114: Exciting Changes for 2021 Kentucky Bourbon Festival

2021 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown. This year aims to be better than ever. We are joined by Randy Prasse, Bourbon Festival President, to unveil some big changes for 2021.  Learn about the new events, general admission tickets, once in a lifetime bourbon tasting opportunities, and the immersive bourbon experiences planned for 2021. Mark your calendars for September 16-19, 2021. General Admission Tickets go on sale on at 11:00 am ET - March 15th, 2021 - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOURS! A 1-Day Pass is available for only $10; 3-Day Pass is $20 and Sampling Passes include 5 Pours for $25. VIP Tickets are SOLD OUT and they anticipate selling out general admission tickets also.  Tickets include a unique, branded Glencairn tasting glass and 30th Anniversary challenge coin. And finally, head to our Instagram to learn HOW TO WIN a pair of 3-day General Admission tickets with two sampling wristbands (a $90 value) ---------------------- More Details on the Giveaway.  Tickets and wristbands include the following: 3-day GA Ticket includes: Daily admission to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Wee Glencairn-branded nosing and tasting glass ($10 Value) – one glass per guest Limited-edition 30th anniversary KBF challenge coin ($15 Value) – one coin per guest Access to distilleries' booths, educational sessions, musical entertainment, food trucks, and bourbon craft exhibits. ** Additional tickets required for bourbon sampling, educational sessions, and/or premium culinary events. Wristband Details: A branded KBF wristband with five (5) pull-off tabs to be redeemed for samples at distillery booths Up to five (5) neat or mixed-drink cocktail pours from all participating distilleries Premium pours and cocktails may require multiple drink tabs This wristband does not grant access to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival Great Lawn. A separate ticket is required for access to the Great Lawn. —————— Overall Festival information: The Kentucky Bourbon Festival Great Lawn Hours: Friday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO PURCHASE TICKETS Tickets are extremely limited, so get yours now! The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is an outdoor, rain-or-shine event. No ticket cancellations or refund requests will be honored. Guests must be 21 or older to purchase tickets and to attend the Kentucky Bourbon Festival unless otherwise noted in the event schedule. A comprehensive list of allowed and forbidden items will be distributed prior to the festival. There will be a check-in location at the festival.   *This episode is brought to you by Premium Bar Products. Thanks for their support in producing this week's podcast. To customize glassware for your home bar, visit: PremiumBarProducts.com We appreciate everyone who has taken the time to give us feedback on our podcast.  If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your podcast app, leave us a review, or tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And, NEW THIS MONTH, please check out our Patreon page to learn how you can support our endeavors and be part of future barrel picks and more.  If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Michael & JakeBourbon Lens