The Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration Launches Inaugural Event President’s Day Weekend H O N O R I N G A
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Timed to coincide with President's
and is exported around the world
Day Weekend and America's 250th
daily,” said Andrew Varga, Founder of
anniversary celebration, the KBCA
the
honors bourbon as America’s native
Auction.
spirit with exclusive opportunities
Country Auction and Celebration is
over
celebrating
one premier way to celebrate its
bourbon, cuisine and community, all
majestic reverence by raising a glass
in the spirit of giving back. Auction
in community while giving back to
proceeds
will
those
Woodruff
Foundation,
its
three
days,
benefit
the
Bob
supporting
veterans, first responders and their
Kentucky “The
who
Bourbon
Country
Kentucky
Bourbon
have
protected
our
freedom for 250 years by way of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.”
families. The “Kentucky
Bourbon,
with
its
KBCA
will
showcase
an
extraordinary
lineup
of
award-
legendary, unmatched quality, is the
winning
and
visionary
bourbon
galvanizing lifestyle that binds us
brands
joining
together
for
together in this great city and state
landmark event to auction their
this
exclusive barrels and luxury lots,
This exclusive evening invites guests
including
to savor the rarest bourbons paired
brands
from
Brown-
Forman, Four Roses, Heaven Hill and
with
Kentucky-inspired
J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery.
creations,
culinary
entertainment
and
immersive experiences, celebrating These legendary names represent
the beginning of the bourbon year
the very best of Kentucky bourbon
and all things Kentucky.
and are a living reflection of heritage, craftsmanship and innovation. Their
The signature event, The Kentucky
participation, as well as others soon
Bourbon Country Auction, will feature
to be announced, underscores the
a
state’s continuing influence as the
Kentucky’s top chefs and a live
global
auction
heart
of
bourbon
bourbon-paired of
the
dinner world’s
most
culture.Ticket sales begin Thursday,
collectible
Nov. 20, 2025, online at KYBCA.com.
bourbons, with proceeds benefiting
Pricing and availability vary by event
the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
and
ticket
package,
with
and
by
extraordinary
prices
starting at $150 for individual events
Other
exciting
weekend
offerings
and $1,550 for weekend passes.
include an interactive blind-tasting brunch curated by Chef Michael
In
addition
distinguished
Crouch at Watch Hill Proper, a live
bourbon brand partners, the KBCA
culinary experience showcasing a
proudly recognizes its community
Bourbon-inspired lunch hosted by
and business sponsors, Delta Dental,
Chef and owner John Varanese at
BourbonCountry.com,
Savor at River House, and distillery
Water,
to
its
Signarama
Louisville
tours
at
Louisville, TagSwag, OutFront Media,
across
Bourbon
Kern’s Kitchen Derby-Pie®, Bourbon
behind-the-scenes
Barrel
tastings, and limited-edition releases
Foods,
DMK
Downtown
Development,
Unipak Solutions and Mint Julep
available
Experiences, whose leadership and
weekend.
participating
only
distilleries
Country,
offering
experiences,
during
the
KBCA
on
the
support help make this inaugural celebration possible.
For
more
information
Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction The weekend will kick off with the
and Celebration and tickets to the
Grand Reveal Tasting, hosted at the
event, visit www.KYBCA.com.
Frazier History Museum.