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Summer Festivals in Louisville 2022

Visiting Louisville this summer? You're in LUCK! Kentucky is certainly all about the BOURBON, but there's so much more to offer - music, culture, art, beer, and pride collide this summer in Louisville with dozens of concerts, festivals and events planned in Bourbon City. Here are some of the area's biggest and most anticipated events for 2022.

The Kentucky Derby 2022 - "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports"

In Louisville, we turn the "Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" into a month-long celebration of special events, distinct culinary traditions, and of course... Bourbon. In fact, the city celebrates the iconic Derby cocktail for 30 entire days with Mint Julep Month every April. We also celebrate the spirit of the Derby all year with the culture and tradition of the Sport of Kings and many other opportunities to be at the legendary track.

Louisville's Buzz-Worthy Bourbon Bars

North of Bourbon - Louisville Whiskey Bar

Lucky for us locals, many Louisville restaurants could be considered full-on whiskey bars in most cities with at least 20 different varieties behind the bar - but in Bourbon City, it takes at least 60 to be part of the popular Urban Bourbon Trail®. Add to that the several distilleries that are now offering cocktail experiences of their own and there seems no end to where you can get a sip of Bourbon Country’s unique culture. Here are some of the bars creating a buzz in the press:

Planning your Kentucky Bourbon Trail Adventure - 6 Easy Steps!

The sun is shining, bourbon is calling, and we get it - you want to go out and explore the numerous whiskey distilleries peppered across our beautiful state of Kentucky. After booking your visit here at Chateau Bourbon, you'll want to hit the ground running in planning all the fun. Due to continued COVID restrictions, here's what you should know for planning purposes to maximize your Kentucky bourbon adventure!

STEP 1: BOOK TOURS IN ADVANCE!

Mint Juleps - a Kentucky Derby Tradition!

In the weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby, the locals start craving burgoo, benedictine, and those sweet, boozy mint juleps.

Boozy Valentine's Cupcakes

Share some love with the important people in your life with these BOOZY bites from heaven!

These Valentine-inspired cupcakes begin with a bourbon chocolate cake base, are then covered with a whipped strawberry vanilla buttercream, and are finally topped with a hand-dipped dark chocolate covered strawberry!

MAKES 12 CUPCAKES

Bourbon Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

Christmas Whiskey Sour - RECIPE

Cocktails, anyone?! Our "Sips & Sweets" happy hour is one of the highlights of the guest experience here at Chateau Bourbon. Not only do we prepare a made-from-scratch, bourbon-infused dessert, but also a signature bourbon cocktail each evening. If that doesn’t put the ‘happy’ in happy hour, I don’t know what does!

Spiked Eggnog Pancakes - RECIPE

I've always been one to welcome the change of seasons. While there are many reasons to embrace a new season, such as an excuse to change up your wardrobe or the celebration of a special event or holiday, the opportunity to enjoy seasonal flavors is one of my favorite reasons! I'm often inspired to incorporate seasonal flavors into the dishes and cocktails we offer guests each day, and the Christmas holiday season is no exception. Gingerbread, cranberry, orange, and eggnog are quintessential 'holidays' if you ask me!

"Fall" in love with Louisville!

LOUISVILLE'S LEAVES LAND ON LONELY PLANET’S TOP 8

Visiting Bourbon Country

Planning a trip to Kentucky to explore the Bourbon Trail? Here are two articles that highlight SO MANY of our favorite spots here in Louisville and the surrounding area. And with more people choosing domestic travel these days, there's no better time to come immerse yourself in the Bluegrass!