2026 - Grapes & Grains 101

We've designed this rally for only those who have never attended a Grapes & Grains rally. If you've never attended a G & G rally, come join us as we revisit our roots and have a new community of folks experience their first G & G rally together to learn, build lasting relationships, and taste some great bourbon in the heart of bourbon country.

The rally will be held May 13-17, 2026 at the Elkhorn Creek RV Park located just northeast of Frankfort, KY, The campground provides easy access to numerous large, famous, and growing distilleries.

The 101 rally is special in that we’re reserving all of the sites for those who have never attended a Grapes & Grains rally. Attending the events at International (Megatasting, the luncheon, a caravan, etc.) do not count. If this would be your first rally and you’ve always wondered what a Grapes & Grains rally in the heart of Kentucky is like, then join us!

The $415 per person rally fee includes

Complimentary Tasting Glasses
Chartered bus rides to activities on Thursday & Friday
Presentation by a member of the Frankfort Bourbon Society
Box lunches while we're on the road
Two catered evening meals
Spam, eggs, and pancake breakfast on Saturday
Three distillery tours & tastings
A boat tour (includes 1 free drink)
A brewery tour & tasting (includes 1 free drink)
Trips to Buffalo Trace to pick up "rares"
A free day to visit distilleries on your own
A cocktail mixology presentation

Rally Hosts:

Matt & Lisa Marquand (airstream@marquand.net)

Rally Mentors

Steve & Cheryl Turley (current president of Grapes & Grains)
Scott & Deborah Vaughan (1st VP of Grapes & Grains)
Rob Rottschafer & Kim Caves

Register for the rally first and once you've done that, call Elkhorn Creek RV Park at 502-695-9154 to choose your campsite from one of the reserved sites. Tell them you're booking a site for the Airstream Grapes & Grains 101 rally. Do not book online.

Registration will close Feb 28, 2026 so register soon!

If you wish to arrive early or stay later than the rally dates, you will need to arrange that directly with the campground.

You might find the campground map below helpful in selecting your site. The reserved sites have a red dot on them.

Disclaimer:
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION HAS INHERENT RISKS. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IS VOLUNTARY AT ALL PARTS OF THIS RALLY. THE HOSTS, GRAPES & GRAINS, AND ACI ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR CHOICES AND ACTIONS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF. ATTENDANCE AT GROUP EVENTS, AT THE CAMPSITE OR OTHERWISE, IS NOT MANDATORY TO ATTEND THE RALLY. HAVE A PLAN TO GET BACK SAFELY TO YOUR AIRSTREAM.

BRN (Big Red Number)*

Note: This BRN should apply to both participants

Guest 1 - Name*

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Guest 1 - Email Address*

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Guest 1 - Phone Number*

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Guest 1 - By checking this box you are confirming you have not attended a G & G rally before.*

This is your first Grapes & Grains Rally

This section is only required when you are registering two individuals.

Guest 2 - Name

First NameLast Name

Guest 2 - Email Address

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Guest 2 - Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Guest 2 - By checking this box you are confirming you have not attended a G & G rally before.

This is your first Grapes & Grains Rally

Will you have pets staying with you in your rig?*

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You will be gone from the campground a significant amount of time during the day. Your pet’s well-being is your responsibility during your stay. Neither Grapes & Grains nor your hosts are not responsible for their care so please be prepared.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Members who cancel after being registered for any event will forfeit any third-party non-refundable fees incurred by Grapes & Grains (G&G) or the event sponsor including but not limited to reservation fees, processing fees, site cancellation fees, prepaid excursion, tour, entertainment, and event fees. Any member/registrant who cancels within 30 days of the Rally start date will forfeit any prepaid rally fees and depending on the venue, potential RV site fees. Regardless of the reason or cause, if the timeliness of cancellation of your attendance does not allow G&G or it’s Host(s) to find replacement attendees or obtain refunds from any of the vendors or providers, a refund will not be made, and forfeiture of those costs will be incurred by the cancelling member.

If Grapes & Grains should cancel a rally or event, all fees paid by any member/registrant will be refunded.

This Grapes & Grains refund policy is premised on the concept that the Intra-Club should neither profit from nor subsidize the cost of any member or registrant who cancels after registering for a G&G sponsored or hosted rally or event. We understand that circumstances arise where a cancellation may be necessary, and every effort will be made to minimize the financial impact on both the Intra-Club and the member/registrant.

Any member/registrant who does not agree with a refund decision made by the organizers of a G&G sponsored event may appeal that decision to the G&G Executive Board by filing a written appeal request, including the reasons for a reversal of the refund decision, within 30 days of the original refund decision.

Elkhorn RV Park has their own cancellation policy. Please read their policy and fees stated below closely. These fees are your responsibility in the event you must cancel.

There is a $25 fee if you cancel your reservation more than 7 days from arrival date. It is $50 within 7 days. For holidays and special events, it is $25 more than 30 days out and $100 if cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival. For monthly reservations, it is $100 more than 30 days out and $250 within 30 days.

Do you agree with the Grapes & Grains cancelation policy?*

Yes

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