Heart of Kentucky Bourbon & BBQ Musicfest delivers the sights, sounds and flavors of central Kentucky

LEBANON, Ky. The Heart of Kentucky Bourbon & BBQ Musicfest celebrates the great entertainment heritage of Lebanon, Ky., its unique bourbon and cooperage industries and great food and culinary skills.

It all begins with a concert blowout Fri., May 20, featuring the Jimmy Church Band and bourbon tastings (must be 21) followed by a day of sights, sounds and savory barbecue.

There are arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, cars, trucks and motorcycles and a barbecue competition with a People’s Choice Award and numerous prizes.

Sample Lebanon’s very own Maker’s Mark and Maker’s 46 along with nearby Jim Beam products. Come in early Friday and tour Kentucky Cooperage, a bourbon barrel-making factory right on Main Street, and enjoy Lebanon’s eclectic dining choices.

This is a celebration of food, fun and America’s Native Spirit. The Heart of Kentucky Bourbon & BBQ Musicfest is a Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned event.

Fans can make it an extra special weekend with a Heart of Kentucky Bourbon & Barrels Getaway. Book online or register free to win a Getaway at VisitLebanonKy.com.

For more information, go to VisitLebanonKy.com, call 270.692.0021 or e-mail VisitLebanonKy@windstream.net.

The mission of the Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission is to develop, increase and promote tourism in Lebanon and surrounding areas by featuring its history, culture, products and recreation/convention facilities.  Our goal is to become a choice destination for group travel, conventions and individual leisure/recreation travel. Through these efforts, the commission seeks to increase visitor spending, local revenue and job development, thereby enhancing the area’s quality of life.