Bourbon & Beyond
Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Kentucky
September 24, 25, 26, 27, 2026
2026 Bourbon & Beyond - Beyond VIP
Ultimate Experience
Festival Access & VIP Amenities for Two, INCLUDING HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS!
-Four-Night Hotel Stay
-Four-day Beyond VIP passes with access to all festival areas, including Mint VIP
-Dedicated VIP entry lanes and commemorative laminates
-Prime Beyond VIP viewing in front of a main stage
-Shaded, elevated viewing platform overlooking both main stages
-Private, air-conditioned Beyond VIP lounge with seating, live A/V feeds, Wi-Fi, concierge services, and climate-controlled restrooms
-Complimentary chef-curated bites by Chef Anthony Lamas (Seviche)
-All-inclusive premium beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages
-Ultra-premium, single-barrel bourbon selections exclusive to Beyond VIP
Exclusive Bourbon & Culinary Access
-Guest Taster access at the Bourbon Workshops Stage, including a celebrity bourbon panel (panel to be determined)
- Private VIP bourbon tasting with expert Chris Blandford Meet master distillers and sample rare selections
- Access to Danny's Backyard (two 4-day credentials) Mingle with artists, celebrity chefs, and bourbon distillers Elevated Chef-curated Backyard Bites
-Artist meet & greet (artist confirmed week of or during festival)
Signature Dining & Local Experiences
- Private dinner for two at Seviche, featuring Chef Anthony Lamas's acclaimed Latin-Southern cuisine
- Angel's Envy private signature distillery tour, including a guided tasting of three premium expressions paired with signature chocolates
- Kentucky Derby Museum & Churchill Downs access for two, including a behind-the-scenes backside track tour
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Tour for two
- Downtown shuttle service for seamless transportation