Louisville’s winter warmer event, Tailspin Ale Fest returns on Saturday, March 7, 2026 to Bowman Field benefitting TKO Parkinsons.

Featuring 250+ craft beers from all cross the nation, cigar lounge, live music, bourbon bar, silent disco and more!

What to Expect:

50+ Breweries, 250+ Beers

Tailspin Ale Fest features over 50 breweries from across America with a dedicated section of brews from the bluegrass state of Kentucky.

Cox’s Cigar Lounge

Cox’s & Evergreen Liquors Cigar Lounge is a perfect place to relax and enjoy limited release beer samples paired with your favorite premiere cigar.

Drake’s Silent Disco

Dance like no one is watching in Drake’s Silent Disco. Grab your best beer friend, check out a pair of headphones and let one of the two DJ’s take it away.

Bourbon Barrel Beer Bar

Say that five times fast! A highlight since the beginning of Tailspin, we feature TEN rotating taps of Bourbon Barrel Aged beers as we are in the heart of bourbon country.

Cider & Sour Bar

Dedicated featured bars highlighting Ciders and Sours as part of the Craft Beer Movement. Plus we have the local LAGERS Homebrew Club competition for the Official Tailspin Ale.

LIVE Music

Tailspin Ale Fest features some of the most fun local party bands like Tony & The Tan Lines, 100% Poly and more. Pack those boogie shoes in your carry on to the beer fest.

AND SO MUCH MORE…

Get ready for an immersive event like no other… Louisville’s Winter Warmer is more than a craft beer lovers festival, but it is one of the biggest social events in Louisville celebrating the end of winter. Other highlights include local vendors, food trucks, snack vendors, photo opportunities and planes on display.

Ticket Options & Prices:

• Coach (General Admission): $60 – General Admission at 3pm. Souvenir beer cup. Samples from all participating vendors.
• SOLD OUT – First Class (VIP): Reg $90 – Limited to 600 tickets.
• One hour early entry admission at 2pm. Special VIP souvenir beer cup. Food truck voucher. VIP Gift. Samples from all participating vendors.
• DD: $15 – Admission to event. Does not include any alcohol sampling.

Add-Ons:

• Shuttle Locations: $20. Save online fees. Limited seats for each location. Includes round-trip transportation from your selected location as well as a pint and bite or gift card equivalent pre-boarding. This shuttle pass does NOT include entry to Tailspin Ale Fest.
• Premium Potty Passes ($30/ea) are limited to 300 guests and provide access to one of 17 indoor restrooms via restroom trailers aka Luxury Loos, complete with fully plumbed toilets and sinks, mirrors, and a climate-controlled space. These premium potties are in a private area, accessible only with this pass.
• Private Potty Passes ($200/ea.) provide your group with their own private port-o-potty, accessible ONLY to you and those with whom you share the padlock code. That’s right, you have your own port-a-potty secured with a padlock and you’re the only person with the code. Share this with your friends and family you trust to keep it clean or do your buddy a solid and pull them out of the long line.
• For more information and details about tickets and the event, visit: tailspinalefest.com