Bourbon & Beyond
Fall festival · Louisville · Kentucky
Louisville's Highland Festival Grounds fill up for four days each fall with a lineup that mixes headline rock and country acts with bourbon tastings and food stalls run by local chefs. The 2026 dates are September 24 through 27, right as the grounds along the Ohio River start to catch their first color.
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Four-day music and bourbon festival at Kentucky Expo Center
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 25–October 29
Color builds from October 15 · mostly bare by November 18
Sampled at Bourbon & Beyond’s own coordinates and elevation (147 m) rather than a regional average.
Kentucky is sampled at 20 weather points, then moved 3 days earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 4 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
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Good color holds through about November 5, giving you roughly 21 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 1 day later than Kentucky as a whole.
This one is within Louisville itself, which makes it an easy half day.
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Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Kentucky, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Bourbon & Beyond open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 24 – Sep 27. Four-day music and bourbon festival at Kentucky Expo Center. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Bourbon & Beyond peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 25–October 29 (best estimate October 27). Color starts around October 15 and is mostly bare by November 18.
- How do I get to Bourbon & Beyond?
- Bourbon & Beyond is in Louisville. The closest city is Louisville, about 4 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Kentucky's fall lineup.
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