upcoming Bourbon festival
Kentucky Bourbon Festival marks its 35th anniversary
Bardstown's four-day festival returns with distillery programming, tastings, education, and ticketed bourbon experiences.
Source-backed intelligence · Availability can change · Last checked 2026-07-12
Signal summary
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail lists the Kentucky Bourbon Festival for September 10–13, 2026, in Bardstown. Individual events and admission levels can sell separately.
The event
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival brings producers and enthusiasts together in Bardstown for four days of tastings, classes, dinners, and brand programming.
Ticket context
Festival admission does not necessarily include every premium experience. Review the official schedule and ticket inclusions before making travel plans.
Bottle context
Special releases may appear around festival week, but only a dated official producer, retailer, or festival source should be treated as a confirmed bottle opportunity.
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