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.
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 buffalotracedistillery.com/camp.
For more information about Buffalo Trace Distillery’s entire lineup of summer experiences, please visit
buffalotracedistillery.com/bourbon-backyard.
