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From concerts at your favorite distilleries to festivals throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky, there’s plenty to do on and off the Trail™.
This historic tour focuses on the Ripy family of Lawrenceburg, KY. We will take you on a journey beginning with the young Irishmen, James and John Ripy, who left their home in Tyrone, Ireland for the cliffs of the Kentucky River. We will follow the growth of the family from James’ initial foray into distilling […]
The Biergarten stage is going to be rocked with foot stomping soulful southern rock from The Thrashing Fossils! Formed from eons of experience, the Thrashing Fossils are a conglomerate of music stalwarts from storied Bowling Green bands. With deep roots in Southern Rock, Heavy Metal, Traditional Country, New Wave and Punk, their sound defies categorization. […]
Come and join us for a special dinner at Maker’s Mark Distillery to honor Chef Edward Lee with a 2018 TasteMaker’s Award. Chef Ed Lee landed in the Bluegrass state and opened 610 Magnolia, and in recent years, adding MilkWood & Whiskey Dry to the Louisville culinary scene. He also serves as the culinary director […]
Iconic whiskeys Old Forester and Woodford Reserve have partnered with Mint Julep Experiences to offer a new upscale “daily double” bourbon experience. The duo of Brown-Forman bourbon brands now offer a chance to see both Kentucky distilleries on the same day through this new elevated tour and tasting. Your experience includes personal tour guide, expert […]
Have a drink (or two) with the Masters and immerse yourself into the pride of the Commonwealth with this exclusive Bourbon, cocktail, and craft beer event celebrating Kentucky’s booming beverage industry. Jim Beam’s Master Distiller and Bourbon Hall of Fame member, Fred Noe, Steve Thompson of Kentucky Artisan Distillery, and Monnik Beer Company’s Scott Hand […]
Spend a warm evening in the beautiful Woodford County countryside enjoying bourbon, tours and live music at the Woodford Reserve Distillery. Every Friday night in July, August and September we are extending our hours and our tours to let you experience a different side of Woodford Reserve. Each evening will feature tours, live music, and a dinner […]
Please join us on July 21st, when the Blue Grass Trust as we partner again with Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens on putting on the party of the Summer, our Bourbon & Brews on Broadway, or known as B-Bob for short. This party of historic proportions will be held on the BGT's campus at Hopemont, the […]
