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.
Bootleggers & Bushwhackers Train Robbery
Kentucky Railway Museum
136 South Main St.
New Haven, KY
2 pm
Take a ride on a steam locomotive. Robbers are after its liquid gold cargo. $20 adults, $15 children 2-12 years old. Reservations requested. (800) 272-0152.
Bourbon Window Displays
Downtown Bardstown
North Third St. and Flaget Ave.
Stroll the main streets of Bardstown and view window displays created by the Kentucky Bourbon distilleries and Brands. Free.
Brushed Barrels
Bardstown Welcome Center
One Court Square
View a display of painted and altered Bourbon barrels on the front lawn. Free admission. [photos]
Family Fun Area
City Hall Lawn
220 North Fifth St.
10 am - 5 pm
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.
10 am - 5 pm
An assortment of food vendors to satisfy your hunger. Free admission to the Lawn.
Hands-On Activities
Spalding Hall Lawn
114 North Fifth St.
10 am - 5 pm
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 Breakfast
Lower Floor Spalding Hall
114 North Fifth St.
8 am - 11 am
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. $5 per person in advance, $6 at door. Coffee by the cup $1. for advance reservation call St. Catherine College at (859) 336-5082 ext.1101. [photos]
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Art Exhibit
Court Square, Bardstown
Exhibit opened Sept.12-18
11 am - 7 pm daily
Local artists present a variety of art work on display for viewing and purchase. Special Event to be held on Thursday 5 pm - 7 pm. Guests will be able to meet the artists while viewing their work.
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 are available on-line and at the KBF office. Limit one entry in each category per person. Awards given for each category. Free admission. (Must be 21)
Music on the Lawn
City Hall Lawn
220 North Fifth St.
5 pm - 12 am (Fri & Sat)
Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History
Spalding Hall
114 North Fifth St.
10 am - 4 pm
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.
Spirit Garden™
Behind City Hall
220 North Fifth St.
1 pm - 5 pm
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 2011 lapel pin. (Must be 21 and show ID to enter).
U.S. Army Extreme Adventure
City Hall Lawn
220 North Fifth St.
10 am - 5 pm
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
220 North Fifth St.
10 am - 5 pm
View a variety of vehicles on display from the area's largest club. Free admission to the Lawn.
2012 KBF Lapel Pins will be available online, coming soon, and also at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival information booth on the Lawn and at the Spirit Garden.
Safe Ride Home available during the festival sponsored by Bulleit Distilling Company.
General info on the Festival:
One Court Square
Bardstown, KY 40004
(800) 638-4877 #4
(502) 348-3623 #4
FAX (502) 348-3403
 RESTRICTIONS:
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE LAWN
Downtown Map
Download our 2011 Brochure and Event Schedule
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