The Ancient Craft of Barrel Making
Spalding Hall Lawn, 114 North Fifth St.
10 am - 4 pm (Sat)
12 pm - 5 pm (Sun)
Coopers from Independent Stave Co. demonstrate the unique and historical craft of making special oak barrels to age Bourbon. Free admission to the Lawn.
Backstreets of Bardstown Historical Tour
Tavern Park Shelter, Court Square
11 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 2 pm & 3 pm - 4 pm (Fri, Sat)
12 pm - 1 pm (Sun)
Take a ride in the Around the Town Carriage’s horsedrawn trolley and enjoy a tour from local historians who will tell the rich and fascinating history of Bardstown. $15 per person. Reservations recommended or purchase tickets at the Bardstown Welcome Center. (800) 638-4877 #4. [ORDER NOW]
Balloon Glow
Nelson County Fairgrounds US 31E
7:30 pm - 9 pm (Tues)
Watch as hot air balloons light their canopies in an amazing display of colors. Concessions on-site. Free admission. [photos]
Barrels of Country Music Concert SOLD OUT
Bluegrass Entertainment & Exposition Complex
Sutherland Lane
8 pm (Fri)
Independent Stave Company presents a live country music concert featuring Rodney Atkins with special guest Heidi Newfield. General admission tickets are free and limited to two per individual. Tickets are required for entry.
Bingo on the Lawn
Between Spalding Hall and City Hall
220 North Fifth Street
1:00-4:00 (Sun)
NELSON COUNTY EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND ORGANIZATION #0001540. Family Bingo, bring your lawn chair, have lunch, spend the afternoon and play bingo. CASH PRIZES - PULL TABS (Must be 18 to play pull tabs) CHILDREN'S BINGO GAMES. Bingo daubers available. Rain Moves in to St. Joseph cafeteria. NEW
Bootleggers & Bushwhackers Train Robbery
Kentucky Railway Museum
136 South Main St. New Haven, KY
11 am & 2 pm (Sat)
2 pm (Sun)
Take a ride on a steam locomotive. Robbers are after its liquid gold cargo. $19.50 adults, $14.50 children 2-12 years old. Reservations requested. (800) 272-0152.
Boots and Bourbon™
Guthrie Opportunity Center
Home of Nelson County Industries (NCI)
900 Nutter Drive, Bardstown, KY
7 pm - 11 pm (Thur)
Come help celebrate our 10th anniversary for this event! Enjoy live music by the Brown Brothers Band, dancing, great food and the laid back atmosphere at the Wild Turkey Sit and Sip Saloon. Bring out the cowboy/cowgirl in you by riding a bull, roping a calf and playing cornhole. $45 per person. (Must be 21). Reservations required. (800) 638-4877 #4. [photos] [ORDER NOW]
Bourbon, Cigars and Jazz™
The Great Hall and Rotunda at My Old Kentucky Home State Park
501 East Stephen Foster Ave.
7 pm - 12 am (Fri)
Enjoy an evening of fine cigars and fine Bourbon. Cigar and Bourbon aficionados will enjoy Camacho Cigars and
an array of select Bourbons from Heaven Hill Distilleries, including Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon, Elijah Craig 12-Year-Old, Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old and Very Special Old Fitzgerald to name a few. Delicious food and New Orleans music liven up the night in true Mardi Gras-style. Dress – Casual Cocktail Attire. (800) 638-4877 #4. $90 per person. (Must be 21). [photos] [ORDER NOW]
Bourbon Cocktail Mixology™ SOLD OUT
The Loft at Spalding Hall, 3rd Floor, 114 North Fifth Street
6 pm-8 pm (Sat)
Sample an array of Kentucky Bourbon-based cocktails. Learn why certain ingredients bring out the best of Bourbon’s complex and satisfying flavors. $35 per person (Must Be 21). Reservation required (800) 638-4877 #4. NEW
Bourbon Window Displays
Downtown Bardstown, North Third St. and Flaget Ave.
While walking down the main streets of Bardstown, look for the windows with Kentucky Bourbon displays. Free admission.
Brushed Barrels
Bardstown Welcome Center, One Court Square
View a display of painted and altered Bourbon barrels on the front lawn. Free admission. [photos]
Culinary Art: Bourbon-Style Cooking School™ SOLD OUT
Great Hall, My Old Kentucky Home State Park
501 East Stephen Foster Ave.
7 pm - 9 pm (Thur)
Enjoy samples of cuisine featuring Jim Beam Bourbons prepared by Chef Albert Schmid of Sullivan University. Schmid is the chair of the Beverage Management program at Sullivan University's National Center for Hospitality Studies and is the author of "The Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook". (Must be 21) $50 per person. Reservation required (800) 638-4877 #4. [photos]
Family Fun Area
City Hall Lawn, 220 North Fifth St.
4 pm - 10 pm (Fri)
10 am - 10 pm (Sat)
10 am - 5 pm (Sun)
Families will enjoy a variety of interactive games, inflatables, train rides and much more. Fees vary. [photos]
Food Booths
City Hall Parking Lot, 220 North Third St.
4 pm - 10 pm (Fri)
10 am - 10 pm (Sat)
10 am - 5 pm (Sun)
Let our assortment of food vendors whet your appetite. Free admission to the Lawn.
Ghostly Spirits of Bardstown
The Old Stable, 116 W. Stephen Foster Avenue
8 pm - 10 pm (Thur, Fri)
8 pm-10 pm & 10 pm-12 am (Sat)
Join Certified Ghost Hunter Patti Starr for a historic walking tour and ghost hunt on the shadowy streets of Bardstown! Hear true stories of ghostly activity at the locations on the trek. Bring your cameras, audio recorders and camcorder if you wish. $20 per person. Reservations recommended or purchase tickets at the Bardstown Welcome Center. (800) 638-4877 #4 [ORDER NOW]
The Great Kentucky Bourbon Tasting & Gala™
Guthrie Opportunity Center
Home of Nelson County Industries (NCI), 900 Nutter Drive
6:30 pm - 1 am (Sat)
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 1792 Ridgemont Reserve Small Batch Bourbon along with a gourmet Kentucky meal and a special dessert prepared with Blanton's Bourbon. Dancing to follow. The Tasting & Gala is one of the signature events of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and it is a night you will never forget. $140 per person (Must be 21). Reservations required. (800) 638-4877 #4. Dress – Black Tie Only. [photos] [ORDER NOW]
Hands-On Activities
Spalding Hall Lawn, 114 North Fifth St.
4 pm - 10 pm (Fri)
10 am - 10 pm (Sat)
10 am - 5 pm (Sun)
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. [photos]
Kentucky Arts & Crafts, Foods, Distillery Booths, Kentucky Displays and Retail Booths
Spalding Hall and City Hall Lawns, 114 North Fifth St.
4 pm - 10 pm (Fri)
10 am - 10 pm (Sat)
10 am - 5 pm (Sun)
Kentucky Distilleries display and sell their branded and interesting wares. Experience Kentucky through displays and unique retail. Kentucky artisans and craftsmen offer juried handmade items for sale. Free admission to the Lawn. [photos]
Kentucky Bourbon All-Star Sampler™
Guthrie Opportunity Center
Home of Nelson County Industries (NCI), 900 Nutter Drive
7 pm-9:30 pm (Wed)
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association is sponsoring this event where you can meet the legendary Master Distillers from the KDA member distilleries and sample their renowned Bourbons. Bring your special bottles or memorabilia for autographs while enjoying genuine Kentucky cuisine and music. $40 per person (Must be 21). Reservations recommended. 800-638-4877 #4 [ORDER NOW] [photos]
Kentucky Bourbon Breakfast
Lower Floor Spalding Hall, 114 North Fifth St.
7:30 am - 12 pm (Sat)
8 am - 11 am (Sun)
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. Sponsored by Old Pogue Bourbon. $5 per person in advance, $6 at door. Coffee by the cup $1. Advanced tickets on sale at the Oscar Getz Whiskey Museum or e-mail whiskeymuseum@bardstowncable.net, or call St. Catharine College at 859-336-5082 ext.1101. [photos]
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Art Exhibit
Location and times TBA.
Local artists, by invitation, present a variety of art on display and for purchase.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Golf Tournament
Bardstown Country Club at Maywood, 130 Maywood Ave.
8 am - 1 pm (Sat)
Four person scramble. Distillery and open divisions. Lunch provided. Tee gift, golf shirt and door prizes. Sponsored by Buffalo Trace Distillery. $125 per person (Must be 21). Reservations required. Limited to first 144. (800) 638-4877 #4. [photos] [Entry Form]
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Horseshoe Pitch
Nelson County Fairgrounds, US 31 E
10 am (Sat)
Nelson County Horseshoe Pitchers Association will conduct the pitch. $15 per person entry fee. T-shirts for all entrants. Additional T-Shirts will be for sale $10 each. On-line Registration Form. Reservations requested. This will be an "Adult" event only. Barrelhead & Trophies will be awarded to winners. Registration begins at 9:30 am. Free Admission. Participants to bring own horseshoes. (800) 638-4877 #4. [photos] [Entry Form]
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Poker Run
Nelson County Judicial Center, 200 Nelson County Plaza
11 am - 3 pm (Sat)
Enjoy a ride through the countryside while collecting your poker hand. Free t-shirt, lots of door prizes and cash prizes plus coupons for food court provided. Proof of insurance required at registration. Sign-in begins at 10 am. $25 per person. Reservations recommended or sign up day of event (Must be 21). Rain Cancels (800) 638-4877 #4. [ORDER NOW]
Kentucky Bourbon Shots™
Bardstown Welcome Center, One Court Square
Enjoy the photography skills of participants depicting the theme Kentucky Bourbon through color, black-and-white and modified. Entry forms available at the KBF office. Limit one entry in each category per person. Awards given for each category. Free admission. (Must be 21). [Entry Form]
Let’s Talk Bourbon™
Four Roses Distillery
1224 Bonds Mill Rd., Lawrenceburg, KY
9:30 am -1:30 pm (Fri)
A detailed seminar by the Four Roses Master Distiller, Jim Rutledge, looking at the history and process of making Kentucky Bourbon. Tour the distillery and enjoy an outside Kentucky breakfast buffet. $30 per person. (Must be 21). Reservations required. (800) 638-4877 #4. [ORDER NOW]
Master Distiller's Auction
Spalding Hall Chapel, 114 North Fifth St.
2 pm - 4 pm (Sat)
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. Donations appreciated. [photos]
Mixed Drink Challenge™
The Loft at Spalding Hall
3rd Floor, 114 North Fifth Street
5 pm- 6:30 pm (Wed)
Regional restaurant, bars and distillery mixologists prepare specialty Bourbon drinks to be judged by a select group of Bourbon experts. Winner becomes the official drink for the 2011 KBF. $25 entry fee per recipe, pre-registration for entrants required. Admission $10 per person. (Must be 21). Reservations recommended or purchase tickets at the door. (800) 638-4877 #4. [photos] [ORDER NOW]
Music on the Lawn
City Hall Lawn, 220 North Fifth St.
5 pm - 12 am (Fri & Sat)
Enjoy live music by performers throughout the weekend. Bring your own chair and enjoy a variety of entertainment sponsored by Four Roses Distillery. Headliner, Saturday, September 18, The Outlaws . Please see our website for entertainment lineup. Free admission to the Lawn.
| Friday Night Line Up |
Saturday Night Line Up |
5:00 - 5:45
Ashley Mc Bryde
6:00 - 7:00 Sixtyfourwest
7:15 - 8:15 Andrew Scott Newton w/Digit
8:30 - 9:30 Edgewood
10:00 - Jamie Buckley |
5:00 - 5:45 Pauly Zarb and Band
6:00 - 7:00 HO Xpress
7:15 - 8:15 Bourbon Democracy
8:30 - 9:30 Big Black Cadillac
9:30 - Closing - The Outlaws |
Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History
Spalding Hall, 114 North Fifth St.
10 am - 5 pm (Tue-Wed)
10 am - 6 pm ( Thur, Fri & Sat)
10 am - 4 pm (Sun)
An 1826 building housing stills, photos, artifacts and displays of distilling from pre-colonial days to the present. Gift shop includes historical Bourbon memorabilia. Free admission. Donations appreciated.
Sip & Savor in the Spirit of Old Kentucky™ SOLD OUT
The Loft at Spalding Hall
3rd Floor, 114 North Fifth Street
1 pm- 3 pm (Sat)
A Bourbon and food pairing experience. Learn the Bourbon characteristics and how/why, they pair with each offering. $40 per person (Must be 21). Reservations required. (800) 638-4877 #4 NEW
Spirit 5K Run and Walk
Nelson County Civic Center, 321 South Third St.
8:30 am (Sat)
United Way's campaign kickoff. All levels invited and prizes galore. $15 per person, $10 per person for teams of three or more. (502) 348-1891. [photos]
Spirit Garden™
Behind City Hall, 220 North Fifth St.
5 pm - 12:30 am (Fri)
12 pm - 12:30 am (Sat)
1 pm - 5 pm (Sun)
The Spirit Garden, sponsored by Maker's Mark and presented by the Bardstown Rotary Club, is a cash bar featuring participating Kentucky Bourbons. Beer is also available. Entry with purchase of KBF 2010 lapel pin. (Must be 21 and show ID to enter).
Tour The Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries
Tavern Park Shelter, Court Square
10 am (Wed & Thurs)
Experience the art of Bourbon making with tours of Kentucky distilleries. Two trails to choose from: the Bardstown Trail covering Jim Beam, Heaven Hill and Maker's Mark and the Bluegrass Trail with stops at Four Roses, Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey and Woodford Reserve. A box lunch will be provided. Reservations required. Fees vary. For reservations or more info, call (502)349-7777 or (270)765-7297.
U.S. Army Extreme Adventure
City Hall Lawn, 220 North Fifth St.
6 pm - 9 pm (Fri)
10 am - 9 pm (Sat)
10 am - 5 pm (Sun)
Experience the excitement, adventure and opportunities that are currently available by joining the Army. Free admission to the Lawn.
Whiskey City Cruisers Vehicle Show
City Hall, 220North Fifth St.
4 pm - 10 pm (Fri)
10 am - 10 pm (Sat)
10 am - 5 pm (Sun)
View a variety of vehicles on display from the area's largest club. Free admission to the Lawn.
World Championship Bourbon Barrel Relay™
Behind City Hall, 300 West Broadway
11 am - 2 pm (Sat)
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. [photos]
2010 KBF Lapel Pins can be purchased online, at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival booth
on the Lawn and at the Spirit Garden.
Safe Ride Home available during the festival sponsored by Bulleit Distilling Company.
Event photographs provided by
Warren Lynch Photography & Ann McMichael
General info on the Festival:
One Court Square
Bardstown, KY 40004
(800) 638-4877 #4
(502) 348-3623 #4
FAX (502) 348-3403
info@KyBourbonFestival.com
 RESTRICTIONS:
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE LAWN
Downtown Map
Download our 2010 Brochure and Event Schedule
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