KY Bourbon Festival
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World Championship Bourbon Barrel Relay : Watch adept, strong, experienced competitors roll 500-lb. Bourbon barrels in a race against both time and accuracy. Individual, team, men's and women's divisions. Barrel dancing during intermission at approximately 12 pm. Sponsored by the Independent Stave Company. Free admission to the Lawn.

World Championship Bourbon Barrel Relay

Watch adept, strong, experienced competitors roll 500-lb. Bourbon barr ...

Updated: May 07, 2008 11:52am PST

Balloon Glow : Watch as hot air balloons light their canopies in an amazing display of colors. Concessions on-site. Free admission.

Balloon Glow

Watch as hot air balloons light their canopies in an amazing display o ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 11:00am PST

Bourbon, Cigars & Jazz : An exciting evening for cigar and Bourbon aficionados, featuring CAO cigars, fine Heaven Hill Bourbons, great food and live music, Mardi Gras-style.

Bourbon, Cigars & Jazz

An exciting evening for cigar and Bourbon aficionados, featuring CAO c ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 11:29am PST

Boots & Bourbon : Put on your boots, kick up your heels and join us at the Wild Turkey Sit and Sip Saloon for an evening of great food, country music and a whole lot of fun. Dancing and country western-related activities.

Boots & Bourbon

Put on your boots, kick up your heels and join us at the Wild Turkey S ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 11:02am PST

Bourbon-Style Cooking School : Enjoy entire meal samplings using Jim Beam Brand Bourbons prepared by deSha's Restaurant & Bar. deSha's was named the American Icon of Whisky 2008 by Whisky Magazine of London. Located in Lexington's Historic Victorian Square, deSha's specializes in many regional favorites and offers an extensive collection of premium Bourbons.

Bourbon-Style Cooking School

Enjoy entire meal samplings using Jim Beam Brand Bourbons prepared by ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 11:30am PST

On the Lawn : Kentucky Distilleries display and sell their logoed and interesting wares. Experience Kentucky through displays and unique retail. Kentucky artisans and craftsmen offer juried handmade items for sale. Enjoy live music by Kentucky performers. Bring your own chair. Families will enjoy a variety of interactive games, inflatables, train rides and much more. Let our assortment of food vendors whet your appetite. Enjoy a variety of hands-on activities for all ages. All activities revolve around the world of Bourbon, from poster puzzles to filling a bottle with various ingredients in Bourbon. Free admission to the Lawn.

On the Lawn

Kentucky Distilleries display and sell their logoed and interesting wa ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 11:26am PST

The Great Kentucky Bourbon Tasting & Gala : A Bourbon lover’s dream. Begin your evening by sampling the finest Kentucky Bourbons from eight distilleries and one brand, with a chance to meet the eight Master Distillers while gathering a collection of glassware in a Woodford Reserve tasting bag. Following the tasting, enjoy an official toast with Barton Brands 1792 Bourbon along with a gourmet Kentucky meal and dancing. The Tasting & Gala is one of the signature events of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and it’s a night you will never forget.

The Great Kentucky Bourbon Tasting & Gala

A Bourbon lover’s dream. Begin your evening by sampling the finest K ...

Updated: Jun 25, 2009 11:39am PST

Master Distiller's Auction : This prestigious auction, courtesy of Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History, gives you the opportunity to bid on vintage items and unusual bottles of your favorite Kentucky Bourbon, some autographed by the Master Distillers. Proceeds benefit Spalding Hall. Free admission.

Master Distiller's Auction

This prestigious auction, courtesy of Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey His ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 11:01am PST

Mixed Drink Challenge : Regional restaurant bartenders and distillery personnel prepare specialty Bourbon drinks to be judged by a select group of Bourbon experts. Winner becomes the official drink for 2009. $25 entry fee per recipe, pre-registration for entrants required. Admission $5 per person. (Must be 21).

Mixed Drink Challenge

Regional restaurant bartenders and distillery personnel prepare specia ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 11:35am PST

Kentucky Bourbon Breakfast : St. Catharine College starts your morning off Bardstown-style. Taste a selection of pancakes, Bourbon butter and syrup, Bourbon coffee (we think you get the idea) and more.

Kentucky Bourbon Breakfast

St. Catharine College starts your morning off Bardstown-style. Taste a ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 11:04am PST

Kentucky Bourbon Festival Golf Tournament : Four person scramble. Distillery and open divisions. Lunch provided. Tee gift, golf shirt and door prizes. Sponsored by Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Kentucky Bourbon Festival Golf Tournament

Four person scramble. Distillery and open divisions. Lunch provided. T ...

Updated: May 07, 2008 5:35pm PST

Spirit 5K Run & Walk : United Way's campaign kickoff. All levels invited and prizes galore. Individual and teams welcome.

Spirit 5K Run & Walk

United Way's campaign kickoff. All levels invited and prizes galore. I ...

Updated: May 07, 2008 5:40pm PST

Horseshoe Pitch :

Horseshoe Pitch

Updated: May 08, 2009 11:25am PST

Brushed Barrels : View a display of painted and altered Bourbon barrels on the front lawn. Free admission.

Brushed Barrels

View a display of painted and altered Bourbon barrels on the front law ...

Updated: Jun 11, 2009 3:45pm PST

Cornhole Tournament :

Cornhole Tournament

Updated: May 08, 2009 11:31am PST

Hall of Fame :

Hall of Fame

Updated: May 08, 2009 11:34am PST

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