May 9 @ 12:00 pm – May 10 @ 12:00 pm
BBQ & Barrels represents the culmination of 45 years of a cultural tradition in Owensboro and Daviess County. It is the celebration of our past, our present, and our future, bringing together two of Owensboro’s greatest traditions – authentic, unparalleled Owensboro barbecue and historic Kentucky bourbon.
Friday Night: Resurrection – A Journey Tribute with special guest Lindsey James Williams. Lawn will open at 5PM and music will start at 6PM.
Saturday Night: Clay Walker—a multi-platinum country artist with 11 No. 1 hits—takes the stage with special guest Drew Baldridge! Lawn will open at 4PM and music will start at 6:30PM.
The Bourbon Experience – VIP Ticket $120 (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, May 10 from 3PM-6PM (extra hour before General Admission)
Enjoy unique bourbon pours from over 40 distilleries paired perfectly with passed heavy hors d’oeuvres with an emphasis on BBQ. Ticket also includes an official BBQ and Barrels Glencairn tasting glass. 21 and older only. Located in the third floor ballrooms inside the Owensboro Convention Center.
The Bourbon Experience – General Ticket $70
Saturday, May 10 from 4PM-6PM
Sample over 40 brands of bourbon from a collection of both large and craft distilleries. Ticket also includes an official BBQ and Barrels Glencairn tasting glass. 21 and older only. Located in the third floor ballrooms inside the Owensboro Convention Center.
The Bourbon Experience – Companion Ticket (NO DRINKING SAMPLES) $20
Saturday, May 10
Ticket includes entry to join your VIP or General Admission guest. 21 and older only.
Bourbon Classes: $25 for 45 minute class *must have VIP or General Admission Ticket to get into a class
Saturday, May 10 at 2PM
CLASS 1 – Sample bourbon from the most award-winning distillery Buffalo Trace with the most famous VIP tour guide in the history of bourbon Freddie Johnson.
CLASS 2 – Enjoy a one-of-a-kind bourbon tasting experience with Four Roses Master Distiller Brent Elliott. You’ll get to sample unique offerings from the man who made it himself!
CLASS 3 – One of the fastest growing distilleries in the United States is right here in Owensboro. Find out why Green River is becoming a household name through a sampling lead by the experts themselves.