Drinks

JOIN US FORBOURBON, BEER, WINE AND SPIRITSA large variety of beverages will be available for tasting during the festival. With that many options, it's smart to have a game plan!DISTILLERIES BREWERIES WINERIES OTHERS ARE BEING ADDED FREQUENTLY, PLEASECHECK BACK OFTEN!Event ScheduleEnjoy bourbon from regional and national distilleries while you stroll the banks along the scenic [...]

JOIN US FOR

BOURBON, BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS

A large variety of beverages will be available for tasting during the festival.
With that many options, it's smart to have a game plan!

DISTILLERIES

BREWERIES

WINERIES

OTHERS ARE BEING ADDED FREQUENTLY, PLEASE

CHECK BACK OFTEN!

Event Schedule
Enjoy bourbon from regional and national distilleries while you stroll the banks along the scenic Kentucky River in our capital city, historic downtown Frankfort.
Thursday Dinner @ The Farm

5:30 pm Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm Mills Lane, Frankfort, KY

Thursday Dinner @ The Farm
Sponsored by Deloitte.

Invitation-only dinner showcasing our local Kentucky farm to table products. Honoring the Japanese-based companies’ contributions and investment made in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. We will highlight our student research projects, faculty curricula, and our world-class aquaculture program allowing us to showcase our work on various initiatives and network with these organizations. We will hear an update as to their efforts and progress in Kentucky and address how we may be an active and engaged community partner. Special Guest: Meet executive chef of Volare Ristorante in Louisville, Joshua Moore, winner of the Food Network competition show “Chopped” which aired January 15, 2019. Chef Moore will be preparing special appetizers to pair with our Bourbon on the Banks specialty cocktails for your culinary delight.

3 Hours Mills Lane, Frankfort, KY
Bourbon Street on Broadway

4:30 pm Old Capital Lawn

Bourbon Street on Broadway
Free Community Event

Prepare to be enchanted as we transform Broadway Street—be entertained by street performers, hear from historians regarding African Americans’ contribution to Bourbon heritage, watch the Neat documentary, listen to area high schools performances, and enjoy live music while dining on offerings from our downtown merchants.

5 Hours Downtown Frankfort, KY
Master Distillers Sponsor's Only Reception

5:00 pm Riverview Park & Ward Oates Amphitheater

Sponsor's Only Reception
Invitation Only

As a sponsor you will be able to experience an advance walk-through the festival site. Additionally, you will interact with Master Distillers and sample products provided by our wonderful vendors.

1.5 Downtown Frankfort, KY
Franklin County Farmers Market

8:00 am Market Pavilion in River View Park, at the corner of Wilkinson and Broadway Downtown Frankfort, KY

Franklin County Farmers Market

Join us at the farmers market for a chance to meet and purchase from our region's best food producers and food artisans. Sample locally grown and produced foods and enjoy live music, too! Featuring items from Franklin County and our surrounding counties: fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, honey, spices, tea, flowers, soaps, wine and more.

4 Hours Market Pavilion in River View Park, at the corner of Wilkinson and Broadway
Exclusive “Black Bourbon Cultural Experience”

8:00 am

Exclusive “Black Bourbon Cultural Experience”

The first annual Bourbon on the Banks Festival will include an African-American experience curated by the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild Inc. (KBBG) and designed for African-American Bourbon and history enthusiasts! Slaves played a huge role in the making of whiskey from grain to bottle, which is growing in attention. Get a behind-the-scenes peek into what Kentucky State University (KSU) is doing to improve workplace development in the distilling industry, and just have a great cultural time sipping and networking … all included with the festival ticket ($65)! Only 30 spaces available; first come, first served. Festival ticket holders wishing to sign up for this cultural experience may email Michael Adams at kyblackbourbonguild@gmail.com to register. Please plan to stay at our Premier Hotel Sponsor Home2 by Hilton in Frankfort, KY to be near the action.

9.5 Hours
Bourbon on the Banks 2019

5:00 pm Riverview Park & Ward Oates Amphitheater Downtown Frankfort, KY

Bourbon on the Banks 2019

Held on Saturday, August 24, 2019, 5-8 p.m., The Commonwealth's premier bourbon-tasting and award’s festival. Over 100 vendors present. You can enjoy bourbon from regional and national distilleries while you stroll the banks along the scenic Kentucky river in our capital city, historic downtown Frankfort. In addition, we will offer tastings from world wineries and regional craft beer producers along with food from regional, award winning chefs and entertainment from regional musicians. Learn more about bourbon from nationally recognized master distillers, bourbon educators, authors and watch demonstrations from award-winning chefs. Plus, we will honor the best cocktail with the “People’s Choice” Award. Awards will be presented at 8 pm in the Ward Oates Amphitheater at Riverview Park. Please be present to learn who our inaugural winner will be. This is a $65 ticketed event. Buy your tickets now!

3 Hours Riverview Park & Ward Oates Amphitheater
Official After-Party

9:00 pm 109 W. Main Street Sponsored by Bourbon on Main, Goodwood Brewing Co. and The Frankfort Bourbon Society

Official After-Party
Sponsored by Bourbon on Main, Goodwood Brewing Co. and The Frankfort Bourbon Society

Extend the fun and join us for the Official After-Party! Enjoy live music while sipping on a specialty Bourbon on the Banks cocktail and make plans to attend next year’s festival. Special Guest: Ariel E. Neal, Chicago-based co-founder of Causing a Stir. www.causingastir.org and CEO of beverage events company Leira Knows Cocktails & Events (www.instagram.com/leiraknowscocktails), Neal designs cocktail, wine and spirits-driven social and corporate events.

4 Hours 109 W. Main Street, Frankfort, KY

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