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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 16 MIN

TT:The Ultimate BBQ & Bourbon Experience: Pig and Swig 2026 at 4th Street Live

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Get ready for the return of Louisville's premier bourbon and food celebration! In this episode, we dive deep into the logistics and planning behind Pig and Swig at 4th Street Live!. From the massive infrastructure of the district's 25,000 sq. ft. canopied roof to the curated "Allocation Station" featuring rare pours, we explore how this event transforms downtown Louisville into a bourbon lover's paradise.We also discuss the revitalization of the downtown corridor, the safety measures ensuring a premier guest experience, and the diverse venue options—from Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse to PBR Louisville—that make 4th Street Live the heart of Kentucky entertainment. Whether you’re a local or traveling for the ultimate bourbon country experience, this is your insider guide to the sights, sounds, and tastes of the festival.https://4thstlive.com/events-and-entertainment/events/2026/pig-and-swig🔔 Subscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community.📸 Follow on Instagram: @bourbonlens🌐 Visit: www.bourbonlens.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/pd6ys5nRSU#PigAndSwig #BourbonLens #4thStreetLive #LouisvilleEvents #BourbonCountry #KentuckyBourbon #BBQandBourbon #DowntownLouisville #BourbonTasting #EventPlanningbourbon festival, Pig and Swig 2026, 4th Street Live Louisville, bourbon tasting, Louisville events, event logistics, BBQ festival Kentucky, downtown Louisville revitalization, bourbon education, hospitality industry, rare bourbon pours, Allocation Station, Kentucky tourism, Bourbon Lens podcast

Get ready for the return of Louisville's premier bourbon and food celebration! In this episode, we dive deep into the logistics and planning behind Pig and Swig at 4th Street Live!. From the massive infrastructure of the district's 25,000 sq. ft. canopied roof to the curated "Allocation Station" featuring rare pours, we explore how this event transforms downtown Louisville into a bourbon lover's paradise.We also discuss the revitalization of the downtown corridor, the safety measures ensuring a premier guest experience, and the diverse venue options—from Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse to PBR Louisville—that make 4th Street Live the heart of Kentucky entertainment. Whether you’re a local or traveling for the ultimate bourbon country experience, this is your insider guide to the sights, sounds, and tastes of the festival.https://4thstlive.com/events-and-entertainment/events/2026/pig-and-swig🔔 Subscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community.📸 Follow on Instagram: @bourbonlens🌐 Visit: www.bourbonlens.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/pd6ys5nRSU#PigAndSwig #BourbonLens #4thStreetLive #LouisvilleEvents #BourbonCountry #KentuckyBourbon #BBQandBourbon #DowntownLouisville #BourbonTasting #EventPlanningbourbon festival, Pig and Swig 2026, 4th Street Live Louisville, bourbon tasting, Louisville events, event logistics, BBQ festival Kentucky, downtown Louisville revitalization, bourbon education, hospitality industry, rare bourbon pours, Allocation Station, Kentucky tourism, Bourbon Lens podcast

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