From world-class distilleries to the excitement of the Kentucky Derby, we design seamless itineraries that let your team focus on connection, not logistics.
We don’t just schedule tours…we transform them into immersive Kentucky adventures. Imagine a bourbon distillery tour followed by a bourbon-themed plated dinner, a museum visit enhanced with live bluegrass music and regional bites, or a scenic horseback ride paired with a wildflower workshop and a locally catered Kentucky picnic. Every detail is designed to add flavor, culture, and authenticity, so your team experiences Louisville and Kentucky in a way that feels both effortless and unforgettable.
Historically Known Louisville Restaurants
The Brown Hotel: Lobby Bar & Grill
Jeff Ruby’s
Pat’s Steakhouse
Pendennis Club
Claudia Sanders Dinner House (Owned By Colonel Sanders & Wife, Claudia)
Locally Loved Restaurants
Repeal Oak-Fired Steakhouse
Doc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
Proof on Main (21c Museum Hotel)
The Last Refuge
Red Hog
The Fat Lamb
610 Magnolia (Edward Lee) & Decca
North of Bourbon
8Up Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
Distilleries We Recommend
Jack Daniels Distillery
Angel’s Envy Distillery
Old Forester Distillery
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery
Rabbit Hole Distillery
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Bardstown Bourbon
Prohibition Craft Spirits Distillery
Barrels & Billets
Bernheim Distillery – Heaven Hill
Brown Forman Corp.
Museums
Corvette Museum
21C Museum
Hotels We Recommend
21C Hotel & Museum
Moxy
Activities & Attractions
Valhalla Golf Course
Keeneland Race Course
Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Lynn Family Stadium (Soccer Stadium)
4st Live (Fourth Street Live)
Derby City Gaming (Casino) & Hotel
Derby Dinner Playhouse
Louisville Comedy Club
Whiskey Row
Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Louisville Mega Cavern
Cave Hill Cemetery & Arboretum
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
Just over The River (Indiana)
Holiday World
Terre Haute Casino
French Lick Resort & Spa
Brown County Boutique Shopping
Wilstem Wildlife Park & Drive Through Safari
It’s simple. Just contact us for a free consultation. We’ll talk through your event—whether it’s a lunchtime corporate meeting, Derby celebration, or elegant evening buffet—and guide you step by step:
We begin with a discovery call to understand your event goals, style, and budget.
Our experienced team manages every detail so you can enjoy the journey.
We offer mockups and tastings to ensure every detail reflects your vision.
From staffing to setup, we flawlessly execute your event so you can enjoy every moment.
Hear from the clients who’ve trusted Michaelis Events to bring their vision to life. From planning to celebration, these stories show what it’s like to have a team that truly gets it—and gets it done.
Michaelis Events catered my daughter’s wedding and the food was very good! The red pepper cream sauce got many compliments from guests. The staff were polite, professional, and the bar staff were very personable and fun. We booked the wedding over a year and a half ago. Overall, the day was incredible! Thanks for making it great Michaelis!!
I highly recommend using Michaelis Events! Lauren kept in contact with us the whole time and ended up giving us a credit to use. We used them for two catering events, the food was incredible and our guests loved it (especially the mini cheesecake bites)! She was responsive and SO helpful and even sent us food using the remaining deposit money so none of it went to waste.
The team at Michaelis was a pleasure to work with! They were quick to communicate and accomplished exactly what we had in mind. Would definitely work with them in the future!
Lauren and her team were great! Their food was fresh and delicious for our business dinner! They were able to make a quick change for us while on-site to speedup and serve faster than the agreed upon timeline. They were fantastic to work with.
I recently coordinated an event for active duty military in the Louisville metro area. Michaelis Catering had exceptionally professional staff and I received numerous compliments on the quality of the food. Anyone should strongly consider them for their next event!
Michaelis Events and Catering made our wedding dreams come true! Lauren didn’t batt an eye at some of our less conventional requests (tequila pickle shots anyone?). Her team was effective yet unobtrusive from set up to tear down. I can’t imagine what the day would have been like without her day of coordinating! All around a lovely experience and I would work with them again and again.
Whether it’s a corporate retreat in the heart of bourbon country or a scenic vineyard wedding, we combine local flair with expert management to deliver seamless, immersive experiences.
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