Louisville, KY
USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience
Taste, sip and savor with us!
Louisville, KY
October 5, 2024
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Early Access 12:00 p.m.)
Waterfront Park
Looking for a culinary adventure? Look no further than the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience, coming to Waterfront Park in Louisville, KY on October 5, 2024.
Taste foods from acclaimed local chefs, emerging talent and culinary leaders. Sip premier wine, beer and spirits from the best regional and national brands. Savor the experience with music and live demonstrations in an elevated afternoon with friends for a single admission price. Don’t miss the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience!
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About the Experience
At the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience, attendees enjoy food and beverage samples, attend demonstrations and interact with exhibitors in a beautiful outdoor setting for a single admission price. Guests can customize their experience with either General or Early Admission tickets, as detailed below. Experience the region’s flavors and create unforgettable memories!
Where: Waterfront Park – 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202
When: October 5, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Early Access 12:00 p.m.)
Parking: Free parking on site.
Attendees must be 21 or older with valid ID. Only service animals are permitted. The event is rain or shine and there are no refunds within two weeks of the event date. Guests are encouraged to have a designated driver or take ride sharing or public transportation. Please consume responsibly.
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Additional Details
Mixology Classes
Enhance your culinary journey with Mixology Classes included with your ticket at the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience! Get hands-on experience crafting unique cocktails alongside expert mixologists. Space is limited, and classes are first come, first served for event attendees. Mixology classes are sponsored by Codigo 1530 Tequila.
The Tastes
Join us at this year’s USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience to sample delicious offerings from the following local restaurants and food establishments. All of their tasty samples are included with admission, and you’re sure to be satisfied and become a frequent customer of their businesses! Tastes subject to change.
Creative Queen LLC
“Creative Cuisines & Treats Fit For Royalty!”
Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Company
Pies that make you feel good and do good.
BHG/ Malone’s
Malone’s is a premier restaurant offering something for everyone.
Noche Mexican BBQ
West Texas BBQ fused with Mexican Favorites.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Spreading JOY, one cake at a time!
Red Yeti
Farm-to-Table Gastropub.
Mesh
Eat. Drink. Mesh.
Senora Arepa
Louisville’s premier Venezuelan dining: Chef-driven, authentic dishes crafted with passion and flair.
GAME & GAME on the River
One of a kind Exotic Meat Restaurant with ground in house wild game, made from scratch sauces, and gourmet menu items such as Roasted Bone Marrow, Chef inspired Flatbreads, and our famous deconstructed Scotch Eggs!
Retta’s Scoops
Handmade Super Premium Kentucky Ice Cream.
Cooking With Jan
Home Cooked Food Made With Love.
Fry Daddy’s
Your ultimate gourmet loaded fry experience.
TRINA Hot Sauce
A Family Tradition That Unites Cultures.
Bar Genevieve
Sweeping views of Louisiana with food & cocktails that stand up to the stunning vistas. We offer cocktails & light bites inspired by French street food and its many Mediterranean influences, with indoor & outdoor seating showcasing views of the city and the Ohio River.
Proof on Main
An iconic Louisville dining institution, Proof is a love letter to the Ohio River Valley.
The Sips
We will be sampling the following wine, beer and alcohol brands at this year’s USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience. From robust reds to crisp whites, refreshing beers and tasty spirits and cocktails, we’ll have something to suit every taste! We hope you’re thirsty! Sips subject to change.
Riboli Family Wines
4 Generations of Winemaking Excellence.
Miller Family Wine Company
Family Owned and Committed to California’s Central Coast.
optik
Three Iconic Vineyards, Seen Through a New Lens.
Purple Toad Winery
We only source the best quality grapes and fruits for our wines.
Beam Suntory Louisville
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
You never forget your first sip of Basil Hayden®
Beam Suntory Louisville
The World’s #1 Bourbon. Staying true to the original since 1795.
UpTown Cocktails
Refreshing Cocktails in a matter of seconds.
Delicato Family Wines
Delicato Family Wines is one of the fastest growing wine companies in the U.S., and a family-owned winery.
Rivulet Artisan Pecan Liqueur
Crafting the perfect luxury liqueur.
Codigo 1530 Tequila
Award winning ultra-premium tequila, made with a recipe and process that’s been perfected over generations.
Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur
Made with 100% fresh fruit and neutral cane spirit with no artificial colors or flavors.
Bluegrass Vineyard
Bluegrass Vineyard is a vineyard and winery near Bowling Green, KY.
Riboli Family Wines
4 Generations of Winemaking Excellence.
Manbo Ginger Beer
This made in Africa ginger beer beverage comes in a nonalcoholic, alcoholic and THC versions.
Pretty Birdie
Louisville, Ky homegrown! Founder of my own Spirit/RTD (ready to drink) cocktail!
The Charity
Friends of Waterfront Park
Friends of the Waterfront are ambassadors of the park. Our ultimate goal is to ensure our community’s continued use and appreciation of the river. We engage enthusiastic supporters through a variety of programs, events, education, fundraising, and marketing efforts. With a vibrant and active membership, we work hard to educate others about the significance of the river and our waterfront. For more information visit: ourwaterfront.org
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