Gameday Social at Buffalo Trace Distillery
Gameday Social is a fall 2026 tour series that takes football fans from downtown Lexington or downtown Louisville to Buffalo Trace Distillery the day before kickoff. Every trip includes round-trip transportation, skip-the-line entry, a self-guided tasting, a $20 lunch voucher, and time in the gift shop.
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Tours
Buffalo Trace Distillery sits about 30 minutes from both Lexington and Louisville, making it an easy addition to any football weekend already on the calendar. It's one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in America and a National Historic Landmark. Gameday Social gets you onto the grounds, through a self-guided tasting at your own pace, and back downtown in time for tailgating, all without renting a car or standing in the entrance line.
Gameday Social at Buffalo Trace Distillery: University of Alabama
4.5 Hours • Friday, September 11, 2026 · Departs Downtown LexingtonKentucky opens SEC home play against Alabama on September 12, Gameday Social starts the weekend a day early with a trip to Buffalo Trace Distillery. Enjoy round-trip transportation from downtown Lexington, skip the entrance line, explore the distillery at your own pace with a self-guided tasting experience, savor lunch with a $20 café voucher, and browse the gift shop before heading back to town in time for kickoff weekend.
$99 Per PersonGameday Social at Buffalo Trace Distillery: Florida State (Louisville Departure)
4.5 Hours • Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Departs Downtown LouisvilleThe Cardinals host Florida State the following night, and Gameday Social gets Louisville fans out to Buffalo Trace Distillery first. Enjoy round-trip transportation from downtown Louisville, skip the entrance line, explore the distillery at your own pace with a self-guided tasting experience, savor lunch with a $20 café voucher, and browse the gift shop before heading back to town.
$99 Per Person
Gameday Social at Buffalo Trace Distillery: LSU
4.5 Hours • Friday, October 9, 2026 · Departs Downtown LexingtonLSU visits Kroger Field for the first time since 2021, and Gameday Social is the way to kick off the weekend. Enjoy round-trip transportation from downtown Lexington, skip the entrance line, explore the distillery at your own pace with a self-guided tasting experience, savor lunch with a $20 café voucher, and browse the gift shop before heading back to town.
$99 Per PersonGameday Social at Buffalo Trace Distillery: Vanderbilt
4.5 Hours • Friday, October 23, 2026 · Departs Downtown LexingtonVanderbilt returns to Lexington to close out October, and Gameday Social gets fellow football fans out to Buffalo Trace Distillery the day before. Enjoy round-trip transportation from downtown Lexington, skip the entrance line, explore the distillery at your own pace with a self-guided tasting experience, savor lunch with a $20 café voucher, and browse the gift shop before heading back to town.
$99 Per Person
Gameday Social at Buffalo Trace Distillery: Florida
4.5 Hours • Friday, November 13, 2026 · Departs Downtown LexingtonFlorida makes its return trip to Kroger Field, and Gameday Social kicks the weekend off right with a trip to Buffalo Trace Distillery. Enjoy round-trip transportation from downtown Lexington, skip the entrance line, explore the distillery at your own pace with a self-guided tasting experience, savor lunch with a $20 café voucher, and browse the gift shop before heading back to town.
$99 Per Person
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What is Gameday Social at Buffalo Trace Distillery?
It's a round-trip tour that takes football fans from downtown Lexington or Louisville to Buffalo Trace Distillery the day before a UK or Louisville home game. The package includes transportation, skip-the-line entry, a self-guided tasting, a $20 lunch voucher, and gift shop time.
Where does the bus depart from?
Departure point depends on the date. Trips ahead of Kentucky home games (Alabama, LSU, Vanderbilt, Florida) leave from downtown Lexington. The Florida State trip leaves from downtown Louisville, ahead of the Cardinals' home game.
Do I need a car or a hotel near the distillery?
No. Round-trip transportation is included, so you can book a hotel downtown near the stadium and let the bus handle the drive to and from Buffalo Trace.
Is Gameday Social good for a group, bachelor, or bachelorette weekend?
Yes. The self-guided format lets everyone move at their own pace, and the group reconvenes for lunch before the ride back — it works well alongside a football weekend or as a standalone group outing.
Can I book if I'm not going to the football game?
Yes. Gameday Social is timed around home game weekends, but the tour itself is open to anyone who wants a skip-the-line visit to Buffalo Trace with transportation included.
