THINGS TO DO IN SHELBY COUNTY, KY · SEPTEMBER

Shelby County sits in the heart of Kentucky horse and bourbon country, just 30 minutes east of Louisville. September is one of the best months to visit — cooler evenings, harvest season at the distilleries, and the annual Mid-Southern Hoedown on Sept 19.

1. Tour Bulleit Distilling Co.

The Stitzel-Weller campus in Shelbyville is the spiritual home of Bulleit Bourbon. Tours run all weekend.

2. Eat at Claudia Sanders Dinner House

Founded by the family of Colonel Sanders — Sunday fried chicken dinners are a Kentucky tradition.

3. Catch live music at the Hoedown

Saturday Sept 19 — Bourbon, Blues & Boots at Shelby County Fairgrounds with Nappy Roots headlining.

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4. Drive the Saddlebred horse farms

Shelby County is the American Saddlebred capital — many farms are visible from the country roads around Shelbyville.

5. Browse downtown Shelbyville

Antique shops, coffee, and Sixth Street boutiques fill out the morning before the festival gates open.