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Visit Bardstown The Official Tourism account for Bardstown & Nelson County, KY — The Bourbon Capital of the World® and America's Most Beautiful Small Town!

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🥃 Welcome to Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World. Learn more about the spirits, cultural and historical heritage that make us one of the Most Beautiful Small Towns in America. Come Sample our Spirit.

Start the weekend with a stop at the Boundary Oak Tasting Room for a pour (or two 😉) right in the heart of downtown.📍 Bo...
10/23/2026

Start the weekend with a stop at the Boundary Oak Tasting Room for a pour (or two 😉) right in the heart of downtown.

📍 Boundary Oak Tasting Room

🍂🎃 HOMETOWN HAY DAY IS THIS SUNDAY! 🎃🍂Join us Sunday, October 25th, from 1–5 PM for an afternoon full of fall fun for th...
10/22/2026

🍂🎃 HOMETOWN HAY DAY IS THIS SUNDAY! 🎃🍂

Join us Sunday, October 25th, from 1–5 PM for an afternoon full of fall fun for the whole family! One of the magical experiences you won’t want to miss is The Pumpkin King! 👑🎃

More than just a character, the Pumpkin King brings the magic of fall to life with original storytelling, custom music, audience participation, and enchanting harvest décor. It’s an unforgettable experience the whole family will love!

👑 Pumpkin King Showtimes:
⏰ 2 PM | 3 PM | 4 PM

🍁 Spots are limited for each showing, so be sure to get in line early for your chance to experience the magic!

We can’t wait to see you at Hometown Hay Day! 🍂✨

Add this stop to your downtown Bardstown itinerary. 🥃Chicken C**k Wh***ey Circa 1856 brings historic Kentucky wh***ey he...
10/22/2026

Add this stop to your downtown Bardstown itinerary. 🥃

Chicken C**k Wh***ey Circa 1856 brings historic Kentucky wh***ey heritage to life with tastings, cocktails and plenty of stories to tell.

Come for the bourbon, stay for a little piece of history.

🎃👻 DON’T GHOST BARDSTOWN THIS WEEKEND! 🍂🧙‍♀️We’re dying to see you! 💀 From spooky season vibes to local shopping, delici...
10/21/2026

🎃👻 DON’T GHOST BARDSTOWN THIS WEEKEND! 🍂🧙‍♀️

We’re dying to see you! 💀 From spooky season vibes to local shopping, delicious eats, and bourbon worth raising your spirits for, Bardstown is the place to be!

📍 Come have a boo-tiful weekend in the Bourbon Capital of the World!

🔗 www.visitbardstown.com/bardstown-events/

Stay somewhere with a vineyard in your backyard. 🍇✨Located in nearby Bloomfield, Springhill Winery & Bed and Breakfast p...
10/20/2026

Stay somewhere with a vineyard in your backyard. 🍇✨

Located in nearby Bloomfield, Springhill Winery & Bed and Breakfast pairs historic charm with a peaceful w**e country escape. Settle into a cozy room, wander the grounds and enjoy a stay that feels worlds away — while still being close to all there is to explore in Bardstown.

📍 Bloomfield, Kentucky

🍂🎃 HOMETOWN HAY DAY IS THIS SUNDAY! 🎃🍂Fall fun is calling, Bardstown! 🍁 Grab the kids, throw on your favorite Halloween ...
10/19/2026

🍂🎃 HOMETOWN HAY DAY IS THIS SUNDAY! 🎃🍂

Fall fun is calling, Bardstown! 🍁 Grab the kids, throw on your favorite Halloween costume, and join us for Hometown Hay Day at My Old Kentucky Home State Park! 👻🧡

We’ve got an afternoon full of fall festivities, delicious food, live music, and family fun you won’t want to miss!

🍁 HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING:
🚜 Hayrides to the scarecrow trail at Stephen Foster and back
🎶 Live music by Ryan Raikes from 1:30–4:30 PM
🍔 Food trucks: Backroads Cookin’, Get Fired Pizza, Nacho Mamas, Tay’s Treats & Sweets, plus Southern Style Mini Donuts & Kettle Corn
🎃 Pumpkin King showings
👻 Halloween costume contest
🎪 Games & bounce houses
🎨 Face painting
🩷 To***co Flower shirt-making station
🎃 Pumpkin painting for the kiddos

📍 WHERE: My Old Kentucky Home State Park
📅 WHEN: Sunday, October 25
⏰ TIME: 1:00–5:00 PM

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come spend a fall afternoon making memories with our community! 🍂🧡

🎃 Mark your calendars, share this post, and we’ll see you SUNDAY at Hometown Hay Day! 👻🍁

The countdown to Christmas is ON! ✨🎄Bardstown will be merry & bright before we know it, with twinkling lights, festive e...
10/19/2026

The countdown to Christmas is ON! ✨🎄

Bardstown will be merry & bright before we know it, with twinkling lights, festive events and plenty of holiday magic around every corner. ❤️

Who else is already counting down?

Cool nights were made for this. 🔥🥃Grab a drink, find a spot by the fire and settle into an evening in Bardstown. Because...
10/16/2026

Cool nights were made for this. 🔥🥃

Grab a drink, find a spot by the fire and settle into an evening in Bardstown. Because sometimes the best part of a fall getaway is having nowhere else you need to be.

Step inside a piece of Bardstown history. 🥃The Bar at Old Talbott Tavern is the perfect place to grab a bourbon, listen ...
10/15/2026

Step inside a piece of Bardstown history. 🥃

The Bar at Old Talbott Tavern is the perfect place to grab a bourbon, listen to live music and soak up the character of one of Bardstown’s most iconic landmarks.

Historic walls, Kentucky pours and plenty of stories to tell.

📍 The Bar at Old Talbott Tavern | Downtown Bardstown

🎃 OH MY GOURD, BARDSTOWN'S GOT A LOT GOING ON! 🎃Looking for something to do? We’ve got a boo-tiful lineup of things happ...
10/14/2026

🎃 OH MY GOURD, BARDSTOWN'S GOT A LOT GOING ON! 🎃

Looking for something to do? We’ve got a boo-tiful lineup of things happening around Bardstown! 👻

Whether you’re chasing fall fun, live music, good food, or a little bourbon trail magic, we’ve got your weekend plans covered.

👇 Take a peek at what’s happening this weekend!
👉 www.visitbardstown.com/bardstown-events/

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1 Court Sq
Bardstown, KY
40004

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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+15023484877

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