FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 8, 2026) – This summer, Buffalo Trace Distillery is transforming its historic Frankfort campus into the ultimate summer destination for bourbon lovers with the debut of Camp Buffalo Trace, a new immersive experience for guests 21 and older. Blending nostalgic summer camp-inspired activities with hands-on bourbon education, Camp Buffalo Trace features a full-day of interactive programming, culminating in a rare opportunity for select guests to extend their adventure with an overnight stay in luxury camping accommodations on-site.
Camp Buffalo Trace reimagines classic summer camp activities through the lens of America’s native spirit, offering four hands-on experiences that combine craftsmanship, competition, and discovery.
- Whiskey Woodcraft Workshop – Guests will craft a custom muddler from authentic barrel staves while learning firsthand about the role white oak plays in bourbon making.
- Bung Driving Relay – Guests put their skills to the test in a cooperage-inspired, fast-paced competition that brings a traditional barrel-preparation technique to life.
- Blind Tasting & Buffalo Trace Trivia – Guests challenge their sensory skills and bourbon knowledge through this blind tasting and team trivia competition highlighting Buffalo Trace history.
- Single Barrel Challenge – Guests sample three barrels of the same bourbon at different ages and attempt to identify each one while exploring how time, warehouse placement and maturation influence a whiskey’s final character.
Select Camp Buffalo Trace participants will also receive an overnight luxury camping experience at Buffalo Trace Distillery inside air-conditioned canvas tents featuring premium indoor and outdoor furnishings, fully stocked mini fridge with water and Freddie’s Old-Fashioned Sodas, plush robes and slippers and more.
“At Buffalo Trace Distillery, we’re always looking for new ways to create memorable moments for our guests, and Camp Buffalo Trace offers an opportunity to celebrate the fun and connection that make summer so special,” said Tyler Adams, General Manager at Buffalo Trace Distillery. “By bringing together interactive activities, bourbon education and overnight camping accommodations, we’ve created a one-of-a-kind program designed to help guests make lasting memories at the Distillery. We look forward to welcoming guests to Camp Buffalo Trace!”
Camp Buffalo Trace will take place on August 29 and September 5, with attendance available exclusively through an online sweepstakes. Those interested can select between two experiences: day camp only OR day camp + overnight luxury camping. 90 winners, each receiving a guest pass, will be randomly selected for the day camp experience across both dates. 10 winners, each receiving a guest pass, will be randomly selected for the day camp + overnight luxury camping experience across both dates.
The overnight luxury camping experience will be hosted on Distillery grounds immediately following the day camp experience. Entrants who select the day camp + overnight luxury camping option will remain eligible to win the day experience even if they are not selected for the overnight stay. In total, the Distillery will welcome 200 guests for Camp Buffalo Trace.
Camp Buffalo Trace is part of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s expanded lineup of seasonal programming designed to offer guests new ways to experience the Distillery. From the annual Great Buffalo Chase Fun Run on July 4 and the Backyard Sessions Summer Concert Series to Biscuits & Bourbon, celebrations surrounding the launch of the new Buffalo Trace Distillery Bourbon Lemonade Canned Cocktail, and the recently introduced National Historic Landmark Tour, the Distillery continues to create memorable experiences that bring its rich history, craftsmanship and hospitality to life.
The Camp Buffalo Trace Sweepstakes begins July 14, 2026, at 12:00 pm (noon) ET and ends July 21, 2026, at 11:59 am ET. No purchase is necessary to enter. To enter, or to learn more about the official rules, please visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com/camp.
For more information about Buffalo Trace Distillery’s entire lineup of summer experiences, please visit https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/bourbon-backyard.
