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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

Live Concerts

Details Coming Soon

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

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

Food Trucks & BeverageS

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Backroad Burger

Family, Burgers, and Backroads!

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Spinelli’s Pizza

Pizza slices made fresh and hot!

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Gringos Tex-Mex

Mexican American mixed food for your enjoyment!

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The Family Kettle Corn Company

Freshly popped popcorn in a variety of sweet flavors! 

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Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee

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.

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Kona Ice

Get cooled down with shaved ice of your flavor!

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Bardstown Bourbon Company

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

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Country Boy Brewing

Minimally processed beers with high quality, real ingredients

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West Sixth Brewing

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

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Scout & Scholar Beer

Quench your thirst with beer on tap!

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Log Still Distillery

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

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POOFF Freeze Dried Treats

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

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Hog Run BBQ

Personal made sauce and dry rubs for complete BBQ flavor!

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Good Buddies Brewing

Brewery in the Heart of Kentucky! 

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Nelson County Beef Producers

County Educators and Providers!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need to be present to win?

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

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Can out of state residents apply?

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

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What happens if I win a prize and I’m out of state?

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. 

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Are the elk tags transferrable?

Yes. If you won a specially allocated KY bull elk tag, then you can transfer them one time to another person. 

** These elk tags are separate from the KDFWR draw and are the only ones that can be transferred.**

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Can I still enter my child into the raffles?

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. 

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Can I purchase more than one Big Bull ticket?

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.

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Can I buy tickets the day of the event?

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

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TITLE SPONSOR

  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.

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GOLD SPONSOR

  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.

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ELK TAG SPONSOR

  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.

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SILVER SPONSOR

  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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