Festivals

Kentucky Bourbon Festival

WRSTBND’s tech powers access control, registration, and sample tracking for thousands of attendees at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival.

The Story

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The Client

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival, held every year in Bardstown—the heart of bourbon country—brings together distilleries, bourbon lovers, and artisans for a weekend of tastings, live music, and unforgettable experiences.

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The Challenge

With thousands of guests, multiple events, and countless bourbon samples to pour, the festival needed a system to handle it all. From managing access and ticketing to alcohol sample tracking and gift redemptions, they also wanted to help sponsors capture valuable leads.

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The Results

WRSTBND's platform handled everything with precision, while wristbands made it easy to track bourbon samples and manage gift redemptions. Sponsors gained valuable insights with lead capture tools, adding even more impact. The result? A well-executed festival that exceeded expectations for attendees, organizers, and sponsors alike.

Event Stats at a Glance

Secure Access Control Across the Festival

Tracking for Samples and Gift Redemptions

Sponsor Lead Capture That Delivered Results

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"WRSTBND did more than just say 'we're going to process your tickets.' They said we're going to figure out how to sell more tickets, how to make more money, and we're going to show you the revenue in live time."

Rob DeViney

COO, City Park

"We could not ask for a better partner in WRSTBND! We were looking to elevate the experience for our guests, all while collecting data to make our business more efficient – and they’ve delivered time and time again. Any curveball we throw them, they’ve been able to work with us to figure out a solution. From wild and crazy credential access rules, to ticket swaps, to POS meal voucher scenarios, they’ve got us covered. They are simply the best!"

Michelle Eifler

Director, Partner Relations & Business Integration, Farmers Insurance Open

"Working with WRSTBND has been a game-changer for our events. Their technology streamlines access control and attendee tracking, making the entire process seamless for both our team and our attendees. The support team is always responsive and proactive, ensuring we maximize the value of their services. It's a pleasure partnering with a vendor who truly understands the needs of large-scale conferences."

Dylan Ashley

Manager, PCMA

"The team at WRSTBND is so responsive to our needs, it's almost as if the platform was built for us! Everyone is a pleasure to work with, the platform is intuitive, and most importantly, it works when you need it."

Ryan Auhl

Partner, Relentless Beats

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