Get Ready, Bourbon Lovers!
The NKY Bourbon Festival & Tasting Party is coming this October 16th-26th, 2025 — and it’s going to be one spirited celebration!
Join us for bold flavors, smooth pours, and warm Kentucky hospitality. Whether you’re a seasoned bourbon connoisseur or just bourbon-curious, this event will offer something special for everyone.
You’re Invited! NKY Bourbon Festival Committee Meeting
*New Location*
Join us on Wednesday, July 16th at 10:00 AM at The Fort (2510 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017) as we gather industry leaders, local businesses, community members, and bourbon lovers to help shape the 2025 NKY Bourbon Festival!
This is your chance to be part of something spirited—share your ideas, voice your vision, and collaborate with fellow distillers, restaurateurs, bartenders, and bourbon enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking to showcase your craft, support local culture, or simply get involved in one of NKY’s most anticipated events, your input is welcome and valued.
What to Expect:
🥃 Bourbon Tastings and meet-the-distiller sessions at local distilleries, bars and restaurants
🍽️ Delicious Food Pairings to complement every sip
🍸 Live Mixologist Demos showcasing inventive cocktails and pro tips
🎶 Live regional music and entertainment
🎨 Artisan and nonprofit showcases, each holding their own events
🎟️ Raffles, giveaways, and community awards at the Kickoff Party
The festival is more than a celebration of Kentucky’s world-famous bourbon—it’s a platform for connection, collaboration, and economic uplift. Attendees to this week-long event will enjoy tastings from regional distilleries and restaurants, live music, artisans, and interactive demonstrations. From local entrepreneurs to cultural organizations, every participant helps tell the story of Northern Kentucky’s vibrant identity.
Proceeds and visibility from this event will help support participating local organizations and small businesses. Together, we raise a glass not just to bourbon, but to the shared success of our entire community.
We’re still finalizing exciting details, but trust us — you’ll want to be there.
Stay tuned and sign up for updates!
This is one fall event you won’t want to miss!
Interested in joining us as a distillery or vendor? Contact us today!
