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THE BOURBON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD™

Held in the Bourbon Capital of the World™, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival draws bourbon lovers to Bardstown, Kentucky, each year to celebrate the storied history of distilling America’s native spirit during National Bourbon Heritage Month. More than 60 distilleries, with over 200 brands and expressions, will be at this year’s festival pouring samples and offering opportunities for attendees to engage with the most sought-after brands and enjoy engaging sessions with industry leaders and personalities. The weekend-long event includes samples from distilleries, the ability to purchase bottles directly from distillery booths as well as access to KBF exclusive single barrel selections, along with chances to meet Master Distillers, attend workshops, panel discussions, expanded food offerings and dozens of vendors in the Bourbon Marketplace. 

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2025 tiCKET packages

All tickets include sampling from participating distillery booths, 2025 tasting glass, ability to purchase bottles and unlimited re-entry to the festival grounds.

WEEKEND BOURBON TASTER

GENERAL ADMISSION
$ 190 per ticket
  • 3 Day Access to the Festival Fri-Sun
  • KBF "Wee" Glencairn Tasting Glass
  • Sampling Included from 60+ Distilleries
  • Meet Master Distillers & Ambassadors
  • Buy Bottles Direct from Distillers*
  • Bourbon:30 Show Viewing
  • Unlimited Re-Entry to Festival
  • Bourbon History Museum Admission
  • Dozens of Marketplace Vendors*
  • Entry to Bourbon Capital Bites Area*
  • Ability to Purchase Premium Events*
  • Access to Bourbon Lockers*

1 DAY SUNDAY SAMPLER

GENERAL ADMISSION
$ 105 per ticket
  • 1 Day Access to the Festival on Sun
  • KBF "Wee" Glencairn Tasting Glass
  • Sampling from 60+ Distilleries
  • Meet Master Distillers & Ambassadors
  • Buy Bottles Direct from Distillers*
  • Bourbon:30 Show Viewing
  • Unlimited Re-Entry to Festival
  • Bourbon History Museum Admission
  • Dozens of Marketplace Vendors
  • Entry to Bourbon Capital Bites Area*
  • Ability to Purchase Premium Events*
  • Access to Bourbon Lockers*

VIP ORIS President's Club

PREMIUM TICKET PACKAGE
$ 6995 per ticket
  • 3 Day Access to the Festival Fri-Sun
  • Limited Edition ORIS Watch
  • The Trail Hotel Room (3 nights)
  • Spring Bourbon Experience
  • Fall/Winter KBF Reception
  • Shuttle Service to Festival
  • VIP Gate Early Entry (11 AM)
  • Access to A/C VIP Penthouse
  • Reserved Table in VIP Penthouse
  • Access to A/C VIP Lodge
  • Bottle Signings by Master Distillers
  • VIP Bar Premium Pours & Cocktails
  • Unlimited Premium Food & Beverages
  • 1 Ticket to Bourbon in the Air on Thurs
  • Single Barrel Signed Bottle
  • KBF "Wee" Glencairn Tasting Glass
  • Sampling from 60+ Distilleries
  • Bourbon:30 Show Viewing
  • Unlimited Re-Entry to Festival
  • Complimentary Bourbon Lockers
  • Semi-Private Restroom
  • Mountain Valley Spring Water Bottles
  • Ability to Purchase Premium Events*
  • Buy Bottles Direct from Distillers*
  • Dozens of Vendors in Marketplace
  • Entry to Bourbon Capital Bites Area*
  • Bourbon History Museum Admission

VIP Decanter Club

PREMIUM TICKET PACKAGE
$ 1395 per ticket
  • 3 Day Access to the Festival Fri-Sun
  • VIP Gate Early Entry (11 AM)
  • Access to A/C VIP Lodge
  • Bottle Signings by Master Distillers
  • VIP Bar Premium Pours & Cocktails
  • Catering and Small Bites
  • 1 Ticket to Bourbon in the Air on Thurs
  • Glencairn Decanter
  • Premium Glencairn Glassware
  • Signed Single Barrel Bottle
  • KBF "Wee" Glencairn Tasting Glass
  • Mountain Valley Spring Water Bottles
  • Limited Edition Decanter Club Polo
  • Sampling from 60+ Distilleries
  • Bourbon:30 Show Viewing
  • Unlimited Re-Entry to Festival
  • Buy Bottles Direct from Distillers*
  • Complimentary Bourbon Lockers**
  • Private Luxury Restroom Trailer
  • Entry to Win an Oris Timepiece
  • Ability to Purchase Premium Events*
  • Dozens of Vendors in Marketplace
  • Entry to Bourbon Capital Bites Area*
  • Bourbon History Museum Admission

VIP Flask Force

PREMIUM TICKET PACKAGE
$ 795 per ticket
  • 3 Day Access to the Festival Fri-Sun
  • VIP Gate Early Entry (11 AM)
  • Access to A/C VIP Lodge
  • Bottle Signings by Master Distillers
  • Access to VIP Bar with Premium Pours
  • Catering and Small Bites
  • 1 Ticket to Bourbon in the Air on Thurs
  • KBF Jacob Bromwell Flask
  • Premium Glencairn Glassware
  • Signed Single Barrel Bottle​
  • KBF "Wee" Glencairn Tasting Glass
  • Limited Edition Flask Force T-Shirt
  • Sampling from 60+ Distilleries
  • Bourbon:30 Show Viewing
  • Unlimited Re-Entry to Festival
  • Private Luxury Restroom Trailer
  • Mountain Valley Spring Water Bottles
  • Entry to Win an Oris Timepiece
  • Buy Bottles Direct from Distillers*
  • Ability to Purchase Premium Events*
  • Complimentary Bourbon Lockers**
  • Entry to Bourbon Capital Bites Area*
  • Dozens of Vendors in Marketplace
  • Bourbon History Museum Admission

VIP Enthusiast

PREMIUM TICKET PACKAGE
$ 695 per ticket
  • 3 Day Access to the Festival Fri-Sun
  • VIP Gate Early Entry (11 AM)
  • Access to A/C VIP Lodge
  • Bottle Signings by Master Distillers
  • Access to VIP Bar with Premium Pours
  • Catering and Small Bites
  • 1 Ticket to Bourbon in the Air on Thurs
  • Glencairn Glassware
  • KBF Retro51 Tornado Rollerball Pen
  • KBF "Wee" Glencairn Tasting Glass
  • Sampling from 60+ Distilleries
  • Bourbon:30 Show Viewing
  • Unlimited Re-Entry to Festival
  • Private Luxury Restroom Trailer
  • Mountain Valley Spring Water Bottles
  • Entry to Win an Oris Timepiece
  • Buy Bottles Direct from Distillers*
  • Ability to Purchase Premium Events*
  • Complimentary Bourbon Lockers**
  • Entry to Bourbon Capital Bites Area*
  • Dozens of Vendors in Marketplace
  • Bourbon History Museum Admission

2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS tba

Festival Hours: Friday 12pm to 6pm, Saturday 12pm to 6pm and Sunday 12pm to 4pm.

*events may be subject to change
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Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR

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MAJOR INVESTORS

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INVESTORS

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CASK X Logo
Joseph & Joseph Logo
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Retro 51 logo, 1951.
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Whiskey House Kentucky logo.

PARTNERS

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Urban Bourbon Trail Logo
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SPONSORS

American Whiskey Logo
Bourbon Plus
City of Bardstown Logo
Clayton-and-Crume-Logo
Distilled Living Logo
Estes Public Relations logo.
Glencairn Logo
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Kentucky Straight Ice Logo
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