Bourbon on the Banks is the Commonwealth’s premier Bourbon-tasting festival and awards competition.

Enjoy Bourbon from regional and national distilleries while you stroll the banks of the scenic Kentucky river in our capital city, historic downtown Frankfort.

Tastings from 60+ Bourbon, Spirits, Wine & Beer vendors, 20 Food vendors & Live Music!

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 Kentucky bourbons with the first annual “Governor’s Cup” and “People’s Choice” Awards.

Get your tickets now! Bourbononthebanks.org

Proceeds from this event go towards supporting research into African-American history in the spirits industry plus scholarships for Kentucky State University, the only public Historically Black University in the state, as they launch a new fermentation and distilling curriculum this year.