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enjoy kentucky’s bourbon culture in a safe, welcoming, and inviting way.
Queer Kentucky, the celebrated Louisville founded nonprofit focused on uplifting LGBTQ+ lives through storytelling, culture, and action, is proud to introduce “Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week”, the first LGBTQ+ inclusive Bourbon festival in the country. Bourbon and Belonging will take place October 2-6, 2024 all across Kentucky with 8 different cities and regions signed on. Thanks to support from Kentucky Tourism, as well as our partners Kentucky Distillers’ Association, HospitableMe, and the tourism bureaus of Northern Kentucky, Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Winchester, Paducah, Bullitt County, and Bardstown, this will be the premiere event for LGBTQ+ consumers from Kentucky and beyond.
Kentucky’s biggest Bourbon brands
From exclusive tastings, tours, and classes; to panels, pool parties, and more, we invite you to experience the best of the Bourbon world in exclusive experiences designed for our community.
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Explore the Bluegrass state and see all of the beauty that Kentucky has to offer.
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