About
2026 REPUBLIC BANK Kentucky Derby Festival BOURBONVILLE
- DATE – Thursday, April 2, 2026
- TIME – 6:30 - 9:30 PM, VIP Early Access 5:30 PM
- LOCATION – Ice House, 226 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40202
- ABOUT – Taste signature drinks from Kentucky’s Bourbon distilleries, enjoy Bourbon-inspired cuisine and meet the Master Distillers or Brand Ambassadors.
- Estimated ATTENDANCE – 900
- TICKETS
- $75 General Admission; includes bourbon and food tastings, commemorative glass and BourbonVille event pin.
- $125 VIP Experience; the above plus a VIP room, 5:30 PM early access, an exclusive Bourbon tasting experience and premium gift bag.
- 21 and over only. Must present ID upon entry.
- Available Tickets online or by calling (502) 584-FEST
- PARKING – Brook Street Parking Garage, 201 N. Brook St
- SPONSORS – Sponsor: Republic Bank. Contributing Sponsors: Caesars Southern Indiana, Crushed Ice Catering, Danny Wimmer Presents, Four Roses Bourbon and UA Local 502. Official Luxury Vehicle: Cadillac/Courtesy Cadillac. Official Safe Ride Home Partner: Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Official H.R. Partner: BIG Solutions. Supporting Sponsor: Kroger. Media Sponsors: Classic Rock 107.7 and The Voice-Tribune.
