If you’re a fan of beer and bourbon, then you live in the right place. Our city knows how to throw a party, especially during the summer, when you’ll find plenty of festivals celebrating these beloved beverages.
From downtown to Norton Commons, Jeffersonville and even Bardstown, there are a number of fun festival that will have you sipping on some of the best brews and bourbons in the country, right here at home. Most of these festivals also feature live music, local food vendors, and fun activities for all ages.
Isn’t it great to live in a city where entertainment and tradition go hand in hand? Get ready to mark your calendars and raise a glass to some of the best summer beer and bourbon festivals in Kentucky!
Kentucky Craft Bash
Saturday, June 29
Waterfront Park | 12 – 5 p.m. | $10 – $65
Beer brands large and small will come together for this fermented feast for the senses. The 7th annual Kentucky Craft Bash will host over 60 breweries and offer more than 150 types of brews to try.Jeffersontown Beer Fest
Saturday, July 20
Downtown Jeffersontown | 4 – 8 p.m. | $10+
I bet you didn’t guess there’d be beer but fear not, there’s beer but also food trucks and live music. No pets, dogs or people under 21 at this event. So leave your Iguana, Spike, at home when you mosey down to this event.Summer Beer Fest at the Frazier
Saturday, July 27
Frazier Museum | 4 p.m. | $50
The Summer Beer Fest is back and celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024. Tickets are available for you and your friends. Right now, there is a limited-time ticket package available, with a $50 discount when you buy four tickets. There are over 200 specialty beers, plus live music and food for everyone who comes to celebrate beer at Frazier.Bourbon SIPosium
Thursday, August 15-18
Hyatt Regency Louisville | 4 p.m. | $549
Bourbon Women is back with the latest SIPosium at the heart of Bourbon Country exploring spirits from all over the world. The experience includes special VIP tours, bourbon expert-hosted dinners and workshops from the greatest minds in the industry. Over 400 women are set to join Bourbon Women for the Bourbon SIPosium this year at the female-focused whiskey conference.Old Lou Brew Craft Beer Festival
Friday, August 23
Visitors Center in Central Park | 6:00 p.m. | $15
A fundraiser for the historic Old Louisville neighborhood, Old Lou Brew will feature 15 local craft brewers selling their own beers, as well as food trucks, and live music. This is a family- and pet-friendly event, so just bring a legal ID and a leash for your dog, and enjoy your summer Friday at Central Park.Brew at the Zoo with Wine and Food, Too!
Saturday, August 24
Louisville Zoo | 5:00 p.m. | $100 (early bird) or $125
This fundraising event for species conservation and education will feature catered food, beverage tastings, animal encounters, engagements with zookeeper staff, and late-night bites. There will also be live music, oversized lawn games, and a silent disco in the shaded Islands habitat area alongside orangutans, tigers, and other animals.American Whiskey Festival
Saturday, August 31
Norton Commons North Village Square | 4:00 p.m. | Free – $200
Distilleries including Jack Daniel’s, Angel’s Envy, Bardstown Bourbon Co., Bushwood Spirits, New Riff Distilling, and Buzzards Roost Whiskey will be pouring in the Whiskey Garden. The event itself is free and includes local food trucks and live performances. The Whiskey Garden is $50. The VIP ticket is $200 and offers food creations by Chef Michael Crouch and specialty cocktails throughout the event.Kentucky State Fair Beerfest
Date TBDThere’s not much info out about Beerfest yet, but last year was the inaugural year and included samples from dozens of craft breweries in Kentucky.Black Bourbon Society’s
Bourbon Boule
August 29-September 1
Black Bourbon Society brings together African-Americans who want to deepen their appreciation for fine whiskeys & bourbons through events, tastings, & more. The Bourbon Boule is a weekend filled with education and experiences to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of all things bourbon.Kentucky Bourbon Festival
September 13-1
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is a celebration of Kentucky Bourbon and the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, Kentucky. What began as a Bourbon tasting dinner has grown into a truly authentic experience that brings together bourbon enthusiasts from all over the world. In its 32nd year, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is one of the Commonwealth’s leading cultural festivals. 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 brandsBourbon and Beyond
September 19-22
Louisville’s favorite music and culinary festival will include two additional stages and nearly 50 more bands in 2024. This is one you won’t want to miss! Photo by Nik Vechery.
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