The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, often shortened to KSO, will host a rare bourbon raffle on Saturday, May 30 to raise money for its summer series of free concerts at Devou Park in Covington and Tower Park in Fort Thomas.
“Great neighbor and long-time supporter — The Party Source — has donated a 5-bottle set of Old Rip & Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, a new 6-bottle set of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, as well as 29 additional rare and pricey bourbons for the KSO’s annual fundraiser,” according to an announcement from the orchestra. “The raffles help fund five free KSO education concerts for 261 regional schools and six free, family-friendly summer concerts.”
The raffles and ticket prices are as follows:
- Five-bottle set of 20-year Old Rip & Pappy Van Winkle, released in September 2025.
- Tickets: $100 per chance, limited to 700 chances. One winner.
- Six-bottle Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
- Tickets: $50 per chance, limited to 900 chances. One winner.
- 20 Bourbons / 20 Winners raffle
- Tickets: $25 each, limited to 1200 chances. One ticket will be drawn for each of the 20 bourbons or lots, which is equal to 20 chances to win per ticket purchased.
Raffles will be live streamed on both the KSO’s website and its Facebook page beginning at 9 p.m. on May 30. Find out more and purchase tickets at kyso.org/bourbon-raffle.