Bourbon Week
June 13th - 20th, 2025
Welcome to Downtown Frankfort Bourbon Week!
June 13–20, 2025
Get ready to immerse yourself in the spirit of Frankfort! Join us for a weeklong celebration of bourbon heritage, historic downtown charm, and unforgettable experiences. Here’s what’s happening:
Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting a variety of bourbon-related experiences and products that showcase the best of what our area has to offer:
🥃 Bourbon Tours & Experiences
Explore the heart of bourbon country!
Take part in special tours and activities that dive into Frankfort’s rich bourbon history and craftsmanship. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or new to the bourbon world, there’s something for everyone.
🛍️ Bourbon-Inspired Products
Shop local, sip local!
Discover a variety of bourbon-themed products from talented local artisans and vendors — from handcrafted goods to unique souvenirs you can only find here.
🍸 Signature Cocktail Celebration: “The Frankfort”
Last year, we officially crowned The Frankfort as our city’s signature cocktail — a twist on the iconic Manhattan!
This year, celebrate with us during a Signature Cocktail Stroll, tasting unique versions of The Frankfort at downtown bars and restaurants. Cheers to creativity, community, and great bourbon!
🎶 Bourbon Week Kickoff Concert
Friday, June 13, 6:30PM| Downtown Frankfort Summer Concert Series
We’re kicking things off early!
Join us for an electric evening with New Orleans blues band Jackson and the Janks, bourbon tastings, and a downtown celebration like no other.
Come sip, shop, and stroll your way through Downtown Frankfort Bourbon Week — where bourbon, history, and hospitality come together in the heart of Kentucky!
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June 13th, 6:30PM
Bourbon Celebration Concert
Featuring: Jackson and the Janks
Bourbon Week Tours/Exhibits
Click below to learn more about the fascinating special exhibits and tours to participate in!
Bourbon Belle Boat Tours
- Old Taylor Tour : Old Taylor Tour plus Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour and Tasting
- Trace Tour : Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour and Tasting
- Bourbon History Tour
- Bourbon and Boats River Tour and Taste : Progressive Bourbon Tasting with Bourbon on Main Barrel Picks
- Bourbon History Tour
Bourbon History Walking Tours
Join Local bourbon history buff Russ Kennedy on this guided walking tour in historic downtown Frankfort. You will be entertained and informed as you learn about Frankfort’s rich history and spirited bourbon past. The tour is one mile in length.
Capital City Museum Bourbon Exhibit
Transplants to Frankfort learn quickly that the smell of home is the distiller’s yeast in the air. Bourbon permeates the lives and livelihoods of everyone here. The workers who distill, bottle, and distribute bourbon call Frankfort and Franklin County home. Their labor forms the backbone of the industry. It supports and sustains the many adjacent industries which have grown to support bourbon tourism, like hotels, restaurants, and bars. This exhibit celebrates the brands, jobs, people, and impact of bourbon in our community.
Open 10 – 4, Monday – Saturday, Admission is Free.
Bourbon Blazer "The Frankfort" Tour
Buffalo Trace Tours
Visit Buffalo Trace Distillery, the World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery, for complimentary tours and tastings featuring beloved brands such as Buffalo Trace, W. L. Weller, E.H. Taylor Jr, Eagle Rare and much more.
J Mattingly Tours
Check out the Tasting Experience or the VIP Blending Experience consisting of J. Mattingly 1845 Bourbon releases.
Lawrenceburg Bourbon Co. Tasting
Select from a wide range of Bourbon Tours at Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company – a craft distillery built from savings and chutzpah by an Australian-born, U.S. Navy combat veteran with a palate for great American whiskey!