What to Know
In Bardstown, the Nelson County Fair is a summer tradition in the Bourbon Capital of the World, a city surrounded by more bourbon distilleries per square mile than anywhere on earth. The fair celebrates the agricultural heritage that underlies Nelson County's famous whiskey industry. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 1792.
On the Midway
Livestock shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, carnival rides, food vendors, and local entertainment.
Before You Go
Bardstown is on US-31E about 40 miles south of Louisville. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail passes through Bardstown, with Heaven Hill, Willett, and Barton 1792 distilleries nearby.
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