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]
Kentucky Bourbon All-Star Sampler™
Guthrie Opportunity Center
Home of Nelson County Industries (NCI), 900 Nutter Drive
7 pm-9:30 pm
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 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]
Mixed Drink Challenge™
The Loft at Spalding Hall
3rd Floor, 114 North Fifth Street
5 pm- 6:30 pm
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]
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.
Tour The Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries
Tavern Park Shelter, Court Square
10 am
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.
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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