Beginning in 2026, the beloved Beattyville Bourbon and Moonshine Festival is being reborn as the Beattyville Appalachian Memories and Storytelling Festival. This refreshed event celebrates the full spirit of Appalachian heritage, from distilling traditions to music, art, crafts, and the stories that shaped the region. The festival honors local culture in a way that is meaningful, authentic, and deeply connected to the mountains. It is a chance for visitors and locals alike to share in the Beattyville story and experience a festival that feels truly rooted in place.