The event, held on two racetracks through the years (Keeneland and The Red Mile), is also known for its unique bourbon selections.
[3] In 2020, a lineup was announced for August,[4] before the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
[5] 2021 saw the return of Railbird to Keeneland, but also a substantial increase in ticket sales.
A ban of outside drinks led to festival attendees being forced into lines for water lasting over an hour in "miserably hot" conditions.
[6] These issues led to a one-year hiatus and change of venue for the festival.