The
2020 New Orleans Bourbon
Festival (NOBF) was cancelled due to social-distancing guidelines,
yet the NOBF has found a way to celebrate while prioritizing the health and
safety of Bourbon-lovers. The NOBF is putting on a raffle—one where purchasing
a ticket offers the chance of winning 14 NOBF store picks, worth over $800
retail. Tickets are running for $25 each or a deal of five for $100. The
drawing will take place on December 20. Click here to purchase your tickets now.
The
NOBF's mission is, according to their website, "to provide our attendees with
an opportunity to enjoy exceptional bourbon and cuisine surrounded by the charm
and culture of New Orleans." Considering alcohol is an important staple to New
Orleans and its culture (we even have a street named Bourbon!), the NOBF is a
crucial event in uniting lovers of delicious alcohol, as well as enthusiasts of
the unique NOLA culture.
The
NOBF highlights women in bourbon, recruits event sponsors who have similar
missions, features distilleries and restaurants with highly esteemed bourbon,
provides experienced speakers, and works with distilleries to create innovative
themes. The NOBF works incredibly hard to provide an educational, exciting, and
lively atmosphere at their festivals; this spirit continues even in the raffle.
Kids
Can NOLA, the NOBF's permanent charitable beneficiary, is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to helping the health and happiness of children by
fulfilling educational, medical, and other miscellaneous needs.
The
NOBF hopes to host the next in-person festival in 2021, from March 17 to 21.
