Watershed Distillery Brings Back Bourbonfest to Celebrate 15 Years of Craft Distilling in Columbus

Columbus’ own Watershed Distillery is raising a glass to 15 years of craft distilling with the return of its highly anticipated Bourbonfest on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the distillery near Ohio State University. The celebration will spotlight the best of local bourbon, music, and food – cementing Bourbonfest as one of the city’s premier bourbon events. 

For Columbus locals, Bourbonfest is more than a tasting event – it’s a community celebration of craft spirits made right in the heart of the city. At the event, guests will enjoy live performances from Doc Robinson and Tucker Munz, indulge in food from local trucks and vendors, and be the first to sample the full set of Watershed’s exclusive Fall Finishing Series bourbons. 

“This year’s Bourbonfest is special because it’s all about celebrating Columbus – our home, our community, and the people who’ve supported us for 15 years,” said Jesus Ostos, Chief Marketing Officer of Marussia Beverages USA, parent company of Watershed Distillery. “From music to food to limited-edition bourbon, we want to bring the city together for an unforgettable evening.”

Event highlights will include:

• Exclusive bourbon releases – first access to the full suite of limited-edition Fall Finishing Series bottles.
• Live local music – featuring Columbus’ own Doc Robinson and Tucker Munz.
• The Vault – rare whiskey picks you can’t find anywhere else.
• Guided “Pour + Explore” tastings with Watershed experts.
• Food trucks, cocktails, photo ops, and festival fun.

Tickets are limited and available online only. For more information on the event and ticket levels (ranging from $5 to $50), please visit WatershedDistillery.com. 

ABOUT WATERSHED DISTILLERY

Founded in 2010, Watershed Distillery produces Ohio’s top-selling bourbon and gin portfolios, along with an award-winning vodka and a rotating line of specialty spirits. Built in the heart of Columbus, Watershed stands for bold flavor, relentless craft, and genuine connection. Every bottle reflects the spirit of our team and the community that helped build it. The distillery offers daily tours and is home to Watershed Kitchen & Bar—recognized among Columbus’ top destinations for food and cocktails. Learn more at watersheddistillery.com or follow along @watersheddistillery.

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