Balloon Glow
Nelson County Fairgrounds US 31E
7:30 pm - 9 pm (Tues)
Come out to the fairgrounds and enjoy these hot-air beauties. Pilots will illuminate their envelopes displaying an array of colors. Concessions on-site. Free admission. [photos]

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]

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)

Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History
Spalding Hall
114 North Fifth St.
10 am - 5 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.


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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