Kentucky Bourbon Festival Inc

An exclusive Thursday evening celebration featuring catered hors d'oeuvres, signature cocktails and neat pours from Kentucky's top distilleries, and live music. The official festival kickoff event.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Access & Entry 3-Day VIP Admission to the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Early VIP entry at 11 AM Friday–Sunday through the VIP Gate Admission to Bourbon in the Air, the official Thursday night VIP kickoff party VIP Lodge Amenities Access to the climate-controlled VIP Lodge Catered small bites and snacks throughout the day Private VIP bars with premium pours and specialty cocktails Meet and greets with master distillers and distillery reps; and bottle signing opportunities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3-Day VIP Admission to the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Early VIP entry at 11 AM Friday–Sunday through the VIP Gate Admission to Bourbon in the Air, the official Thursday night VIP kickoff party VIP Lodge Amenities Access to the climate-controlled VIP Lodge Catered small bites and snacks throughout the day Private VIP bars with premium pours and specialty cocktails Meet and greets with master distillers and distillery reps; and bottle signing opportunities Private luxury

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Access & Entry 3-Day VIP Admission to the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Early VIP entry at 11 AM Friday–Sunday through the VIP Gate Admission to Bourbon in the Air, the official Thursday night VIP kickoff party VIP Lodge Amenities Access to the climate-controlled VIP Lodge Catered small bites and snacks throughout the day Private VIP bars with premium pours and specialty cocktails Meet and greets with master distillers and distillery reps; and bottle signing opportunities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Included With Your Ticket 3-Day Admission to the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Sampling from 60+ distillery booths Unlimited re-entry all weekend Access to the Bourbon:30 Show and live music on the Main Stage Shopping at 20+ vendors in the Marketplace Access to the Bourbon Capital Bites food area Admission to the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History The opportunity to purchase bottles directly from distillery booths — including new and limited releases, many only availabl

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Included With Your Ticket Sunday Admission to the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival A complimentary KBF “Wee” Glencairn Tasting Glass and festival program Sampling from 60+ distillery booths on the Great Lawn Access to the Bourbon:30 Show on the Main Stage Shopping at 20+ vendor s in the Marketplace Access to the Bourbon Capital Bites food area (Note that some food trucks may close at 2 PM on Sunday, so we recommend eating early) Admission to the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey