Two Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries, Two Craft Festivals, One Awesome Day

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - March 26, 2018 - PRLog -- A new event joins a traditional favorite in Lebanon on Saturday, April 14, when Limestone Branch Distillery holds its first-ever KY Craft Spirits Festival and Maker's Mark Distillery hosts its sixth annual Handcraft Festival. Both distillery events promise a full day of fun, fine Kentucky bourbon and much more.

Limestone Branch KY Craft Spirits Festival

This new free-admission event, taking place 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on the grounds at Limestone Branch Distillery, brings together some of the best in craft bourbon distilling, craft beer making and craft winemaking.

"I'm very excited to host the next generation of Kentucky distilleries," said Limestone Branch distiller Steve Beam, who originated the idea.

Showcasing 12 distilleries, two wineries and two breweries, the festival is the first of its kind to have this variety of bourbon, beer and wine in one location.

Exhibitors include Barrel House Distilling Company, Bluegrass Distillers, Boone County Distilling Co., Casey Jones Distillery, Hartfield & Co., Jeptha Creed Distillery, Kentucky Artisan Distillery, Limestone Branch Distillery, MB Roland Distillery, The Neeley Family Distillery, Old Pogue Distillery and Wilderness Trail Distillery. Country Boy Brewing and Flywheel Brewing as well as Equus Run Vineyards and Jesters Winery & Café will also exhibit.

Handcrafted bourbon cocktails plus craft wine and beer will be available for purchase and there will be live music and food vendors, including barbecue.

Parking is free on the grounds. Limestone Branch Distillery is located at 1280 Veterans Memorial Highway in Lebanon. Information: Limestone Branch Distillery Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/limestonebranchdistillery/?rf=145...).

Media contact: Jennifer Spalding, event coordinator, 270-699-9004.

Maker's Mark Handcraft Festival

Also taking place on April 14 is the Sixth Annual Maker's Mark Handcraft Festival. Scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of this National Landmark distillery located in Loretto, the free-admission festival includes self-guided tours, food and cocktail samples, plus live music.

A family-friendly festival, it is known for bringing together some of the finest handpicked arts-and-craft vendors to show their works. Before or after browsing the booths, attendees can see firsthand how world-famous Maker's Mark bourbon is made and dip a souvenir bottle into Maker's signature red wax.

Parking is free on the grounds. Maker's Mark Distillery is located on Bill Samuels Jr. Road in Loretto. Information: www.MakersMark.com.

With both festivals providing a full day's worth of fun and entertainment, plan to extend your visit to explore other Lebanon attractions. Stop at the Maker's Mark Water Tower for a selfie with the world's longest bourbon pour as your backdrop. Take one of the new and enhanced tours at Kentucky Cooperage Company to see staves assembled and fired into bourbon barrels. Stop by bourbon-centric County Seat Kitchen & Bar for dinner and a flight of fine Kentucky bourbons.

For more information about these festivals and to find accommodations for your visit to Lebanon, including the new bourbon-themed Spirit on Main guest suite, visit https://visitlebanonky.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

John Bramel,JohnBramel@windstream.net, 270-699-1876

Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission, www.VisitLebanonKy.com

Nena Olivier, Executive Director, Director@VisitLebanonKy.com, 270-692-0021

Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission, www.VisitLebanonKy.com

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ABOUT LEBANON (http://www.visitlebanonky.com/), KY | Located in the Heart of Bourbon Country, Lebanon (http://www.visitlebanonky.com/) is the only place on the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail® where it is possible to see both bourbon barrels and fine Kentucky bourbon being made. Attractions include Maker's Mark Distillery, a newly renovated and expanded Limestone Branch Distillery, photo op-stop Maker's Mark/Lebanon Water Tower, the Kentucky Cooperage and Jesters Winery. Gorley Naturalist Trail has challenging hiking and biking and the scenic splendor of 47 bridges. Fagan Branch Reservoir and Sportsman's Lake beckon canoeists, kayakers and boaters (non-motorized boats) and fishers and anglers for waters stocked with rich variety of fish. Lebanon is part of Kentucky's historic Holy Land, with sites including the Sisters of Loretto Motherhouse, and on the Civil War Discovery Trail. Visual and performing arts are found at Angelic Hall at Centre Square, home of Kentucky Classic Arts, and Stillhouse Art Museum. Shop for antiques to artisan-made crafts downtown and dine at your choice of 40 eateries – everything from casual full-service restaurants to home-style cafes to an old-fashioned soda fountain. Accommodations options: Hampton Inn, bed and breakfast inns, golf club lodging, cabins, RV parks and camping. Lebanon was awarded the Main Street Downtown Beautification Award in 2018. Facebook.com/VisitLebanon (http://www.facebook.com/VisitLebanon)