BARDSTOWN, Ky. (Aug. 4, 2025) - - - The third annual National Bourbon Week™ will return to Bardstown, Kentucky — the Bourbon Capital of the World^® — June 14-21, 2026, bringing together bourbon lovers from across the country for a spirited week of rare pours, exclusive experiences, and Southern hospitality. For more information, visit nationalbourbonweek.com.

The celebration is a collaborative effort between Bardstown’s distilleries, downtown merchants, and hospitality partners. Visitors can expect an impressive lineup of tastings, distillery-hosted dinners, limited-edition releases, educational experiences, and the 23rd Annual Bourbon City Street Concert.

“National Bourbon Week is more than a celebration of Kentucky’s signature spirit,” said Sam Lacy, executive director of the Bourbon Capital Alliance. “It’s a showcase of the deep-rooted craftsmanship, community, and hospitality that make Bardstown unlike anywhere else in the world. We’re proud to welcome visitors back for what’s sure to be our biggest and best year yet.”

The event follows the success of 2025’s weeklong festivities, which drew bourbon enthusiasts, industry insiders, and first-time visitors alike to the birthplace of bourbon with 38 events, several special bottle releases, and funds raised for local causes. From behind-the-scenes tours and master distiller-led panels to curated pairing dinners and street-wide celebrations, National Bourbon Week 2026 will offer something for every kind of bourbon fan.

“We’re thrilled to welcome visitors from around the globe to Bardstown — The Bourbon Capital of the World — for National Bourbon Week 2026,” said Stacey Phelps, president of Bardstown-Nelson County Tourism. “There’s truly no better place to experience the heart, heritage, and hospitality of bourbon than right here in our historic town. Whether you're a lifelong enthusiast or just beginning your bourbon journey, Bardstown is where stories are shared, traditions are honored, and memories are made — one sip at a time.”

Join the e-mail list at nationalbourbonweek.com or follow @NationalBourbonWeek on social media for updates on event details, participating distilleries and ticket information.

Bourbon Capital Alliance:
Founded in 2017, the Bourbon Capital Alliance is committed to preserving Bardstown’s status as the Bourbon Capital of the World. Working alongside local distilleries and community partners, the nonprofit Alliance is elevating and expanding experiences and building upon the legacy and prevalence of bourbon culture. The Alliance’s initiatives include the Bourbon Capital Academy educational offerings, National Bourbon Week events series, The Bourbon Capital Guild society, the Bourbon Capital District entertainment destination center, special bourbon barrel license plates, and other projects that improve the Bardstown community. Learn more at bourboncapital.org.