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“THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING 2025 FESTIVAL!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OCTOBER 3, 2026!"

Bourbon on the Banks Festival, Presented by BJ's Wholesale Club and Visit Frankfort

Saturday, OCT. 3, 2026 | RIVER VIEW PARK
Bourbon on the Banks Festival, Presented by BJ's Wholesale Club and Visit Frankfort. Saturday, October 3- Riverview Park - Over 70+ distilleries, shopping, live music, food, and more!
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Whiskey on the Water with The Ingram Distillery

Thursday, OCT. 1, 2026 | ABOARD THE BOURBON BELLE
Climb aboard The Bourbon Belle tour boat for an unforgettable excursion with Award Winning Mixologist, Heather Wibbels. Discover the secrets of water with Ingram River Aged Whiskey
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Thursday Kickoff

OCT. 1, 2026 |
Kick off the Bourbon on the Banks Festival weekend. Join us at Whiskey Thief Distillery for this great night of fun and celebration!
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The Culinary Bourbon Geek with Peggy Noe Stevens

Friday, OCT. 2, 2026 | KENTUCKY HISTORY CENTER
Bourbon Hall of Fame and Master Taster, PEGGY NOE STEVENS along with Boondocks Whiskey, takes you on an advanced food and bourbon pairing. Sophisticate your palate with the nuanced surprises of bourbon flavor.
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VIP Reception & Bourbon Auction, Presented by Larrikin Bourbon Co

Friday, OCT. 2, 2026 | KENTUCKY HISTORY CENTER
Join us at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in historic downtown Frankfort, Ky., Sample, eat and bid. It's an evening of fine bourbon and so much more.
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Bourbon Street on Broadway

Friday, OCT. 2, 2026 | DOWNTOWN FRANKFORT
A one-of-a-kind event to kick off the festival weekend! This is a free, family-friendly experience.
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Pub Stroll

OCT. 1-3, 2026 | DOWNTOWN FRANKFORT
Spend an evening strolling through historic downtown Frankfort and visit different local restaurants and bars featuring signature cocktails crafted with Four Roses Bourbon.
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Saturday Brunch

OCT. 3, 2026 | CYPRESS & OAK
Start the day right with brunch at Cyprus & Oak, located in The Delegate Hotel from 10am-2pm before heading to Bourbon on the Banks Festival!
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Howser Tavern After Party - FREE

OCT. 3, 2026 | FARMER'S MARKET PAVILION
Howser Tavern and Buffalo Trace bring you this FREE concert!! Live Music, delicious food, plenty of drinks and great company.
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Contact Executive Shuttle to transport you to and from the event, keeping you and everyone else as safe as possible.

Now taking reservations! (advanced reservations are not required but highly suggested).

Call: 502-321-4365
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