Passes and VIP Packages Available in April for the 34th Annual Celebration
BARDSTOWN, KY – March 18, 2025 – The Kentucky Bourbon Festival (KBF) has announced that tickets for the 2025 festival will go on sale April 17, with early access available on April 16 for Bourbon Insiders. Taking place from September 5-7, 2025, in Bardstown, Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the World, the festival attracts bourbon enthusiasts worldwide to celebrate America’s native spirit during National Bourbon Heritage Month.
For ticket details and festival information, visit: www.kybourbonfestival.com
A World-Class Bourbon Experience
“The 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival marks the fifth year since the complete revisioning of the event,” said Randy Prasse, president and COO. “We are now considered a world-class sampling and buying experience with bourbon enthusiasts making an annual pilgrimage to the Bourbon Capital of the World. Today, 85% of ticketed guests visit from outside Kentucky, and the event continues to serve as an important tourism and economic engine for the entire region.”
The 2025 KBF will feature six ticket tiers, ranging from general admission passes to exclusive VIP experiences, including the new Oris President’s Club.
All passes include:
- Unlimited re-entry throughout the weekend
- Sampling from 60+ Kentucky distilleries
- Access to exclusive single-barrel releases
- Engaging industry panels with master distillers
- Expanded dining options
For premium attendees, VIP experiences offer early access, private bourbon lockers, and exclusive pours.
Exclusive Bourbon Releases & Distillery Partnerships
Bourbon lovers can purchase special-release bottles directly from distilleries, including the exclusive “Distillers’ Row Series” single-barrel selections, handpicked by the Kentucky Bourbon Festival team. To make the experience more convenient, bourbon lockers will be available for storing purchases until departure.
The festival will also expand The Great Tent programming, offering:
Master distiller panels discussing mash bills, aging, and finishing techniques
Culinary and cocktail sessions with expert chefs and mixologists
Bourbon Lifestyle & Shopping at KBF 2025
Beyond bourbon, festival-goers can immerse themselves in the bourbon lifestyle with premium offerings from brands like:
- Oris Timepieces
- Jacob Bromwell Flasks
- Clayton & Crume Leather Goods
- Retro 51 Writing Instruments
Shop bourbon-themed vendors at The Bourbon Marketplace, located in the expanded Bourbon Capital Bites area.
VIP Packages & Oris President’s Club Membership
VIP Packages Sold Out in Minutes in 2024!
VIP Packages Include:
Early entry each day Crystal Glencairn glassware Exclusive bottle signings by master distillers Premium catering & exclusive pours in the VIP Lodge One ticket to Bourbon in the Air (Sept. 4)
NEW: The Oris President’s Club ($6,995 – Limited to 24 Guests)
This ultimate VIP experience includes: Access to the Brindiamo Penthouse overlooking the festival A limited-edition Oris watch 3-night stay at The Trail Hotel in Bardstown Private shuttle service to and from the festival Spring bourbon experience & fall/winter KBF reception
2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Ticket Pricing
Ticket Options:
- Bourbon Taster Weekend Pass (3 Days): $190
- VIP Decanter Club: $1,395
- Oris President’s Club: $6,995 (Only 24 Available)
- Premium events priced individually
KBF Insiders (email subscribers) get early access on April 16. Public sales open April 17. VIP packages are expected to sell out quickly.
Get your tickets at: www.kybourbonfestival.com
About the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Celebrating 34 years, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival has evolved from a simple bourbon tasting into a world-renowned experience, uniting distilleries, bourbon lovers, and industry experts. Held in Bardstown, KY, the festival is a must-attend event for bourbon enthusiasts.
Festival Dates: September 5-7, 2025
Location: Bardstown, KY – The Bourbon Capital of the World
For more information and ticket sales, visit: www.kybourbonfestival.com
Recent Bourbon Lens Coverage
- Howler Head Bourbon Joins Infinium Spirits in New Acquisition
- Bold Flavors and Low Proof? Old Elk’s New Slow Cut Bourbon Reviewed
- Caleb’s Crossing Launches with Two Unique American Whiskey Expressions
- Maker’s Mark Adds New Keepers Release to Wood Finishing Series
- Chattanooga Whiskey Releases Experimental Batch 043: Pre-Prohibition Style
- Bourbon Expert Documentary Wraps Filming at Historic Oxmoor Farm
Listen to Bourbon Lens on your favorite podcast app or stream on Spotify. If you’d like to support Bourbon Lens, subscribe to our Patreon, sign up for our “Weekly Pour” Newsletter, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
If you like cocktails, subscribe to our second podcast, Cocktails with Friends. Cocktails with Friends is hosted by our good friend and partner, Bob Cutler.
