The first ever Batavia Bourbon and Whiskey Fest, presented by Runwayz, Inc. and sponsored by Black Button Distilling will take place at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel on Saturday, June 9th from 3:00-7:00 PM! Explore the numerous vendors & distilleries, sample their locally made bourbons and whiskeys, head over to the on-site mutuel clerks and bet on your favorite horse to win the Belmont Stakes, then head over to the gaming floor and test your luck with the $15 free play you’ll get with your entry ticket! Buffalo Football Legend and Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas will also be on site!

Bourbon and Whiskey Sampling provided by:
Black Button Distillery
Four Roses Bourbon
Tommy Rotter Distillery
Iron Smoke Distillery
Catskill Distilling Co. 
More Coming Soon!

Tickets are $40 and may be purchased online at https://bataviadownsgaming.ticketfly.com/event/1675603-batavia-bourbon-whiskey-fest-batavia/ OR can be purchased in the Lucky Treasures Gift Shop at Batavia Downs.

With your event ticket(s) you'll receive
• Access to the sampling room & cocktail bars 
• Batavia Bourbon & Whiskey Fest T-Shirt
• $15 Gaming Free Play
• Complimentary Grazing Stations

This is a 21+ event. All attendees are subject to being ID'd at the door so please have it on-hand. Please drink responsibly.

There will be complimentary drinking water and light fare provided. There will also be food for purchase during the event from local food vendors & on-site dining locations. 

A portion of proceeds from each ticket purchased benefit the Thurman Thomas Family Foundation, created to provide assistance and resources to local communities & underprivileged youth.

New vendors and event information will be added as the event draws closer so be sure to check the Batavia Downs Gaming Facebook page!

Please note: Management + vendors have the right to refuse entry, samples or drinks to anyone who appears to be intoxicated. Please sample responsibly. All ticket sales for the Batavia Bourbon & Whiskey Fest are final.

Be proactive & book a hotel room for the night at our hotel. Visit thehotelatbataviadowns.com.