Showbarn Sessions: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

About the Event

Kick off the 2026 Showbarn Sessions season with an unforgettable night of bluegrass at Ashbourne Farms.

Join us Friday, April 17th, for an intimate evening featuring Ricky Skaggs with Kentucky Thunder. A 15-time GRAMMY® Award winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member, Skaggs is one of the most influential figures in American music. Raised in Kentucky, his career began in bluegrass and has shaped generations of country and roots musicians through a rare blend of tradition, virtuosity, and innovation.

Backed by the extraordinary musicians of Kentucky Thunder—eight-time IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year winners—this performance promises world-class musicianship and the unmistakable sound of Kentucky’s musical heritage.

This exclusive Showbarn Session brings together exceptional music, elevated hospitality, and a thoughtfully curated farm setting, designed for guests to gather, savor, and celebrate together.

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:

Live performance by Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder in an intimate setting

Gourmet heavy hors d’oeuvres, seasonally inspired and locally sourced

Premium cocktails and complimentary full-service bar

Complimentary valet parking for a seamless arrival

A night rooted in tradition and elevated by artistry—this is Showbarn Sessions at its finest.

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WITH GRATITUDE TO OUR SPONSORS:

Brown Forman
The Glenview Trust Company
Goodwood
Kertis Creative
Mint Julep Louisville
Phocus