Louisville is getting ready for the biggest 8 days of music in the United States

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The city of Louisville is preparing for 4 days of great music and bourbon with a new location.

WDRB's Keith Kaiser learns about the best way to enjoy Bourbon & Beyond.

Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) and the city of Louisville come together for the seventh Bourbon & Beyond, featuring a mix of music legends and rising stars.

It's a lineup of more than 120 artists on five music stages, along with bourbon & culinary experiences. This year, festival producers expanded the festival site with extensive enhancements.

They will utilize the parking lots of the Kentucky Exposition Center to create a more comfortable experience for fans.

More space should improve the crowd flow.

In addition, all festival passes will include free access to amusement rides inside Kentucky Kingdom.

"It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to see your favorite band live from a rollercoaster!" Danny Wimmer Presents General Manager Chamie McCurry said.

Bourbon & Beyond

Highland Festival Grounds
Kentucky Exposition Center
Sept. 11-14

Bourbon & Beyond Headliners scheduled to appear:

Thursday - The Lumineers, Benson Boone and Alabama Shakes (reunion
Friday - Phish, Khruangbin and Joe Bonamassa
Saturday - Sturgill Simpson, Jack White and Vance Joy
Sunday - Noah Kahan, Goo Goo Dolls and Megan Moroney

On the "Fork & Flask" stage, expect a spotlight on Kentucky Proud products, celebrating locally sourced ingredients and the farmers and producers who help make Kentucky a world-class culinary destination.

Enjoy live demo experiences packed with bourbon-infused dishes, curated small bites and inspiring conversations.

"It all blends together to literally make the perfect blend," "The Bourbon Experience" host Chris Blandford said. "Culinary, bourbon, music, the whole nine yards. It's an incredible festival."

Festival gates open at 11:00 a.m. daily.

And don't forget, the stages stay up and the music gets louder the next weekend with Louder Than Life, Sept. 18-21.

Click here for the full line-up and to get connected to Bourbon & Beyond.