Celebrate bourbon, music, food and community at the 5th Annual Great Bourbon Affair, hosted by 99.7 The Blitz and 103.9 The Maverick, featuring Ohio’s Biggest Bourbon Toast.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: Check-in starts at 4 PM | VIP Tasting at 6 PM | Bourbon Toast at 8 PM | Outdoor Party until 9 PM
Location: East Market – Switch Yard & Railhouse, Columbus, Ohio
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The Switch Yard Party Pass offers access to vendors, samples, products for purchase, three tasting tickets, free vendor swag and a Buffalo Trace pour for the signature bourbon toast. Kirsch, Tess and the station Street Teams will keep the outdoor party going with music and special perks. At approximately 8 PM, guests will raise their glasses together for Ohio’s Biggest Bourbon Toast, followed by more festivities until 9 PM before the party moves inside to Railhouse.

For an elevated experience, the VIP Experience Pass includes all Switch Yard Party Pass benefits plus a private 6 PM bourbon tasting on the Mezzanine Level at East Market. VIP guests receive a grazing spread, four premium bourbon pours selected through randomized tasting passports and an exclusive bonus pour from a Central Ohio distillery.

Featured 2026 VIP bottles include rare selections from Pappy Van Winkle, George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Eagle Rare, Old Forester, WhistlePig and more. Join bourbon enthusiasts for an unforgettable celebration featuring exceptional pours and one massive toast!