July 18-20, 2025
Newport's Festival Park
FREE ADMISSION
What do you have when you take one of America's most loved breakfast meats and celebrate it along with Beer and Bourbon
Enthusiasts? Bacon, Bourbon and Brew unite in a festival July, 19-21 at Newport on the Levee’s Festival Park.
Family Friendly Event
FREE ADMISSION
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FRIDAY, 5-11 PM
SATURDAY, 12-11 PM
SUNDAY, 12-9 PM
For sponsor, food, or other vendor information please email David@coldironeventrentals.com
Bourbon
Experience
Tent
Bourbon
Bar
Limited Edition Bourbons
Limited Edition Bourbons
Jim Beam Master's Distiller's Masterpiece Sherry Cask
Breckenridge
Devils River Barrel Strength
Oak & Eden
Jim Beam Signature Craft Limited Edition Collection Soft Red Wheat
Jim Beam Signature Craft Limited Edition Collection Brown Rice
Jim Beam Signature Craft Limited Edition Collection Barley
Jim Beam Signature Craft Limited Edition Collection Triticale
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The Bourbon Bar
1. Bourbon 101
2. Bourbon Trivia
3. Exclusive, limited, hard to get bourbon's
4. Featured flights of bourbon
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Other Bourbons sold at booths will be:
Bradshaw
Woodford Reserve
Old Forester 86
Old Forester 100
Fistful of Bourbon
New Riff
Makers Mark
Makers 46
Jack Daniels
Jim Beam
Jim Beam Apple
Red Stag
Bourbon Experience Events
In the Bourbon Experience Tent, you can expect an exciting and immersive experience for the rest of today. We offer a wide variety of Bourbon Cocktails, allowing you to indulge in the rich and distinct flavors of this iconic spirit. With dozens of different Bourbons to explore, you can savor the complexity and depth that each unique bottle has to offer.
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But the Bourbon Experience Tent doesn't stop at just tasting. We also provide engaging activities to enhance your knowledge and appreciation of Bourbon. Join in on our Trivia sessions and put your Bourbon expertise to the test, competing with fellow enthusiasts for the ultimate bragging rights. If you're new to Bourbon or keen to expand your understanding, our Bourbon 101 sessions will guide you through the history, production methods, and tasting techniques of this beloved spirit.
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In addition to all things Bourbon, we proudly offer Bourbon 101s, where you can learn about the rich traditions and techniques behind authentic Bourbon. Whether you're a Bourbon aficionado, a curious learner, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of tastings and educational sessions, the Bourbon Experience Tent has something for everyone.
Come join us and embark on a journey of discovery and enjoyment in the world of Bourbon.
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Bourbon 101: How Bourbon is Made​
* Taught by Tom Vetter: Retired from Republic National Distributing Company, Tom spent 35 years in Sales Management in the Alcohol Industry.
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Friday, July 19
6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 20
1:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. ​
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Bourbon Spotlight: Fresh Bourbon​
* With Sean Edwards, owner of Fresh Bourbon, the first African-American bourbon developed in Kentucky since slavery.
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Saturday, July 20
7:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 21
1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
2024 Live Music Lineup
Vinyl Countdown
Friday, July 19th
5:00 pm
That One Party Band
Friday, July 19th
8:00 pm
BREW
The Gamut
Saturday, July 20th
12:00 pm
Ninety-Four.04
Saturday, July 20th
3:45 pm
Jason Owens Band
Saturday, July 20th
7:45 pm
Everyday People Band
Sunday, July 21st
12:00 pm
Michelle Robinson
Sunday, July 21st
3:00 pm
Chuckie's in Love
Sunday, July 21st
6:00 pm
2024Menu
KP’s
Alabama Bacon Slammer
Chicken Bacon Ranch Slider
Bourbon BBQ Slider
Spicy Cowboy Pork Slider
Bacon, Bourbon, Brew Nachos
Bourbon Sizzled Bacon Beans
Hot Bacon Cabbage
All Good Stuff
Bacon Biscuit Balls
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos
Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread
Jalapeno Popper Flatbread w/ bacon
Bourbon Glazed Meatloaf
Bacon Potato Bowl
Peach Bourbon Bacon Cobbler
Mama Bear’s Mac
Bacon Bourbon Jam Grilled Cheese
Drunken Grilled Cheese (w/ beer braised onions and bacon)
Pretzel-Crusted Beer Cheese Mac
Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac
Brussels & Bacon
(subject to change)
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Mama Afrique Nigerian Cuisine
Bussin’ Bourbon Barbecued Suya Beef
Smoky Bacon Jollof Rice
Smoked Bourbon Jerk Chicken
Nigerian Bourbon Braised Oxtails
Baconpie Savory Pastry
Bacon Brown Sugar Cinnamon Beer Puffs
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House of Brisket
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Pork Belly Chubby Potato
Bourbon Brisket Platter
Bourbon Brisket Mac
Bourbon Brisket Chubby Potato
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Pork Belly’s Bacon Bar:
Bacon Bourbon BBQ Stuffed Baked Potato
Bacon Bourbon BBQ Loaded Mac & Cheese
Chicken Fried Bacon
Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
Bacon Crusted Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp
Beer Battered Cod Sandwich
Little Trolley Donuts:
Bourbon Cream Pecan Donut
Maple Bacon Drizzle Donut
Bourbon Peach Crumble Donut
Chocolate Bourbon Cream Donut
Cinnamon Sugar & Bacon Donut
Bourbon Praile Crumble Donut
Butterbeer Cream Donut
(subject to change)
The Bacon, Bourbon, Brew Grill
Bacon BBQ Sundae
Bacon-Wrapped Oreos
Bourbon Chicken
Loaded Ribbon Fries w/ bacon
Funnel Cakes
Bacon Sundae Fries
Bacon Mac & Cheese
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Order Up:
Bacon/Parmesan Crusted Street Corn
Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos
Apple Smoked Bacon Cheese Fries
Smoked Bacon American Burger
Bourbon BBQ Pork Sandwich
Bacon BBQ Brisket Sausage
Pretzel Bites w/ Sam Adams Beer Cheese
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Two Fish Five Loaves:
Bourbon Waffle & Bacon
Bourbon Fried Catfish
Bourbon Fried Whiting
Bourbon & Bacon Fries
Creamy Bourbon & Bacon Slaw
Cheesy Shrimp, Grits, and Bacon
Soul Bro Po' Boy
Deep Fried Fish Topped With Bacon
Festival Park, Riverboat Row, Newport Riverfront
