NATIONAL BOURBON FESTIVALThe Bourbon Capital,
Kentucky's distilleries unite in Bardstown, and we get you inside every pour worth chasing.
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Small Batch. Single Barrel. Cask Strength.
Rare tastings, distillery access and a route that actually flows, handled end to end.
A smart, well-handled start.
- Event-day access & ticket planning
- Accommodation guidance
- Concierge assistance
- Core local itinerary
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- Upgraded access & ticket planning
- Hotel coordination
- Transportation planning
- Dining reservations
- Concierge assistance throughout
The full private experience.
- Curated full itinerary
- Premium access & ticket planning
- Private transportation planning
- Exclusive experiences & reservations
- Personal concierge all trip
Your time here, day by day
The Day Before
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Catch the Sunrise Workouts at the track, then the Handicapper's Dinner that evening.
Welcome to Bardstown
Airport transfer, boutique check-in and a bourbon-paired welcome dinner.
The Festival & The Trail
Festival access, reserve tastings and private distillery experiences.
Rare Finds & Farewell
Allocated-bottle sourcing and a farewell brunch before departure.
The Business of Racing
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Caught the racing bug and dreaming of owning a horse? Let us take you out to a working farm to see how it all works.
The right stays in Bardstown
Bardstown Motor Lodge
Bardstown Motor Lodge
A retro-cool, design-led roadside retreat in the bourbon capital.
Jailer's Inn
Jailer's Inn
A characterful boutique stay inside a restored 1800s jail.
The Old Talbott Tavern
The Old Talbott Tavern
The world's oldest bourbon bar, with rooms above.
My Old Kentucky Home Inn
My Old Kentucky Home Inn
A serene countryside stay near the historic estate.
Kentucky Experiences Chosen by Those Who Live Here
"Concierge service, done right. Every experience here is hand-selected by someone who lives here."
Angelique, Concierge Director
We know…
- Local drivers who know how to slip in and out of traffic, so you're there in 15 minutes or less.
- Where to grab the best pizza once you slip out of the track.
- The afterparties the locals actually go to, and the best ones you'll never find on Google.
- Exactly what to tuck in your bag for Derby day so nothing catches you off guard.
- The seats truly worth having, plus my three favorite sections at the track.
- How to pull your whole look together. Always pick the hat first, then build the outfit around it.
Yours all weekend
You have a direct line to a private concierge, and a dedicated one who is yours for the entire weekend.
Airport Transfer with Caddie
Airport Transfer with Caddie
Met at the gate by a personal caddie who handles your bags and gets you moving.
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Luxury Accommodations
Luxury Accommodations
The right hotels and suites, right where the action is.
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Hand-Selected Kentucky Oaks & Derby Seats
Hand-Selected Kentucky Oaks & Derby Seats
Clubhouse, box and grandstand seats chosen for your group.
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Private Transportation
Private Transportation
Luxury vehicles and private drivers, coordinated all weekend.
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Angelique Rison
I built Louisville Guest Services so our guests could experience Kentucky's best moments with confidence, comfort and true insider access. From the first phone call to the final farewell, you have one person who knows this city intimately, so you can focus on the memories, not the logistics.
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The seat, the stay, the ride and the details, five ways your concierge supports the weekend.