Alltech Fortnight Festival Provides Passport to 60 Bluegrass Bars and Restaurants 

August 17, 2010


[Lexington, KY] – Advancing its commitment to involve the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky in the excitement of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the Alltech Fortnight Festival has announced a passport program (AFF Local) that will direct locals and global visitors alike to 60 bars and restaurants throughout the Bluegrass. These establishments - located in Lexington, Louisville, Frankfort, Midway, Harrodsburg, Covington, and Paris - will host entertainment during the period of the Alltech FEI Games, held Sept. 25 – Oct. 10.

“Through this local tier of the Alltech Fortnight Festival, we hope to drive both Kentuckians and our global visitors into the Bluegrass’ best local establishments to enjoy a great meal and entertainment following a day at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games,” said Tom Stephens, director of the Alltech Fortnight Festival. “With more than 100 entertainment acts in the Alltech Fortnight Festival during the Games, we believe we have a program that includes a genre for every generation and a way for all people to celebrate.”

Passport booklets serving as a guide to the 60 participating restaurants and bars will be distributed at the Alltech Experience Pavilion at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the bars and restaurants, and area hotels.

Restaurants and bars providing entertainment as part of the Alltech Fortnight Festival include:

Lexington:

Al's Bar

Azur

Bakers 360

BD's Mongolian Grill

Bigg Blue Martini

Buster's Billiards and Backroom

Cadillac Ranch

Cheapside Bar and Grill

Cosmic Charlie's

Drake's

Grey Goose Bar

Harry's (Hamburg)

Harry's (Lansdowne)

Harry's (Palomar)

Jonathan's at Gratz Park

Malone's (Hamburg)

Malone's (Lansdowne)

Malone's (Palomar)

Merrick Inn

Natasha's Bistro & Bar

The Penguin Dueling Piano Bar

Portofino

Regatta Seafood Grille

Riptide on the River

Saddle Ridge

Sal's Chophouse

SKYBAR

Tin Roof

Triangle Grille (Downtown Hilton)

Louisville:

The Bard's Town

BD's Mongolian Grill

The Blind Pig

The Bodega at Felice

Brendan's

The Brown Hotel

Buck's

Captain's Quarters

Champions (Downtown Marriott)

Derby City Espresso

Flanagan's

The Green Building

Louisville Beer Store

Louisville Glassworks

O'Shea's

Patrick O'Shea’s

Prime Lounge

Proof (21c)

Seelbach Hotel

Trolley Hop

4th Street Live!

Rira Irish Pub

Maker's Mark Lounge

Frankfort:

Kentucky Coffeetree

Serafini

Midway:

Jimmy D’s Italian Kitchen

Heirloom

Harrodsburg:

Beaumont Inn

Eddie Montgomery's Steakhouse

Covington:

Molly Malone's Irish Pub

Southgate House

Paris:

Varden's

This local program is in addition to the more than 45 major concerts scheduled throughout the state as part of the Alltech Fortnight Festival. For the complete lineup and more information, please visit www.AlltechFortnightFestival.com or call 1-888-934-2010.

The Alltech Fortnight Festival, which began in 2008, presents entertainment throughout the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was created by Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech, as a means of building excitement for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 while investing in the development of the arts in local communities. The 2010 Alltech Fortnight Festival will run concurrently with the Alltech FEI Games from September 25 - October 10.

Press Contact Information

Members of the press requiring further information, please contact: info@alltechfortnightfestival.com


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