Bardstown Mainstreet

Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce

Young Professionals Network

March 25th, 2025

REGISTER HERE

March Connect

March 25th, 2025

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Green Dot

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth

National Civics Bee Live Event

Join us to celebrate local students and flex your civics knowledge at a community event for the National Civics Bee.

Thomas Nelson High School Auditorium

March 28, 2026

9am - Registration & Light Breakfast

10am-Noon is Live Competition

Open to the Public!

Register Here

Bardstown-Nelson County Tourist & Convention Commission

Big news, Bardstown!

We’ve been nominated for Best Small Town Cultural Scene in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards — and we need your vote!

From live outdoor theatre and bourbon heritage to local art, music, festivals, and the stories that make us the Bourbon Capital of the World… our culture runs deep.

You can vote once per day now through Monday, March 30 at 11:59am EDT - so set that reminder and show the country what makes Bardstown so special.

Let’s put America’s Most Beautiful Small Town at the top where it belongs.

Vote HERE

Town & Country Bank and Trust Co.

CASA of the Lincoln Trail

CASA of the Lincoln Trail is seeking nominations for the 2026 Champions for Children Awards!

These awards celebrate individuals and organizations who go above and beyond to support the well‑being of children in our region. Anyone may submit a nomination. Award recipients will be honored on April 12th at CASA’s Champions for Children Luncheon, an event that supports CASA’s mission of advocating for children experiencing abuse or neglect. Tickets are available now. 

Nomination and event details: Click Here

Flaget Memorial Hospital Foundation

New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future

NextGen Women's Scholarship

Barton 1792 Distillery

Humane Society of Nelson County

Bourbon Capital Community Alliance

Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Kentucky Bourbon Festival Announces Renewed Sponsors and Featured Distillery 

Festival continues to expand ahead of 35th anniversary 

Bardstown, Ky. (March 5, 2026) - - - The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is preparing to celebrate its milestone 35th anniversary this year, bringing bourbon enthusiasts from all over the globe to celebrate the spirited history and craft of bourbon during National Bourbon Heritage Month. Alongside the celebration, the festival announces its renewed sponsors and featured distillery. For more information, visit www.kybourbonfestival.com. 

“The success of the festival in the past five years is thanks to the dedication of all the staff, board, distilleries, sponsors and volunteers who have worked diligently to create what is now widely considered the preeminent whiskey event in the world,” said Randy Prasse, president and COO of the festival. “The festival brings together more than 60 of the top bourbon brands, plus enthusiasts from across the globe.” 

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is also proud to announce the return of several valued sponsors. The festival is presented by long-term sponsor The Koetter Group, a third generation-owned family business specializing in construction, real estate, building services and K-Rax premium spirits barrel storage systems. Joseph & Joseph Architects is the presenting partner of the VIP Penthouse, KPFF Consulting Engineers the presenting partner of the Great Tent and Oris, one of the few remaining independent Swiss luxury manufacturers of mechanical watches, is the official timepiece of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and sponsor of the Oris President’s Club. 

This year’s featured distillery is New Riff Distilling, an independently-owned distillery in Northern Kentucky — the gateway to bourbon country. The award-winning distillery is known for its bourbon, rye, single malt whiskey and gin, available nationwide.  

“The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is one of our cornerstone events each year,” said New Riff President Mollie Lewis. “We love having that face-to-face time to meet fans of the distillery — and make new ones! — in a setting unlike any other. We’re thrilled to be the featured distillery this year and can’t wait to celebrate KBF’s milestone anniversary with everyone in September.” 

The 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival takes place Sept. 10-13, 2026, in Bardstown, Ky. An on-sale date for 2026 tickets will be announced in the future. Subscribers to the KBF e-newsletter receive advance notice of ticket sales, special events and other news. 

About the Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Bardstown, Ky.):  

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Sept. 10-13, 2026) is a celebration of Kentucky Bourbon and the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, Kentucky. What began as a Bourbon tasting dinner has grown into a truly authentic experience that brings together bourbon enthusiasts from all over the world. The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is one of the Commonwealth’s leading cultural festivals. For more information, visit kybourbonfestival.com. 

Alternative Health Solutions, LLC/ BluMine Health

Baptist Health Family Medical Center/Bardstown

Feeling under the weather?

Flu season is hitting its peak, and if you're experiencing fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, or congestion, you don't have to tough it out or wait days for an appointment.

Baptist Health makes it easy to get care fast:

•  In-person urgent care – See current wait times for our Bardstown urgent care location 
•  24/7 Video Visits – Connect with a provider from home in minutes
•  eVisit – Quick symptom assessment and treatment plans online

To view wait times and check-in online for care at our

Bardstown urgent care, click here.

To start a video visit or an eVisit, day or night, visit BaptistHealth.com/CareAnywhere.

Feel better faster. We're here when you need us.

Spa Builders of Kentucky

Spa Builders of Kentucky is located right behind the dinner train. We are at 607 N 4th St, Bardstown, KY 40004. We offer sales, service, parts, relocations and removals. We also do maintenance cleanings at any rental property for hot tubs or personal homes. We would love new customers, and it is under new management. If anyone needs help, or has questions they can stop by, or give us a call at 502-331-6244.

Bourbon City Kitchen & Trade Company

HR- Know How LLC

Dear BNCC Member, 

I’m very happy to share The Well-Meaning Manager Series – Beyond Good Intentions™. This series brings together three of my leadership presentations, now transformed into interactive 1/2 day workshops with workbooks. Each session is designed to help managers move from well-meaning intentions to effective leadership action, with practical tools they can apply immediately. 

•   Conflict Management
•   Performance Management
•   Giving Recognition

You can request a single workshop or experience the full series as a package. Either way, your team will walk away with strategies to strengthen employee relations, improve communication, and lead with clarity. 

Early launch offer: Mention BNCC and receive a 15% discount on your order when you contact me in 2025 for details. Turn your team's well-meaning intent into effective leadership action in the New Year!

Best Regards,

Lisa Marie Johnson, SHRM-SCP, MBA

Owner, HR Know-How

www.hrknowhow.org

502-709-0199

Doug Brink, Realtor with United Real Estate Louisville

Brown & Cheek, INC.

Hitsona

Bourbon Town Bakes

Nelson County Schools

Hello Bardstown Nelson County Chamber members,

Nelson County Schools Business Education Department is seeking community partners to host high school juniors and seniors for a half-day or full-day job shadow experience. We are also looking for community partners willing to attend or send employees to support classroom learning experiences. Lastly, we also welcome your feedback on the skill readiness of recent high school graduates. Your input on this short survey will help us strengthen our business education and career readiness programs.

Thank you for supporting our students’ futures!

Job Shadow Opportunities & Workforce Feedback

Black Diamond Pest Control

Click Here

1st Mind LLC

House of Service Heating & Air Conditioning

WBRT 97.1 FM 1320 AM & WOKH 102.7 FM

Like and follow our new FaceBook page!!

Just Like Magic

Services we offer:

Commercial Cleaning

Residential Cleaning

Tile & Grout Restoration

Professional Window Cleaning

Professional Steam Cleaning  

Bardstown Art Gallery & Cantrell Studio & Thomas Merton Books

New Website: https://jimcantrellart.com/

Lincoln Trail Area District Devolpment

Ferguson Fire Protection

Lincoln National Bank

Bluegrass Hearing Clinic, LLC

CopperTop Tours

NEW TOURS!

• Barrels, Bourbon & Burgers: CopperTop Tours newest adventure involves Barrels, Bourbon and Burgers. We spend the day in the heart of Kentucky, Marion County. This exciting day starts with a tour of the world's largest barrel manufacturer, Kentucky Cooperage in Lebanon. Each guest will have the opportunity to learn and watch how barrels are made from start to finish. You'll be smelling like a charred barrel for the remainder of the day!! Afterwards, we will visit and tour Limestone Branch and Maker's Mark distilleries. And of course, we will have the opportunity to taste their products and have cocktails if desired. Finally, after all the tours and bourbon, let's have some burgers. The last stop in Raywick, Backroad Burger Company, has great food and a terrific atmosphere. Chow down on a Raywick Rebel burger, frog legs and even chicken and waffles. This 100% woman owned restaurant will have you wanting to come back again!This itinerary for BB&B is offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays for departures from Louisville or Bardstown. BOOK NOW
• Bourbon Distillery Bar Crawl: Our Bar Crawls will allow guests to visit between 5-7 distilleries in one day! In addition to distilleries, we may stop at bourbon centric bars and tasting venues. The Bar Crawl focuses in the Bardstown area, the Bourbon Capital of the World. Throughout the day, you'll be able to purchase flights, cocktails or all the above, and you won't be rushed for time to get to the next stop. Pickup will be either in Bardstown or Louisville. BOOK NOW
• For more information on additional tours, click here.

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