Kentucky Bourbon Jam Music Festival to return to Richmond Aug. 22 for 5th year, proceeds to benefit first responders

The Kentucky Bourbon Jam Music Festival is scheduled to return to Richmond on Aug. 22 for its fifth year, organizers say, with proceeds intended to benefit first responders in the community.

According to LEX18, the event will include live music from 13 bands, alongside food vendors and a car show. Admission is set at $15 for attendees.

LEX18 reported that the festival’s return to Richmond follows four prior editions in the city, positioning the event as an annual destination for local residents and visitors who are interested in both music and Kentucky bourbon culture.

Because the reported information does not identify a specific venue address, start time, or the exact recipient organizations for the first-responder benefit, those details should be confirmed with the festival organizers or event listings before planning attendance.

With festival organizers marketing the event as a first-responder fundraiser, the next steps for attendees include confirming admission details and event hours, as well as reviewing any posted guidance on parking, traffic flow, and safety arrangements for large public gatherings.

For Richmond and surrounding communities, the festival also represents a recurring opportunity for local spending tied to tourism and entertainment, including food sales and interest in related attractions during the late-summer period.

As with other community events, public safety logistics such as crowd management and emergency access will be central on the day of the festival, particularly because the event is drawing multiple activities beyond the music itself, including a car show.

Updates on any changes to the schedule or event operations, including weather-related adjustments, are expected to be posted by the organizers and local media on or before Aug. 22.