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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October 12
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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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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Misery

When a famous novelist crashes his car during a snowstorm, he’s “rescued” by his self-proclaimed number-one fan. But admiration turns terrifying as he realizes he’s trapped in her remote home with no…

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Thoroughbred Workout Tour

Start your day railside at the track! Experience the thrilling sound of hooves pounding the dirt as horses and jockeys train right before you! You’ll see horses gallop past at speeds up…

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Barn & Backside Tour

Did you know there’s a vibrant community of horses and horsemen who live and work on the Backside of Churchill Downs? (Yes, there’s even a church onsite!) In this guided van tour…

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Black Heritage in Racing Exhibit & Tour

From the jockey only known as Simon to two-time Derby winner Jimmy Winkfield, discover some of the most important African American figures in horse racing on the Black Heritage in Racing Tour…

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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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Go Baby Go! Race Day Experience

Feel the Rush of Race Day at Churchill Downs! Go behind the scenes for an unforgettable morning on the Backside as Thoroughbreds thunder past during their workouts. Travel through the iconic Infield…

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