The Antiques & Garden Show Bourbon Party Blends Country Spirit and Refined Taste

After the first day of the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville, a new crowd entered the hall for an evening of revelry at the Friday night Bourbon Party. The event began as a way to entice a new generation to the Antiques & Garden Show, but it quickly blossomed into a must-attend party. 

As vendors debriefed about a successful first day at the show, bourbon brands set up shop between booths of antiques, jewelry and design wares. Familiar names like Woodford Reserve, Old Forester and Jack Daniel’s offered tastings of their best elixirs, engaging fans and bringing new friends into the fold. As an added delight, The Caviar Co. posted up near the Entry Garden, serving caviar tastings out of a sherpa trailer provided by The Whitson Group.

The dress code for the evening was cocktail casual with country flair, and the fashion was on point — think tailored blazers and lovely dresses paired with elegant boots. This year’s honorary co-chairs, Southern Living editor-in-chief Sid Evans and event planner Rebecca Gardner, were on hand to visit with the stylish crowd. Rebecca also signed copies of her new book, A Screaming Blast, much to the delight of at-home entertainers. 

Live music flowed through the hall as guests sipped and shopped their way through the evening. And delicious snacks were available if anyone needed a palate cleanser. 

As is the case for all Antiques & Garden Show events, the Bourbon Party raised money for Cheekwood Estate & Gardens and the Economic Club of Nashville (ECON), supporting important community outreach initiatives at both organizations.