Kentucky produces 95% of the world’s bourbon, and to say this is a big point of pride for the Bluegrass is an understatement. Here in Kentucky, we eat, sleep, breathe (and drink!) bourbon, and it’s not simply a spirit or business; it’s an inextricable part of our culture. And each year, bourbon fans from all over congregate for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, a spirited event that’s a true celebration of the Bluegrass State.
Horses and bourbon – these are the things for which Kentucky is world famous.
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Here in the Bluegrass, our love for bourbon runs deep. The art of aging and distilling this liquid gold in Kentucky oak barrels is a time-honored craft we appreciate and revere.
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So when we say that the annual Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, Kentucky, is the can’t-miss event of the summer, we mean it!
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Since 1991, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival has been a way to celebrate and honor the craft that’s put the Bluegrass on the map in the biggest, most spirited way.
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And there’s no better place for such festivities than Bardstown, Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the World! Each summer, folks gather from all across the state and country to celebrate all things Bluegrass and bourbon.
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What started as a small bourbon tasting and dinner has grown into one of the Commonwealth’s leading community festivals. Here, guests not only get to taste the bounty of the Bluegrass, but also sample the innovative, cutting-edge cuisine for which Kentucky has earned a great reputation over the last several years.
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This festival is not only a celebration of bourbon, but also the people and community that have supported the industry for generations.
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And it’s certainly a story worth telling. Over 200 years ago, as pioneers began settling the wilds of Kentucky, they found that our state provided the ideal climate and conditions for distilling bourbon. And the rest, as they say, is history.
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Of course, you don’t have to imbibe to enjoy the fun and festivities of this cultural event. Mocktails and caffeinated drinks offer a wonderful alternative so non-drinkers can still explore the event with a drink in hand.
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This September, come to Bardstown and raise a glass to the Bluegrass!
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Have you been to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival before? This is one Kentucky festival you simply must experience! The 2022 Bourbon Festival happens September 16-18 in beautiful Bardstown, Kentucky. Visit the festival website for more information.
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