KY | 2023, June 9-11; Eggs a la bourbon 2023

[Troy Hawkins]

2023, June 9-11: Eggs A La Bourbon Rally

Please join us 2023, June 9, 10, & 11 at My Old Kentucky Home Campground (http://parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/old-ky-home/) in Bardstown Kentucky for the eighth annual Bourbon Rally. Troy & Anita Hawkins will be hosting. Lots to see and do in Bardstown Kentucky such as old time malt shop, Abbey of Gethsemane, Wineries, distilleries and a little spirit we call Bourbon. Our eclectic shops, locally-owned restaurants, cultural and historical heritage blend beautifully. Come sample the spirits, sounds and flavors that are quintessentially Bardstown Kentucky.
We, Troy and Anita, want to welcome everyone to the eighth annual Bourbon Rally in Bardstown, Kentucky. We will be your hosts and will be located at site #3. We are trying not to schedule a lot of events in order to allow everyone the opportunity to explore the interesting sights local to Bardstown.



ACTIVITIES:

Following is a schedule of the events we have planned, all activities are optional. We will also have a white board at host site #3 where you can post activities you want to invite others to enjoy with you.

Thur, June 8th:
7pm to ? - Early bird campfire at host site #3 (for those who arrive early)


Fri, June 9th:
7:30 to 9am - Coffee, Cakes, and Campers in the morning at host site #3



5 to 7pm - Potluck at the pavilion across the street from the entrance to the campground



7pm to ? – campfire at host site #3


Sat, June 10th:
7:30 to 9am - Coffee, Cakes, and Campers in the morning at host site #3



10 / 10:30am ?? - My Old Kentucky Dinner Train As there was such interest shown for the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train last year and we cannot make our reservations until the end of January we are going to make our reservations for the lunch tour at the end of January when the spring schedule is posted online. If you would like to join us, go online, at the end of January, to https://www.kydinnertrain.com/ to check out the adventure and make your reservations. Be sure to state that you wish to be seated with The Eggs a La Bourbon group. We are planning to take the lunch tour at 11-11:30. Be sure to arrive 1 hour before departure time.



602 N 3rd St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502)348-7300



3:00pm - Malt Shop Throw Back get a malt or milkshake and hotdog or your favorite soda and just hang out with your friends they also have huge banana splits Hurst Drug Store Soda Fountain (on the square downtown)

102 N. 3rd Street
Bardstown, KY 40004



7pm to ? - Movie Night weather permitting, chill out with a good old-fashioned movie and great friends (to start at dark) popcorn included at host site #3.


Sun, June 11th:
7:30 - Coffee, Cakes, and Campers in the morning at host site #3

Hanging out at host site #3 to say farewell.
　
Note
All activities will be local time, Eastern time zone.

[Kevin A]

Looking forward to this! We are in site 39 again, coming in on Tuesday.

[daleeb]

We have not attended this rally but have others in past(former Casita). Looking forward to this as especially enjoy distilleries and Ky. in general! Site 37, Thurs thru Tues.

[LarryB.]

Originally Posted by Troy Hawkins

2023, June 9-11: Eggs A La Bourbon Rally

Sat, June 10th:
10 / 10:30am ?? - My Old Kentucky Dinner Train As there was such interest shown for the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train last year and we cannot make our reservations until the end of January we are going to make our reservations for the lunch tour at the end of January when the spring schedule is posted online. If you would like to join us, go online, at the end of January, to https://www.kydinnertrain.com/ to check out the adventure and make your reservations. Be sure to state that you wish to be seated with The Eggs a La Bourbon group. We are planning to take the lunch tour at 11-11:30. Be sure to arrive 1 hour before departure time.

602 N 3rd St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502)348-7300

I made my reservation last year before leaving the campground:
Site #5 Arriving Thursday 6/8; Departing Sunday 6/11

For the train, I presume that the above reference is for the "Lunch Train Excursion" which departs at 11:30 EST. I made my reservation this afternoon!!

Note that the train ride has a dress code which just might be a step up from traditional campground attire:

For attire, My Old Kentucky Dinner Train requires dressy casual dress. For women, reasonable length skirts/dresses, full length trousers combined with a dress shirt, polo or sweater set are acceptable. For men, collared dress shirts, golf polo’s or sweaters paired with dress slacks, khakis or nice dress shorts are acceptable. My Old Kentucky Dinner Train adheres to these standards, and we ask that you please come appropriately dressed for our fine dining excursions.

After the train, I presume that we'll stop at Hurst Drug's malt shop on the way back to the campground for some additional desert.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple of months!!

[KenEllen]

7-13 June on Site 16. Just made reservations for the Dinner Train. Good idea Larry on hitting Hurst's Drugs afterwards!

[Anita H]

We have made our reservation for the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train!!

Sat, June 10th Lunch Excursion ($81 plus tax per adult). Arrive at the dinner train at 10:30 am, the train will leave the depot promptly at 11:30 am! Dress is business casual.

When you make your reservations, be sure to tell them you're with the Eggs a La Bourbon group so we can more likely be seated together.

Book online at https://www.kydinnertrain.com

Be sure to put that you want to be seated with Eggs a La Bourbon group.

Or call 502-348-7300 to speak with someone to make reservations. Again, be sure to tell them you want to be seated with the group.

Looking forward to seeing everyone, hope you can join us on the dinner train.

[WaltP]

Just Booked June 7-12, site 17. Looking forward to it.

Walt

[Cajun Dave]

Looking forward to this rally. We are first timers. Just booked the train trip. We are in site 25 from June 6-12. Dave and Angel

[jaygee1390]

Just signed up for one of the last available sites - #34. Plan to arrive on Weds the 7th. Looking forward to seeing everyone again!

[Iowa Dave]

Would this be acceptable as Kentucky business casual ? https://images.app.goo.gl/jE1vxsqj2jrvmxcCA

It would considered overdressed for some train rides I’ve taken
Iowa Dave

[Kevin A]

HaHa! That would be OK for the Walmart but probably not the train!

[Sixlug56]

No sites available for this rally sadly to say. Can anyone suggest an overflow campground for us "late to the party" people?

[Ohwillyb]

I was wondering if this event had a Facebook page. I have looked but didn't see anything.
Looking forward to checking it out this year.

[buellfire]

Originally Posted by Sixlug56

No sites available for this rally sadly to say. Can anyone suggest an overflow campground for us "late to the party" people?

The park does have primitive grass sites that you can camp on with a small egg camper. Might want to call the park. There is no electric at those spots but they are flat and close by to the main loop and the rally host Troy and Anita's site. I just checked and they do have primitive sites available, they would be behind sites 001-010 between them and the golf clubhouse. See the map
https://www.reserveamerica.com/explo...8&pageNumber=0

[WaltP]

Shawn: thanks for scoping that out. Knowing that a rally has backup boondocks sites is great information. As more and more rigs have solar panels and inverters it expands the access tremendously. I hope to explore that possibility at Hungry Mother this evening.

Walt.

[buellfire]

Originally Posted by WaltP

Shawn: thanks for scoping that out. Knowing that a rally has backup boondocks sites is great information. As more and more rigs have solar panels and inverters it expands the access tremendously. I hope to explore that possibility at Hungry Mother this evening.

Walt.

Walt,

No worries! One of the years that we went to this rally we ended up staying in the grass spots as rain had washed mud all over the spot we had reserved. There are also nice large spots for primitive camping on the left as you enter the campground. I would say if you have solar or a honda generator ie: quite. There is plenty of room at this campground for the small egg campers, not sure if the park would let a 40ft fifth wheel park on the grass though. The hungry mother rally is on our list, just hard to get away while working

[Sixlug56]

Awesome Info!!! Thank You SO much

[Sixlug56]

Thank you buellfire for suggesting the Primative sites. I called, we "First Timers" are in Primative 12 for our 1984 Uhaul CT13 named Moon Pie. Also booked the Train luncheon. Look forward to meeting everyone.
David & Andrea

[buellfire]

Originally Posted by Sixlug56

Thank you buellfire for suggesting the Primative sites. I called, we "First Timers" are in Primative 12 for our 1984 Uhaul CT13 named Moon Pie. Also booked the Train luncheon. Look forward to meeting everyone.
David & Andrea

You'll be the second Uhaul at the rally, not something you see everyday. Tony and Anita have a custom painted Uhaul.

[Anita H]

Just under 3 weeks until the start of the rally!! We are looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting those of you who will be making it to the rally for the first time.