LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of Kentucky's favorite weekends of the year is almost here. Music fans and bourbon lovers alike will descend on the Kentucky Exposition Center's Highland Festival Grounds Thursday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 14 for Bourbon & Beyond.

Now in its seventh year, this year's headliners include The Lumineers (Sept. 11), Phish (Sept. 12), Sturgill Simpson (Sept. 13) and Noah Kahan (Sept. 14), plus countless other rock, pop and country acts across five music stages, culinary programming from some of the nation's top chefs and several bourbon tastings and workshops.

Whether you're a first-time attendee or longtime veteran, here are some reminders and pro tips ahead of the four-day event:

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