THE BOURBON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD™
Held in the Bourbon Capital of the World™, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival draws bourbon lovers to Bardstown, Kentucky, each year to celebrate the storied history of distilling America’s native spirit during National Bourbon Heritage Month. More than 60 distilleries, with over 200 brands and expressions, will be at this year’s festival pouring samples and offering opportunities for attendees to engage with the most sought-after brands and enjoy engaging sessions with industry leaders and personalities. The weekend-long event includes samples from distilleries, the ability to purchase bottles directly from distillery booths as well as access to KBF exclusive single barrel selections, along with chances to meet Master Distillers, attend workshops, panel discussions, expanded food offerings and dozens of vendors in the Bourbon Marketplace.
Get ready to kick off the 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival in style with Bourbon in the Air, an exclusive evening event held on Thursday, September 4, from 6 to 9:30 pm (distilleries and catering will stop serving at 9pm). This highly sought-after experience offers a limited number of attendees access to a night of bourbon indulgence under the stars.
At Bourbon in the Air, guests will enjoy catered hors d’oeuvres, exclusive cocktails, and neat pours from top distilleries across Kentucky while live music sets the scene for a memorable weekend for bourbon aficionados.
Not only does Bourbon in the Air provide an opportunity to mingle with fellow bourbon enthusiasts and distillery representatives, but it also offers a sneak peek of the festival grounds and distillery booths before the official start of the event on Friday.
