Overview

• The festival ran Sept. 11–14 on grounds doubled to 2.4 million square feet that now include Kentucky Kingdom and two entrances for faster entry.
• More than 110 acts performed on larger stages, with headliners including Phish, Noah Kahan, Sturgill Simpson, The Lumineers and Jack White.
• All passes included free access to 18 Kentucky Kingdom rides from 2–9 p.m., with the Giant Wheel operating until 10 p.m. for night rides.
• Organizers deployed 1,000-plus security staff, 24/7 medical teams and crowd-mapping technology, while LMPD closed Phillips Lane daily and directed traffic to Gates 4 and 6.
• Tourism officials and businesses cited strong demand as Bourbon & Beyond and next weekend’s Louder Than Life are expected to draw more than 300,000 fans, backed by a 10-year agreement to keep both festivals in Louisville.