Bardstown, KY — With the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival (KBF) set for September 10–13, We want to help sell out these events. KBF is reminding ticket holders that seats remain open in several of the festival’s premium add-on sessions — hands-on cocktail, culinary and whiskey education experiences led by chefs, distillers and industry experts.
The festival, now celebrating 35 years as America’s Native Spirit event in the Bourbon Capital of the World, features more than 30 events and experiences across four days. While many premium sessions run in limited-capacity settings, KBF has confirmed a handful still have plenty of seats available — a good opportunity for attendees looking to round out their festival weekend.
Sessions With Seats Still Available
- “That Food Goes with Bourbon?” Surprise Combinations from Chef Newman Miller — Sat, Sept 12, 1:30–2:15 p.m. — $85
- 3 Books + 3 Cocktails: Bourbon Women Authors Talk Book Writing and Drink Making — Fri, Sept 11, 2:30–3:15 p.m. — $85
- Learning = Discerning: An Interactive Moonshine University Sensory Lesson on Aromas and Flavors — Sat, Sept 12, 1:00–1:45 p.m. — $85
- Tiki Isn’t Just for Rum! Clever Bourbon Cocktails for Adventurous Drinkers — Sun, Sept 13, 1:30–2:15 p.m. — $85
- Trust Me, It’ll Taste Great With Whiskey! Chef Stu Plush — Sat, Sept 12, 3:00–3:45 p.m. — $85
- Why ‘Where?’ Matters a Lot with Grains, Oak and Aging Bourbon — Sun, Sept 13, 2:30–3:15 p.m. — $85
All six sessions are held in the Premium Event Tent and are sold separately from general festival admission. Full descriptions, speaker bios and the complete festival schedule are available on the Kentucky Bourbon Festival Events & Experiences page.
How to Add These Experiences
Current paid ticket holders can add these sessions directly through their existing KBF ticket:
- Log into your Tixr account
- Go to your wallet and select the KBF event
- Look for add-ons listed beneath your ticket
Step-by-step instructions are also available on the KBF website. Note: this add-on option is available to paid ticket holders only — media pass holders will not see the same options.
About Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Kentucky Bourbon Festival is a four-day celebration of America’s Native Spirit held each September in Bardstown, Kentucky — the Bourbon Capital of the World. The 2026 festival, presented by The Koetter Group, marks its 35th year and features more than 200 brands from 60-plus distilleries alongside 30-plus events and experiences, including whiskey education sessions, culinary pairings, cocktail demonstrations and vintage tastings.
Learn more at kybourbonfestival.com.
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