2024 Best in Kentucky winners
People & Personalities
Local Radio Host
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- Larry Smith – WVLC 99.9, Campbellsville
- Kellie McKay – WHHT 103.7, Glasgow
- Cale Tharp – WLCB 93.7, Hodgenville
Local TV Personality
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- Dawne Gee – WAVE, Louisville
- Candyce Clifft – WDRB, Louisville
- Lee Cruse – Lexington
Meteorologist
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- Marc Weinberg – WDRB, Louisville
- Kevin Harned – WAVE, Louisville
- Jude Redfield – WDRB, Louisville
Kentucky Musician or Band
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- Tyler Childers – Nashville, Tennessee (from Lawrence Co.)
- JD Shelburne – Nashville, Tennessee (from Taylorsville)
- Carly Pearce – Nashville, Tennessee (from Kenton Co.)
Athlete
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- Reed Sheppard – London
- Justin Thomas – Louisville
- Cutter Boley – Hodgenville
Destination
Road Trip
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- The Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience – Bardstown
- Red River Gorge Geological Area – Stanton
- Hatfields and McCoys Historic Feud Sites Driving Tour – Pikeville
Distillery Tour
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- Maker’s Mark Distillery – Loretto
- The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience – Louisville
- Boone County Distilling Co. – Independence
Event or Festival
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- Marion County Country Ham Days – Lebanon
- Lincoln Days Celebration – Hodgenville
- Manchester Music Festival – Manchester
Farm Tourist Attraction
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- Hinton’s Orchard & Farm Market – Hodgenville
- Dennison’s Roadside Market – Horse Cave
- Gallrein Farms – Shelbyville
Place for Live Music
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- Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree – Hodgenville
- The AMP at Log Still – New Haven
- Paramount Arts Center – Ashland
Museum
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- Lincoln Museum – Hodgenville
- Frazier Kentucky History Museum – Louisville
- Speed Art Museum – Louisville
Kid-Friendly Attraction
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- Louisville Zoo – Louisville
- Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo – Horse Cave
- Newport Aquarium – Newport
Winery
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- Purple Toad Winery– Paducah
- McIntyre & Family Winery – Bardstown
- Baker-Bird Winery & Distillery – Augusta
Historic Attraction
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- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park – Hodgenville
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park – Bardstown
- Loretta Lynn Homeplace – Van Lear
Specialty Lodging or Bed & Breakfast
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- My Old Kentucky Dome – Mt. Washington
- Lincoln Lodge – Hodgenville
- The Reed-Dossey Bed & Breakfast – Brownsville
Outdoor
Camping or RV Spot
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- Green River Lake State Park – Campbellsville
- Red River Gorge Geological Area – Stanton
- Lincoln Lodge – Hodgenville
Place for Adventure
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- Mammoth Cave National Park – Mammoth Cave
- Red River Gorge Geological Area – Stanton
- Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area – Golden Pond
Hiking Trail
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- Mammoth Cave National Park – Mammoth Cave
- Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest – Clermont
- Red River Gorge Geological Area – Stanton
Public Hunting/Fishing Area
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- Green River Lake State Park – Campbellsville
- Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area – Golden Pond
- Cave Run Lake – Morehead
Water Tourism Spot
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- Green River Lake State Park – Campbellsville
- Lake Cumberland
- Cave Run Lake – Morehead
Eats & Drinks
Breakfast Place
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- Kentucky’s Finest Family Style Restaurant – Hodgenville
- Carriss’s Grocery – Shelbyville
- The Cafe at Swope Toyota – Elizabethtown
Bourbon
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- Buffalo Trace Distillery– Frankfort
- Elijah Craig – Bardstown
- New Riff Distilling– Newport
Barbecue
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- Brothers – Campbellsville
- Arrowhead BBQ – Hodgenville
- RedPoint BBQ – Campton
Craft Beer
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- Scout & Scholar Brewing Company – Bardstown
- West Sixth Brewing – Lexington
- Sawstone Brewing Co. – Morehead
Hamburger
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- Laha’s Red Castle – Hodgenville
- Bardstown Burger – Bardstown
- B&N Food Market – Bagdad
Bakery
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- Sweet Sisters Sweets – Hodgenville
- Hadorn’s Bakery – Bardstown
- Tipton’s Traditions – Ashland
Down-Home Restaurant
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- The Whistle Stop – Glendale
- Kentucky’s Finest Family Style Restaurant – Hodgenville
- Billy Ray’s Restaurant – Prestonsburg
Coffee Shop
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- Vibe Coffee – Elizabethtown & Hodgenville
- Harden Coffee – Campbellsville
- The Black Goose – Union
Sweets Shop
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- The Sweet Shoppe and Dessert Cafe – Hodgenville
- Serendipity Kandy Kitchen – Shelbyville
- Muth’s Candies – Louisville
Food Truck
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- Juanito’s Street Tacos & More – Radcliff & Bardstown
- Maillard Wood Fired Kitchen – Campbellsville
- Matilda’s Dogs and More – Hodgenville
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