A Brand New Bourbon And Music Festival Is Coming To Kentucky And It’s Going To Be Spectacular
For a state that’s somewhat on the smaller side, Kentucky hosts some pretty massive events. Of course, all eyes are on the Bluegrass State for the Kentucky Derby, and we also host one the largest fireworks displays in the world with Thunder Over Louisville. This exciting lineup is going to get even more impressive in 2019 as Hometown Rising comes to Louisville in September. This brand new bourbon and music festival is going to be spectacular and will definitely be one of the biggest events Kentucky has ever seen.
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Hometown Rising is a brand new country music and bourbon festival coming to Louisville on September 14-15, 2019. The event will take place at the Highland Festival Grounds at the KY Expo Center, and this is sure to be a gathering that no one will soon forget.
This massive undertaking will feature several musical performances and dozens of opportunities to enjoy Kentucky's best bourbons. As you can see from the map below, the festival will encompass a huge area and there will be options for camping during the two-day event.
The musical line-up is incredibly impressive. If you purchase a ticket for the entire weekend, you'll be treated to performances from Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, and many other famous names.
While the music is a big part of this festival, it’s also a time to celebrate Kentucky's role in the world of bourbon. Dozens of distilleries will be hosting a variety of tastings and activities, adding even more fun to the weekend.
Even if you live in Louisville, you may want to consider camping at the available sites nearby. There are places for both tents and RVs, and you can learn more about how to make this an overnight experience on the festival's website (linked below).
If you plan to travel to Louisville for the event, keep in mind there are many other things to do while you're in town. The festival will take place right next to Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay, both of which are worth a visit if you want to make a true vacation out of your trip.
Tickets for Hometown Rising are on sale now, and there a number of options to choose from – including an ultimate VIP experience. Tickets will increase in price as the event gets closer, so keep in mind that the best deals are to be had right now.
Hometown Rising is a massive festival coming to Kentucky that celebrates two of our state’s favorite things: bourbon and music. Have you seen the line-up for this upcoming event? Are you planning to attend? Let us know in the comments and tag all of your music and bourbon-loving friends!
For more information on Hometown Rising, visit its website here and follow along on Facebook here.
And for a few more festivals in Kentucky to look forward to this year, check out our previous article here.
A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
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