer makeup, fashion accessories and even items for children.
“It is wonderful seeing people taking an interest in what these businesses are selling,” Comer said. “I love to see all of the familiar faces and have the chance to catch up.”
Comer said the event has 75 vendors, which include past participants and some new vendors that want to push their business more.
“Every vendor that comes to this event has something unique to offer,” Comer said.
Laura Hubbard, owner of Hubland Farms alongside her husband, Drew Hubbard, in Bowling Green, said that events like Girls Day Out are an opportunity for small businesses to show what they have to offer and give an overview of their business and how they got started.
Hubbard said this event has given her the chance to connect with customers and promote her business. She said it is also a way to support women and build a community.
“Every business has a story for how they got started,” Hubbard said. “That is what makes us unique.”
Hubbard said she owns a lavender farm in Rockfield, Kentucky, and grows up to 12 different types of lavender. She said they make items such as loofahs, candles, soaps and teas. Hubbard said they also repurpose items such as water jugs and old jars.
“All of our products include lavender,” Hubbard said. “We use all natural ingredients and use any vintage containers that we find or people will give us.”
Hubbard said that she usually sells off her website, but she is looking to open up her business to the public in the future.
Sha’ Robinson, director of Scentsy from Lexington, said she enjoys connecting with others about her business. She also said she appreciates all the support that each person gives her.
“I love selling my products,” Robinson said. “It is a way to stay connected, and the support is something to be proud of.”
According to Scentsy’s website, they offer wax warmers, diffusers, body products and household products. Robinson said that their wax is handmade in Idaho and made with all natural ingredients, which include 80 different fragrances.
“We are also looking to bring candles to our business as well,” Robinson said.
Robinson said being in a space filled with other women entrepreneurs is an empowering feeling, and she was thankful for the opportunity to be a part of it.
“I put everything into this business,” Robinson said. “Opportunities like this are something I never pass on.”
Davonne Souza, owner of Eggspressions by Davonne in Bowling Green, said that her business involves a tradition that has been passed down from many generations. She said that her intricate designs are what capture people’s attention.
Souza said that her business is egg art called “pysanky,” which translates to “to write.” She said this has origins in Eastern European countries.
“The entire process can take up to two to 20 hours,” Souza said. “Knowing the history behind it and sharing it with others is all worth it.”
Souza said the process includes removing the yolk from the egg, applying melted beeswax to the eggshell and then dipping it in dye. She said that these steps are repeated in order to get the design that she wants.
“After the egg is designed, the wax melts off, and then the egg will be varnished,” Souza said.
Souza said that getting the opportunity to participate in this event has allowed her to tell others about her business. She said each purchase she makes is a reminder that dedication is what keeps her business running.
Comer said this event is organized with the intention of providing a supportive environment where women business owners can gain exposure, promote their business and network. Comer said that she strives to further use this event as a way to empower women in business.