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SUMMARY:Bourbon & Belonging [multiple events]
DESCRIPTION:Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week is the only LGBTQ+ inclusive bourbon week in the country. Presented by Queer Kentucky\, Kentucky’s only LGBTQ+ newsroom\, it’s our invitation to experience the best of what Kentucky has to offer in a space where you are welcomed\, celebrated\, and seen. \nNow in its third year\, Bourbon & Belonging spans four cities across the state: Northern Kentucky\, Louisville\, Lexington\, and Paducah. October 1-4\, 2026\, you’ll find exclusive distillery experiences\, queer history tours\, drag shows\, panels\, bar crawls\, and more\, all designed with our community in mind. \nKentucky’s bourbon culture belongs to everyone. We built Bourbon & Belonging because we wanted LGBTQ+ travelers and locals alike to have a home in it. \nBourbon & Belonging is made possible with support from our bourbon partners including Old Forester\, Michter’s\, Beam Suntory\, and New Riff\, our tourism partners in Northern Kentucky\, Louisville\, Lexington\, and Paducah\, and our media partner Passport Magazine. \nPresented by Queer Kentucky | GLAAD-nominated independent newsroom \n***description from website \n\nGet tickets to events here \nKentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Tasting Experience\nOct 1 to Oct 4\nEnjoy a complimentary express tasting experience at KY Peerless\, which includes two pours of any of Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.’s offerings. \nAngel’s Envy Tours & Tastings: Bourbon & Belonging\nOct 1 to Oct 4\nJoin us for a discounted tour experience at the distillery and enjoy a specialty cocktail featured for Bourbon & Belonging from October 1-4. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this cocktail will benefit Queer Kentucky. \nQueer Louisville: Kentucky LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour \nOct 1 to Oct 4\nExplore the Queer stories of Louisville’s past! Get to know the gays of Glitter Ball City on this 1.5-hour walking tour through Louisville’s vibrant Highlands neighborhood. \nPoured With Pride: A James Beam Experience \nOct 1 – 3:00 PM 5:00 PM\nJoin us Thursday\, October 1st from 3–5pm at Fred B. Noe Distillery for an exclusive co-hosted experience with James Beam Distilling’s LGBTQ+ employee impact group. The Beam family has been shaping American bourbon for seven generations\, and Fred B. Noe Distillery carries that history in every barrel. \nFirst Toast: A Weller Bourbon Dinner at Otto’s\nOct  1 – 6:00 PM 9:00 PM\nWe’re raising a glass to community\, incredible food\, and some of the most sought-after spirits in the world\, with a curated menu featuring pairings from Buffalo Trace’s legendary Weller collection. Each course is thoughtfully paired to highlight the unique profile of these rare pours. \nThe First Pour at The Green Door\nOct 1 – 6:00 PM 9:00 PM\nKick off Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week at The Green Door\, Covington’s favorite dry bar\, for an evening of good music\, great drinks\, and even better company. \nBehind The Velvet Curtain: By Blanc’s Burlesque \nOct 1 – 9:00 PM 11:00 PM\nBlanc’s Burlesque presents Behind the Velvet Curtain\, a night of classic burlesque turned all the way up. Performances built on tassels\, timing. Enjoy cocktails and entertainment in a unique Louisville spot. Music runs from jazz and show tunes to R&B and slow-burn sensual\, because a good tease knows how to change its tempo. \nWhiskey Row Walking Tour\nOct 2 to Oct 4\nExplore downtown Louisville’s Main Street with a guide who’s spent his life here. Louisville’s bourbon distilleries\, historic Whiskey Row\, and horse country bringing firsthand knowledge of the city’s growth over the past 35 years. \nThe Bourbon Trolley: Distillery Tour\, Tasting Rooms & Bourbon Experiences\nOct 2 – 1:30 PM 4:30 PM\nStep aboard Louisville’s historic Old Fashioned Express trolley to explore distilleries\, tasting rooms\, & bourbon-infused bites! \nThe Blend at Bespoken spirits\nOct 2 – 4:00 PM 7:00 PM\nSip on Bespoken Spirits cocktails\, meet fellow bourbon lovers from across the queer community and beyond\, and kick off festival weekend in style. \nBeyond the Barrel: An Immersive New Riff Experience\nOct 2 – 5:00 PM 7:00 PM\nNew Riff’s exclusive evening celebrating community and connection\, featuring a behind-the-scenes tour\, exceptional whiskey and delicious food pairings. \nBeyond the Barrel: Walking Bourbon Tour with Food Pairings\nOct 2 – 5:30 PM 8:30 PM\nGo beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon’s storied history and learn all the stories they won’t tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour. \nBig Gay Mainstrasse Bar Crawl\nOct  3 – 2:00 PM 6:00 PM\nThe Big Gay Mainstrasse Bar Crawl is your invitation to take up space\, make friends with strangers\, and raise a glass across some of NKY’s most beloved spots \nFlavor Deconstructed: Bourbon\, bitters & chocolate by Art Eatables + Bluegrass bitters\nOct 3 – 6:00 PM 7:30 PM\nCome deconstruct an Old Fashioned piece by piece and taste your way through chocolates built to complement (and sometimes challenge) different bourbon flavor notes. Part tasting\, part flavor science\, entirely delicious. \nRhinestone Rodeo: A Smoke & Queers Western Burlesque Revue\nOct  3 – 9:00 PM 11:00 PM\nSaddle up. Smoke & Queers is riding into Second Sight Spirits for a night of drag\, burlesque\, and queer artistry with a western twist.\nExpect sequins and spurs. Expect boas and boot scoots. This queer burlesque troupe brings bold performances and unapologetic joy to one of Ludlow’s own stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail\, pairing the art of the tease with the art of the pour. \nQueer to Tell: Louisville presents “I’m Going Out Tonight!”\nOct 4 – 6:30 PM 9:00 PM\nQueer To Tell: Louisville is a storytelling series that celebrates the voices of queer people within our community. Join us on October 4th for our show\, “I’m Going Out Tonight!” to hear true stories of unforgettable nights out! Come hear true stories from our community about someone’s first night out at a gay club\, meeting an alluring stranger\, dancing all night\, and all of the good\, bad\, and in-between that happens through the adventures and misadventures in queer nightlife.\nGrab your specialty bourbon cocktail at the bar and bring your friends to hear tales of queer folks Going Out!!\nThis show is brought to you in collaboration with Pandora Productions\, a theatre company that inspires human connection\, creates space for community\, and celebrates those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/bourbon-belonging-multiple-events/
LOCATION:Various
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SUMMARY:Bigrocktoberfest at Big Rock Bar
DESCRIPTION:Save the date Bigrocktoberfest! 🍺⁠\n⁠\nSaturday\, October 3rd | 1-9pm⁠\n⁠\nWe’re going all out for our very first Oktoberfest\, and you do not want to miss this one. Here’s what we’ve got lined up:⁠\n⁠\n🎸 Live music ALL afternoon – 3 bands back to back⁠\n🐶 Dog costume contest 4-4:30pm⁠\n💪 Stein hoisting competition 6:30-7pm⁠\n🐄 Farmer Steve’s Children’s Barnyard Petting Zoo⁠\n🎨 Tattoo Coliseum on site⁠\n🍗 Food: 1/2 hen\, brats\, smoked salmon\, potato salad\, sauerkraut\, pretzels & beer cheese⁠\n🍺 Oktoberfest beers served inside AND outside⁠ \n🛍️ Plus Local Vendors: Tattoo Coliseum\, Farmer Steve’s Children’s Barnyard\, KY Hopeful Paws\, Crystals & Upcycle\, Fly Girl Candles\, Rochner Woodworking\, Vee’s Herbal Exchange\, and more!\n⁠\nKid friendly\, dog friendly\, and built for a full day of fun. Mark your calendars!⁠
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/bigrocktoberfest-at-big-rock-bar/
LOCATION:Big Rock Bar & Brew\, 2120 Bardstown Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer / Brewery,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:The Bourbon Trolley: Distillery Tour\, Tasting Rooms & Bourbon Experiences | promo code! (multiple tour times)
DESCRIPTION:Use code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!\nBook your tour here!\n\nStep aboard Louisville’s historic trolley to explore distilleries\, tasting rooms\, & bourbon-infused bites! \nAs you roll through downtown\, NuLu\, and Butchertown\, you’ll get exclusive access to tasting rooms\, tour a bourbon distillery\, and sample treats with a bourbon twist. \nEach stop features pours\, tours\, cocktails\, stories\, and plenty of Bourbon City surprises. \nDETAILS\n🥃 Duration: 3 hours\n🥃 Distance: 0.25 miles of walking\n🥃 Trolley: 24-hour LouHop pass included\n🥃 Bourbon Experiences: 5 stops\, including a distillery tour & tasting rooms\n🥃 Tastings: 9 bourbon pours\, 2 cocktails and 9 small food samples\n🥃 Capacity: 12\n🥃 Time: 1:30-4:30 PM\, Wednesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays\n🥃 Accessibility: 21+. Wheelchair accessible with advanced notice. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nStep inside a bourbon distillery (that’s almost always sold out) for a customized tour and guided tasting\nSip bourbon flights and exclusive cocktails in hidden speakeasies and tasting rooms at some of America’s oldest bourbon brands\nGo beyond the glass with tastings of barrel-aged sauces\, spices\, and treats that showcase bourbon’s influence on Kentucky cuisine.\nExplore Downtown\, NuLu\, and Butchertown in comfort aboard a climate-controlled historic trolley. Plus\, continue exploring with a 24-hour LouHop pass after your tour.\n\n\nLouisville’s Most Unique Bourbon Tour\nPerfect for both bourbon newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts\, this guided trolley tour through Downtown\, NuLu\, and Butchertown offers exclusive access to tasting rooms\, speakeasies\, artisans\, and a distillery you won’t find on any other Kentucky bourbon experience. \nOver the 3 hours you’ll spend with us\, you’ll enjoy …\n\nExclusive bourbon tastings & cocktails\nDistillery tour & guided tasting\nHistoric trolley ride with expert guides\n24-hour LouHop hop-on\, hop-off pass to use after your tour\n\n\nAn UNFORGETTABLE trolley tour!\n5-Star Experience \nExclusive access\, custom crafted cocktails\, and experiences. \nHistoric Trolley \nTake in the views as you roll through town in climate-controlled comfort. \nBourbon \nEnjoy bourbon flights\, a distillery tour\, craft cocktails\, and bourbon-infused samples. \nSmall Group \nCapped at 12 people for a more personalized experience. \nBook your tour here!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/the-bourbon-trolley-distillery-tour-tasting-rooms-bourbon-experiences-promo-code-multiple-tour-times-22/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Various
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Food & Drink,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:The Haunted Trolley Tour: 2-Hour Ghost Tour in Old Louisville\, The Highlands & Downtown | promo code!
DESCRIPTION:Venture under the cover of darkness aboard one of our vintage trolleys to find the side of Bourbon City that many are too afraid to look for. As the sun sets over Old Louisville’s gaslit streets\, our expert storyteller will guide you through two centuries of restless spirits\, haunted landmarks\, and paranormal legends that have made Louisville one of the most paranormally active cities in America. One part ghost story\, one part true crime — every tale grim\, and every tale true. \nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!\n\nThis 2-hour narrated ride begins in the Victorian heart of Old Louisville — long whispered to be America’s most haunted neighborhood — before winding through the Highlands and into the heart of Downtown\, with a stop along the way for a drink at one of the city’s own haunted haunts. \nUnder all of her grandeur\, Derby City hides her darkest secrets in plain sight. Hop on\, if you dare. \nWhat’s included\nTransportation aboard a historic trolley \nNarration from an expert local Ghost Host and tour guide \nSpine-tingling tales of haunted Louisville landmarks and neighborhoods \nWhat’s not included\nAdmission to attractions or museums along the route \nGratuity for your driver & tour guide \nHotel pickup and drop-off \nGhost hunting (but if you meet one\, please let us know) \nItinerary\nOn your 2-hour haunted journey\, you’ll ride between neighborhoods aboard your haunted trolley\, hopping off with your guide to walk the very streets\, sidewalks\, and shadowed corners where these stories took place. \nStart in Old Louisville\, America’s most haunted neighborhood: Begin on an eerily quiet court in America’s largest Victorian neighborhood\, where you’ll hear tales of mansions hiding dark secrets\, quiet inns where phantom residents are said to still linger behind lace curtains\, and a butcher who met the gallows swearing his innocence. \nHop on the Haunted Trolley: Take a ride through Louisville’s historic streets aboard a lantern-lit trolley and hear the horrifying tale of the deadliest train wreck in Kentucky history\, whose passengers some say never departed. Let’s hope they’re not still on board with us…. \nThe Historic Highlands: Head back in time to a Victorian neighborhood a half-century older than Old Louisville\, to a graveyard where the dead were buried atop the dead\, names lost to time and bodies stolen and mutilated. \nStop for Spirits: Pause for a drink at one of Louisville’s own haunted haunts before continuing deeper into the city’s darkest history. \nMake Your Way Downtown: Wind through the city’s haunted heart. Here you’ll find a luxurious hotel where a bride in blue never checked out and traverse streets that once ran with floodwater so deep that the bodies of the drowned floated right up against the cast-iron facades and windows above. Nearby\, the ashes of a deadly hotel fire still cling to the ground where it once stood. \n\nThis tour is made possible by an exclusive partnership between Louisville Food Tours and Old Fashioned Express\, Louisville’s locally-owned trolley company. \n\nCheck-in details\n\nPlease arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your trolley driver and haunted host. All guests must be onboard at the trolley departure time – we don’t want you to miss your ride! \n\n\nOverview\nDuration: 2 Hours\nMeeting point: 1402 Saint James Court Louisville\, KY US 40208\nCancellations: Refundable Tickets allow changes or refunds with at least 48 hours’ notice. Non-Refundable Tickets cannot be changed or refunded.\nGroup size: Up to 30 People\nAccessibility: Wheelchair accessible with advance notice \n\nThink of our tour guides as your personal photographers! Every guest will receive photo memories and snapshots taken throughout the tour\, sent directly to your phone. \nBook your tour here!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/the-haunted-trolley-tour-2-hour-ghost-tour-in-old-louisville-the-highlands-downtown-promo-code/2026-10-03/
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CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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