Bourbon Heritage Month

Celebrate America's Native Spirit Every September

We celebrate America's Native Spirit every September. In 2007 the U.S. Senate declared the first National Bourbon Heritage Month.

Here in Bourbon City, we like to celebrate with the Old Fashioned, our city's official cocktail, at one of the stops along the Urban Bourbon Trail, visit one of our ten local distilleries for a tour and tasting, or attend the Bourbon & Beyond Festival. There are so many more options to choose from, too!

See below for a list of upcoming Bourbon events to participate in this Bourbon Heritage Month.

The Urban Bourbon Experience™

The Urban Bourbon Experience™

They don't call us Bourbon City for nothing.
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Bourbon Accommodations

Bourbon Accommodations

Whiskey lovers can soak up the ultimate Bourbon City experience even in…
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Bourbon & Beyond

Bourbon & Beyond

Discover Bourbon, Music & Culinary Delights!
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The City’s Top 21 Bourbon Bars & Restaurants

The City’s Top 21 Bourbon Bars & Restaurants

As chosen by local bourbon experts.
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Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

Learn to make Louisville’s official cocktail with a shot of history.
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Curate Your Perfect Weekend in Bourbon City

Curate Your Perfect Weekend in Bourbon City

In addition to nearly a dozen different distillery tours offered in Downtown…
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Upcoming Bourbon Events

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September 9
I Too Am a Kentuckian

I Too Am a Kentuckian, July 2, 2026–May 2027. Celebrate 250 years of Kentucky’s spirit in I Too Am a Kentuckian. Those words were spoken by one of the most famous Kentuckians…

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September 9
The Original Old Louisville Walking Tour

Step into one of America’s most remarkable historic neighborhoods—and the dramatic backdrop for HBO’s Murder in Glitterball City. Old Louisville isn’t just architecturally stunning; it’s layered with stories, secrets, and larger-than-life personalities…

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September 9
Heartbreak Hotel

This official Elvis Presley bio-musical takes a closer look at the rock star whose impact shaped the history of music and culture. Watch as his younger self guides him through pivotal moments…

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September 9
Revolutionary Threads

Revolutionary Threads, August 16–December 31, 2026. This special temporary exhibition focuses on the wartime experience of Revolutionary War soldiers, both men and women, and what they wore. The exhibition was developed and…

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September 9
1776 at the Frazier

1776 at the Frazier, January 16–December 31, 2026. Through additive labels and audio entries, guests can experience self-guided and guided tours highlighting objects and stories in our permanent galleries. Each area in…

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September 9
250th Stories in 120

250th Stories in 120, January 1–December 31, 2026. The 120: Cool KY Counties permanent exhibit collects hundreds of stories from across the Commonwealth—including histories, legends, and oral traditions curated at the local…

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September 9
Pursuit of Happiness

Pursuit of Happiness, January 17, 2026–May 2027. Pursuit of Happiness is a dynamic hands-on experience inspired by the immortal words from 1776. Through engaging activities like secret codes, tabletop games, and other…

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September 9
Guided Spirits Tasting

Prova Spirits handcrafts and distills gin, vodka, limoncello, and other Italian inspired beverages and more. In this tasting we will take you through the core of our products and give you a…

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