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Join us May 9th for the fourth annual KY Elk & Outdoor Festival. This event will feature the LIVE unveiling of all the winners for the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Elk drawing. In addition to the unveiling, this festival will feature a vendor village filled with manufacturers and outfitters from the outdoor industry, food & beer trucks. The event will also include door prizes and raffles of 250+ firearms, Honda UTV’s and ATV’s.

Bring a lawn chair, enjoy some food / beverages, and live music throughout the day. All proceeds from this event will be used to promote and support an introduction to conservation, shooting sports and outdoor recreation for Kentucky’s youth.

General Admission and Big Bull chances enter you in for the specially allocated Prizes provided for this event. General Admission / Big Bull Chances sold for the festival are SEPARATE from the KY Department of Fish & Wildlife annual Elk drawing and DOES NOT give you additional drawing entries. To purchase entries for the Elk drawing please visit fw.ky.gov website before April 30th, 2026.

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Schedule

Event Open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

9:00
Gates Open
9:15
Moonshine Magnolia 
10:40
Official KY Elk Draw – Cow Tags
11:00
Will Moseley 
12:35
Official KY Elk Draw – Youth & Archery Tags
1:00
Kruse Brothers 
3:00
Official KY Elk Draw – Rifle/Bull Tags
 
Raffle Drawings every 45 seconds.

Event Open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Live Concerts

Featuring:

Cody Powers – Time : 9:00 AM

The Cleverlys – Time : 11:00 AM

Chase Matthew – Time : 1:00 PM

Drawing Times

Gun Draws – Starts at 9:00 AM

Smith & Wesson Set Draw – 10:45 AM

Bourbon Draw – 12:45 PM

ATV Draw – 1:30 PM

Ky Official Elk Draw 3:00 PM EST

+Savage Arms Rifle Bull Elk Tag Bonus – If drawn For Rifle Bull Elk Tag and Present – Win Savage Rifle

vENDOR vILLAGE

COME CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR VENDORS FOR THIS EVENT!

Details coming soon

  • KY Fish & Wildlife
  • KY Fish & Wildlife Foundation
  • Federal Ammunition
  • Smith & Wesson
  • Savage Arms
  • Benelli
  • CVA
  • CCI
  • Bergara
  • Beretta
  • Weatherby
  • BPI
  • Vortex
  • Taurus USA
  • IWI
  • Leupold
  • Mossberg
  • Walther Arms
  • Kimber
  • Daniel Defense
  • NWTF LONGBEARDS OF THE COMMONWEALTH CHAPTER
  • Christenson Arms
  • Q LLC
  • Holosun
  • Warne Scope Mounts
  • Trijicon
  • The Outdoor Group
  • Turkeys for Tomorrow
  • Kentucky Powersports
  • Springfield Armory
  • CZ USA
  • Hevi Shot
  • Remington
  • GFORCE ARMS
  • Hopkins County Sportsmen and Sportswomen Club
  • KY Elk Guides Association
  • AGM Global Vision
  • Browning Firearms
  • Winchester Firearms
  • Hornady
  • Rhino Metals
  • Shadow Systems
  • Bellewood Designs
  • Hunt Arsenal
  • Deer Pimp Scents & Lures
  • Domain Outdoors
  • KY Hunters for the Hungry
  • GAS Outdoors
  • WiseEye Technology
  • Adaptive Sportsman
  • Horizon Firearms
  • Ruger
  • Marlin
  • Glenfield
  • Glock
  • Greate Lakes Firearms and Ammunition
  • Noveske
  • Retay USA
  • Ravin Crossbows
  • U.S. LawShield
  • TenPoint Crossbows
  • Kentucky State Police
  • Guthrie Opportunity Center
  • Kentucky Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
  • Otis
  • Sig Sauer
  • Swarovski Optik
  • Truth in Nature
  • Henry Repeating Arms
  • Hi-Point
  • Elk Life
  • Shady Rays
  • MKS Supply
  • Sellmark
  • Strategic Sciences
  • Nice Sales
  • Safari Club International
  • Tinsley Taxidermy
  • McClain Dietrich Custom Game Calls
  • Berda Shotguns
  • Camp Hero
  • Rural 1st
  • Dead Air Suppressors
  • Viridian Weapon Tech
  • Veteran's Club Inc
  • Fierce Firearms
  • Milesofcarvings
  • Breda Shotguns
  • Patriot Laser Engraving
  • KY Dept of Agriculture
  • Chiappa Firearms
  • Greens Run Calls
  • First Lite
  • Quest Hunt LLC
  • Mustard Seed Farms & Gundogs
  • Scouting America
  • Meateater
  • Fort Scott Munitions
  • GSM
  • One Horse
  • Bardstown Professional Firefighters
  • Bluegrass Engraving
  • Bond Arms
  • Charter Arms
  • TLC Outfitters

Food Trucks & BeverageS

Proud members of the brewgrass trail.

Good cooking and good times!

Mexican American mixed food for your enjoyment!

Where every bite is a delight.

Freshly popped popcorn in a variety of sweet flavors! 

The delicious, mobile coffee truck that brings you the caffeination inspiration you need. We deliver signature coffee products–like our Nitro Cold Brew and Caramel Frappe–to any occasion or festivity. And for those who don’t like coffee, we offer a variety of delicious drinks including Hot Chocolate, Tilt Nitro Energy™, Lemonade, and Tea.

Get cooled down with shaved ice of your flavor!

Never stop exploring. Never stop discovering. Never stand still.

Minimally processed beers with high quality, real ingredients

Kentucky beer tastes better! Come check out several beers on tap!

Crafting a new
tradition for Bardstown. Sharing history while making memories.

Hand-selected spirits from a long line of rotating bluegrass-inspired bourbons.

Try our varieties of freeze dried candies and fruit! Sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Personal made sauce and dry rubs for complete BBQ flavor!

Brewery in the Heart of Kentucky! 

Fresh pizza made there for you.

County Educators and Providers!

Local Food Truck

Baked Goods

Wine and Wine Slush

Frequently Asked Questions

No. You do not need to be present to win! Winners will be contacted.

Yes. Anyone in the US can participate and purchase tickets. 

If you win a prize and are out of state we will ship the prize to you. If it is a firearm, we will ship to your FFL of choice. 

This is a child friendly event and anyone under the age of 18 is admitted for free with an adult. 

Although children under 18 are admitted free with an adult, you CAN purchase them tickets to enter the raffles. If chosen, a legal parent will need to be the person filling out the background check. We still discourage youth under 18 from purchasing a ticket. 

If you are fortunate to win one of our amazing prizes, your ticket will not be placed back into the pool. You can purchase additional tickets to have multiple chances. 

Yes. Each ticket is a chance at winning some amazing prizes!

Proceeds go to promote and support introduction to conservation, shooting sports, and outdoor recreation for Kentucky’s youth.

No. Tickets will sell out before the event and will not be available the day of so don’t wait!

Parking Locations

401 Glenwood Drive Bardstown, KY 40004

FAQ

sponsorships

  1. 60,000+ copies of newspaper advertisements. Up to 8 different Central KY newspapers in local and surrounding counties (subject to availability). Your logo will be displayed prominently on all ads.
  1. TV advertisement in the Louisville market. Expected spend of $5,000 on commercials in the weeks leading up to the event. Your logo will be prominently displayed in the commercials.
  1. Prominent logo placement on Kentucky Afield Magazine full-page ad in the spring issue outlining the event.
  1. KDFWR spring turkey rule book, full page ad detailing the event with logo displayed.
  1. Logo on screen during the one hour and thirty-minute Live drawing and reading of the lottery winners. Approximately 50k views based on previous year views.
  1. Prominent banner placement on the event grounds day of the fest.
  1. Prime logo placement on all email blasts leading up to the event. Email blast will be done by both KYGUNCO and KDFWR.
  1. Logo Placement on all tickets sold for event. This includes all event tickets and raffle tickets.
  1. Prominent logo placement on Kentucky Elk & Outdoor Fest event website.
  2. 20 ft of prime vendor space under main tent.
  1. 60,000+ copies of newspaper advertisements. Up to 8 different Central KY newspapers in local and surrounding counties (subject to availability). Your logo will be displayed prominently on all ads.
  1. Prominent logo placement on Kentucky Afield Magazine full-page ad in the spring issue outlining the event.
  1. KDFWR spring turkey rule book, full page ad detailing the event with logo displayed.
  1. Prominent banner placement on the event grounds day of the fest.
  1. Prime logo placement on all email blasts leading up to the event. Email blast will be done by both KYGUNCO and KDFWR.
  1. Prominent logo placement on Kentucky Elk & Outdoor Fest event website.
  2. 10×20 ft tent/booth space included.
  1. 60,000+ copies of newspaper advertisements. Up to 8 different Central KY newspapers in local and surrounding counties (subject to availability). Your logo will be displayed prominently on all ads.
  1. Prominent logo placement on Kentucky Afield Magazine full-page ad in the spring issue outlining the event.
  1. Prominent banner placement on the event grounds day of the fest.
  1. Prime logo placement on all email blasts leading up to the event. Email blast will be done by both KYGUNCO and KDFWR.
  1. Logo Placement on all tickets sold for event. This includes all event tickets and raffle tickets.
  1. 10 ft booth/tent spacing included.
  1. 60,000+ copies of newspaper advertisements. Up to 8 different Central KY newspapers in local and surrounding counties (subject to availability). Your logo will be displayed prominently on all ads.
  1. Prominent banner placement on the event grounds day of the fest.
  1. Prime logo placement on all email blasts leading up to the event. Email blast will be done by both KYGUNCO and KDFWR.
  1. Prominent logo placement on Kentucky Elk & Outdoor Fest event website.
  2. 10 ft booth/tent spacing included.

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