# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Great Bourbon Affair 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The 5th Annual Great Bourbon Affair hosted by 99.7 The Blitz & 103.9 The Maverick featuring OHIO'S BIGGEST BOURBON TOAST!About this EventSWITCH YARD PARTY PASSWhether you're a little more rock or a little more country, it doesn't matter how you show up - just be ready to party! The Switch Yard Party Pass grants you access to a variety of vendors with samples to taste and products to purchase. Your entry includes tickets for 3 tastes, the Buffalo Trace Toast, and free vendor swag. Attendees have the ability to purchase more tickets as desired.This is where Kirsch and Tess, along with the rest of the 99.7 The Blitz and 103.9 The Maverick Street Team, will be blasting tunes and passing out perks of their own.At dusk (approximately 8PM) we'll raise our glasses for the biggest bourbon toast in Ohio featuring a pour of Buffalo Trace! The outdoor party with Kirsch and Tess will continue until 9PM before moving inside to Railhouse.TICKET PRICING:$10 -- through 12/31/25$15 -- January 1 - March 31$20 -- April 1- June 30$25 -- July 1 - August 22$30 -- At the DoorVIP EXPERIENCE PASSThis pass provides you with all the perks of the Switch Yard Party Pass, PLUS entry into the legendary VIP tasting and massive grazing spread.At 6PM head upstairs to the Mezzanine Level in East Market to participate in the privately hosted bourbon tasting led by 99.7 The Blitz and 103.9 The Maverick's Kirsch. You will be greeted with a bountiful grazing table before receiving a passport featuring four pours from a diverse selection of the best bourbons that can be acquired.Passports will be passed out at random, so no one will know which spirits they will be tasting until minutes before they hit your lips! If you were hoping to try a specific pour featured in another passport, we encourage you to befriend others - there are no rules against swapping - or make your way to Switch after the bourbon toast, where you may purchase spirits you didn't get the luck of the draw for (while supplies last). All VIPs will also receive an exclusive bonus pour from a local Central Ohio distillery.After the tasting, be sure to head back downstairs to the Switch Yard at 8PM to join in the biggest bourbon toast in Ohio featuring a pour of Buffalo Trace!TICKET PRICING:$180 -- through 12/31/25$190 -- January 1 - March 31$200 -- April 1- June 30$210 -- July 1 - August 22$230 -- At the DoorThe featured 2026 VIP bottles will be annouced after the new year. Stay tuned! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/80ba47a0-9df7-11f0-a8a2-a38a456a1b40-rimg-w1200-h410-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Take a virtual tour of The Historic Trolley District... https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/80f0e800-9df7-11f0-ace1-efa507b012ad-rimg-w1109-h740-dcebd7bd-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/81382a30-9df7-11f0-ace1-efa507b012ad-rimg-w1109-h740-dc91918c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/81816830-9df7-11f0-ace1-efa507b012ad-rimg-w1109-h740-dc774c2e-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/81ea6330-9df7-11f0-ace1-efa507b012ad-rimg-w1109-h740-dca88d78-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/82409980-9df7-11f0-ace1-efa507b012ad-rimg-w1109-h740-dc78645e-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/82926300-9df7-11f0-a8a2-a38a456a1b40-rimg-w1109-h740-dc65594b-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/82eba690-9df7-11f0-ace1-efa507b012ad-rimg-w1109-h740-dc7a5e46-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/833cacc0-9df7-11f0-9488-c5bafeb22235-rimg-w1109-h740-dc8c7963-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/837fd040-9df7-11f0-ace1-efa507b012ad-rimg-w1109-h740-dc61615c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/83c69d40-9df7-11f0-a8a2-a38a456a1b40-rimg-w1109-h740-dc8e908f-gmir.jpg AgendaπŸ•‘: 04:00 PMCheck In OpensInfo: This is your opportunity to dine along the tracks with the wonderful food vendors of the Historic Trolley District's East Market.πŸ•‘: 05:00 PMSwitch Yard OpensInfo: This is where you'll enjoy all of the samples and products supplied by our guest vendors.πŸ•‘: 06:00 PMVIP Bourbon TastingInfo: If you're joining us for the VIP Experience, meet us upstairs on the Mezzanine at 6PM for the tasting!πŸ•‘: 08:00 PMThe Biggest Bourbon Toast in OhioInfo: At dusk, join the biggest bourbon toast in Ohio featuring a pour of Buffalo Trace.πŸ•‘: 09:00 PMThe After Party BeginsInfo: Keep the party going and join us in Railhouse or Switch! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/the-great-bourbon-affair-2026/100001639585437179 - **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 193.92, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbus - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: The Historic Trolley District - **lat**: 39.9625195 - **long**: -82.9578291 - **full address**: The Historic Trolley District, 212 Kelton Avenue, Columbus, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Great Bourbon Affair 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3b5745a1caa78f0647b56ba2055fa0e0cfdaae0b1d80aa931c432dacd0a759c0-rimg-w1200-h639-dc020203-gmir.jpg?v=1759234692 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Great Bourbon Affair 2026 being held? - **A:** The Great Bourbon Affair 2026 takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Historic Trolley District, 212 Kelton Avenue, Columbus, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Great Bourbon Affair 2026? - **A:** Ticket prices for The Great Bourbon Affair 2026 range from USD 13 to USD 194 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySwitch Yard Party PassUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailableVIP Experience PassUSD 194 + USD 14 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Great Bourbon Affair 2026? - **A:** The Great Bourbon Affair 2026 is organized by East Market. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Great Bourbon Affair 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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