— Best Music Festival
Bourbon & Beyond
The Basics
Founded: 2017
Neighborhood: Highland Festival Grounds, Kentucky Exposition Center
Self-description: “The world’s largest bourbon, food and music festival.”
Website: bourbonandbeyond.com
Best of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 1
Total wins: 1
The Voting Academy Says
“As an Audubon Park resident, it is fun to walk over and enjoy the music.”
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