SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
OCTOBER 14TH, 2026 - 6:00PM
SUPER VIP + 4 DAY VIP| JAMES B. BEAM
Your arrival to SIP Bourbon begins with an unforgettable welcome at James B. Beam, — a private bourbon dinner reserved exclusively for SUPER VIP & 4 DAY VIP guests. Joining us for our music and bourbon dinner experience is 7th generation master distiller Fred Noe. Fred will be sharing some of his family’s incredible stories and some of his favorite exclusive pours.
THURSDAY DAY
OCTOBER 15th, 2026 - 12PM
SUPER VIP LUNCH | Downtown Louisville
Thursday kicks off for our SUPER VIP guests with a special bourbon and music lunch in downtown Louisville. For now, the location is a surprise, but it will be the perfect way to kick off the day before Thursday’s official opening night show.
THURSDAY NIGHT
OCTOBER 15th, 2026 - 6:30PM
OPENING NIGHT | HEAVEN HILL AT EVAN WILLIAMS
Opening night will be hosted in downtown Louisville at the Evan Williams tasting room. Evan Williams is part of the Heaven Hill family, so guests will enjoy selections from Evan Williams, as well as pours from Heaven Hill’s award winning portfolio.
Heaven Hill is a family owned distillery and is one of America’s most respected and award winning Spirit producers. Opening night also includes curated heavy hors d'oeuvres and two rounds of music.
Lineup: TBA
FRIDAY DAY
OCTOBER 16th, 2026 - 12PM
BOURBON EXCURSION | TBA
For our SUPER VIP & 4 DAY VIP guests, Friday begins with an exclusive music and bourbon excursion. For now it’s a surprise, but it’s guaranteed to be a memorable experience.
FRIDAY NIGHT
OCTOBER 16TH, 2026 - 6:30PM
NIGHT TWO | PRESERVATION DISTILLERY
Preservation Distillery is a hidden treasure in Bardstown, KY (The Bourbon Capitol of the World) and is the perfect spot for night two of SIP Bourbon. Recently praised for their excellence by Forbes, they also took top honors at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for “The World’s Best Bourbon”.
The evening will include two rounds of music from our SIP Songwriters, pours & selections from Preservation’s library, and curated hors d’oeuvres.
SONGWRITERS | ROUND ONE - TBA
SONGWRITERS | ROUND TWO - TBA
SATURDAY DAY
OCTOBER 17TH, 2026 - 11AM
BOURBON BRUNCH | DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE
Saturday’s music & bourbon brunch experience is for our SUPER VIP guests. Downtown Louisville is beautiful this time of year, so we can’t wait to host you at our surprise location experience.
SATURDAY NIGHT
OCTOBER 17TH, 2026 - 4:30PM
GRAND FINALE | JAMES B. BEAM
James B. Beam’s Knob Creek House is not usually open to the public, making this year’s grand finale particularly memorable and exclusive. Overlooking Everbach Lake and canopied by the tall trees, guests will enjoy some of James B. Beam’s finest and exclusive selections along with curated heavy hors d'oeuvres and two rounds of music. The perfect late autumn afternoon grand finale for our 2nd Annual SIP Bourbon Trail.
SONGWRITERS | ROUND ONE -TBA
SONGWRITERS | ROUND TWO - TBA
Room + Pass Packages
Single Barrel VIP Package
For Two Guests
Includes Two 4-Day VIP Passes + Four Nights at Hotel Distil, bourbon experiences, VIP access, two VIP only events, transportation and more.
Experience SIP Bourbon Trail the way it was intended—with premium bourbon experiences, luxury accommodations, VIP access, and unforgettable songwriter performances.
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
🏨HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION
Four Nights at Hotel Distil - Oct. 14th - 18th, 2026
Nightly Shuttle Access from hotel to venues
🥃VIP Access
Two (2) 4-Day VIP Passes
Admission to all three SIP Bourbon Trail official shows
Reserved VIP Seating
VIP ONLY bar with elevated beverage offerings
Complimentary whiskey & bourbon pours, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at every show
🎶EXPERIENCES
Five SIP Bourbon Trail Experiences
VIP only whiskey & bourbon dinner experience (Wednesday night)
(1) VIP only daytime event (Friday)
🎁VIP EXTRAS
Two (2) VIP Swag Bags
2026 SIP Bourbon Trail Commemorative Passes and Lanyards
Downloadable Photos from SIP Events
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
🏨 4 Nights at Hotel Distil
🥃 5 Bourbon Experiences
🎶 All 3 SIP Bourbon Trail Shows
🍸 VIP Bar Access
🚌 Nightly Shuttle Transportation
🎁 VIP Swag Bags
*Single-guest packages may be available by request.
Limited Availability — Single Barrel Packages are extremely limited and expected to sell out.
*All sales final
Bourbon Trail Weekend Package
For Two Guests
Includes Two 3-Day General Admission Passes + Four Nights at Hotel Distil
Experience all three nights of SIP Bourbon Trail while staying in the heart of downtown Louisville at Hotel Distil.
Perfect for couples looking for a Bourbon Trail getaway with music, bourbon, accommodations, and transportation all included.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
🏨 ACCOMMODATIONS & TRANSPORTATION
King Room stay at Hotel Distil
Four (4) Nights Included - October 14–18, 2026
Nightly Shuttle Service from hotel to nightly venues
🎶 SIP BOURBON TRAIL ACCESS
Two (2) 3-Day General Admission Passes
Admission to all three SIP Bourbon Trail official shows
Complimentary bourbon pours, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres at every show
🎟SIP BOURBON TRAIL WEEKEND EXTRAS:
2026 SIP Bourbon Trail Commemorative Passes & Lanyards
Downloadable Photos from SIP Bourbon Trail Experience
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
🏨 4 Nights at Hotel Distil
🎶 All 3 SIP Bourbon Trail Shows
🥃 Complimentary Bourbon Pours
🚌 Nightly Shuttle Service
👫 Designed for Two Guests
WHY SIP BOURBON TRAIL?
Experience intimate songwriter performances paired with Kentucky bourbon hospitality in a setting intentionally designed to bring guests closer to the music.
Attendance is intentionally limited, creating a personal experience unlike a traditional concert or festival.
Limited Availability — Hotel packages are expected to sell out first.
*Single-guest packages may be available by request.
Limited AvailabilityVIP Experience3 DAY GA | 4 DAY VIP (pass only)
Single Barrel VIP Pass
For one guest
Includes one (1) 4-Night VIP Pass + bourbon experiences, VIP access, transportation, two VIP only exclusive events and more.
Experience a VIP SIP Bourbon Trail experience —with premium bourbon experiences, VIP access, and unforgettable songwriter performances.
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
🚙 TRANSPORTATION
Nightly Shuttle Access from hotel to venues
🥃VIP Access
One (1) 4-Night VIP Passes
Admission to all three SIP Bourbon Trail official shows
Reserved VIP Seating
VIP ONLY bar with elevated beverage offerings
Complimentary whiskey & bourbon pours, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at every show
🎶EXPERIENCES
Five SIP Bourbon Trail Experiences
VIP only whiskey & bourbon dinner experience on Wednesday Night
(1) VIP only daytime event on Friday
🎁VIP EXTRAS
One (1) VIP Swag Bag
2026 SIP Bourbon Trail Commemorative Pass and Lanyard
Downloadable Photos from SIP Events
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
🥃 5 Bourbon Experiences
🎶 All 3 SIP Bourbon Trail Shows
🍸 VIP Bar Access
🚌 Nightly Shuttle Transportation
🎁 VIP Swag Bags
Limited Availability — Single Barrel Passes are extremely limited and expected to sell out.
*All sales final
Bourbon Trail 3 Day Pass
For one guest
Includes one (1) 3-Day GA Pass + bourbon experiences, transportation, every show of SIP Bourbon Trail, and the signature Songwriters in Paradise experience
YOUR PASS INCLUDES:
🎶 SIP BOURBON TRAIL ACCESS
One (1) 3-Day General Admission Passes
Admission to all three SIP Bourbon Trail official shows
Complimentary bourbon pours, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres at every show
🎟SIP BOURBON TRAIL WEEKEND EXTRAS:
2026 SIP Bourbon Trail Commemorative Passes & Lanyards
Downloadable Photos from SIP Bourbon Trail Experience
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
🎶 All 3 SIP Bourbon Trail Shows
🥃 Complimentary bourbon pours, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at every show
🚌 Nightly Shuttle Transportation
SCHEDULE:
Thursday - Opening Night - with Heaven Hill at Evan Williams - Downtown Louisville
Friday - Night Two - Preservation Distillery - Bardstown, KY
Saturday - Grand Finale - James B. Beam
WHY SIP BOURBON TRAIL?
Experience intimate songwriter performances paired with Kentucky bourbon hospitality in a setting intentionally designed to bring guests closer to the music.
Attendance is intentionally limited, creating a personal experience unlike a traditional concert or festival.
*All sales final
3 Day GAVIP (5 total events)