Bourbon Market

Join us for a celebration of the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Kentucky’s finest bourbon at The Kentucky Castle’s Bourbon Market presented by True Story Whiskey! This marketplace event is an immersive experience, featuring exclusive bourbon tastings from renowned Kentucky distilleries, local artisan vendors, live music, and food trucks!

With this ticket, guests can sample various bourbons from local distilleries to experience a taste of Kentucky. Guests are invited to browse our market vendors, enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, and listen to live music while exploring the Castle and Farm grounds.

Pre-purchase your 2025 Bourbon Market T-Shirt during the checkout process! These Comfort Colors t-shirts feature a unique design for this year’s market and will be available to pick up when you check in at the Festival. Adult sizes range from XS to 4XL.

*This event is limited to guests 21 and over*

Pre-sale tickets are encouraged! Tickets sold at the door are pending market capacity and will not include a welcome bag, which includes a small food pairing box.

*Additional Bourbon Market events will have tickets available for purchase on our website. Please check back soon to find more information on these events.

Market Hours:
Friday, July 18th: 12 PM-6 PM
Saturday, July 19th: 11 AM-6 PM
Sunday, July 20th: 11 AM-4 PM

Market Activities
Distillery Booths
Artisan Vendors
Live Music
Bourbon Industry Professional Seminars
The Kentucky Castle Kitchen Stations
Food Trucks

TICKET INFORMATION
A variety of ticket options are available for guests; please see the descriptions below.

General Admission One-Day Pass, $100: Includes access to all tastings, vendors, and seminars for one day.

General Admission Weekend Pass, $150: Includes access to all tastings, vendors, and seminars for all three days.

VIP Pass, $200: Includes a Bourbon Market T-Shirt, a TKC Glencarin, access to all tastings, vendors, and seminars, and a Castle Farm restaurant reservation for brunch on July 18th, 19th, or 20th. This pass is a weekend pass with access to the Market all three days. *Please note: Castle Farm will be running a pre-set menu for these days. Should you make a reservation, this ticket does NOT include payment for your meal.

Distillers Pass, $325: Includes access to the TKC Bourbon Lounge, a signed True Story Finished Bourbon Bottle, plus all items in the GA & VIP passes. This pass is a weekend pass with access to the Market all three days. *Please note: Castle Farm will be running a pre-set menu for these days. Should you make a reservation, this ticket does NOT include payment for your meal.

Castle Pass, Various Pricing: Includes a two-night hotel stay plus all items in the GA, VIP, & Distillers passes. Price varies based on hotel accommodation. This pass is a weekend pass with access to the Market all three days. Each room includes tickets for the room capacity: twelve 2-ticket rooms & two 3-ticket rooms are available. Guests who purchase these rooms will be connected to The Kentucky Castle’s Hotel by our Events Team and will be required to authorize a credit card for incidentals. *Please note: Castle Farm will be running a pre-set menu for these days. Should you make a reservation, this ticket does NOT include payment for your meal.

To book a Castle Pass Hotel Stay, please visit HERE. You will NOT be able to purchase those tickets on this ticket page.

Pre-Sale GA One-Day & Weekend Passes, VIP, Distillers, & Castle Passes are available online only and include:
Bourbon Market welcome bag
Small box of food pairings

Pre-Sale Ticket Prices:
General Admission One-Day Pass: $100
General Admission Weekend Pass: $150
VIP Pass: $200
Distillers Pass: $325
Castle Pass (Includes a Hotel Stay): Various pricing
ONLY GA Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. These are pending Market capacity, are at an increased price & do NOT include a welcome bag or a box of food pairings.

Add-On Options:
*Please note: some passes include items below. We recommend checking the ticket description of your selection before purchasing any additional add-ons.
Adult Bourbon Market T-Shirt: $35
The Kentucky Castle Glencarin: $17
The Kentucky Castle Rocks Glass: $15
Signed True Story Finished Bourbon Bottle: $60
Signed True Story Finished Rye Bottle: $70
Flower U-Pick Bundle: $15

Exclusive Bourbon Tasting: Friday, July 18th at 6:30 PM will be an exclusive tasting of True Story whiskeys with Brian Gelfo, Chief Whiskey Advocate. Separate tickets for this tasting can be purchased HERE.

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*All market information, including participating vendors, food trucks, & live music, is subject to change.

*Guests are welcome to explore the Castle grounds and Rooftop. This is also a great opportunity to walk on our farmland and see The Teaching Garden in full bloom!

*Event will be held rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.

*Parking is available around the Castle and in our overflow parking lot.

*Additional options: To make a reservation for our boutique hotel or spa, Castle & Farm Tours, or book tickets for additional events, please visit thekentuckycastle.com.

*If you have any questions, please email Experiences@thekentuckycastle.com.