National Bourbon Week is a celebration of all things bourbon in the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, KY. Centered around National Bourbon Day which occurs June 14 each year, National Bourbon Week includes dozens of distillery events, special releases, tastings and more, as well as the annual Bourbon City Street Concert in downtown Bardstown. In 2024 and expected again in 2026, National Bourbon Week also includes the release of the much anticipated Bardstown Collection, a collaboration amongst multiple local distilleries.

National Bourbon Week is organized by the Bourbon Capital Alliance, a local nonprofit organization tasked with building the comprehensive bourbon experience in Bardstown. Working closely with the Bourbon Capital Alliance's nine partner distilleries, Visit Bardstown, and Bardstown Mainstreet, the seven day series of bourbon-focused events is a fantastic week for a bourbon lover to be in the Bourbon Capital of the World.

For those 21+, any and all distillery events, downtown tastings, special releases and more are open to you. Most events are ticketed and those ticket links may be found on the Schedule page. For those under 21, you are invited to enjoy the downtown festivities on Third Street on Saturday, June 14.

Tuesday, April 29, 2025. You may find all ticket links on the Schedule page.

Events are happening all over Bardstown & greater Nelson County. Multiple distilleries will host ticketed events on site, while several will utilize the Brindiamo Penthouse on the third floor of historic Spalding Hall in downtown Bardstown. The annual Bourbon City Street Concert is held on Third Street in downtown Bardstown. Third Street will also play host to distillery tastings on Saturday afternoon, June 14.

From hotels to bed & breakfasts to Airbnbs, Bardstown has loads of great lodging options. Check out Visit Bardstown's lodging page to check options and book your room.

Check out the tons of restaurant/bar/brewery options in Bardstown and surrounding areas here.