The Ancient Craft of Barrel Making
Spalding Hall Lawn, 114 North Fifth St.
12 pm - 5 pm
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
12 pm - 1 pm
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]
Bingo on the Lawn
Between Spalding Hall and City Hall
220 North Fifth Street
1:00-4:00
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
2 pm
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.
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]
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
Let our assortment of food vendors whet your appetite. 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.
10 am - 5 pm
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.
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 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]
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 2010 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, 220North Fifth St.
10 am - 5 pm
View a variety of vehicles on display from the area's largest club. Free admission to the Lawn.
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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