TKO Flight Club will host its 5th Annual Kentucky Bourby on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Progress Park in Louisville, Kentucky. The bourbon tasting event, held the Saturday before Derby week, raises proceeds for programs supporting individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.
The evening will feature exclusive tastings from major distilleries including Heaven Hill, Angel’s Envy, Maker’s Mark, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Four Roses, Michter’s, and Wild Turkey.
Beyond tastings, the event will offer bourbon raffles, an online bottle auction, live music, and food prepared by Crowler Catering.
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READ THE STORYA VIP Hour will grant early access and rare tastings before general admission begins. Organizers have urged attendees to purchase tickets early, as the event has sold out in previous years.
The Bourby will run from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at 4503 Progress Blvd and tickets are available now at kybourby.com.
TKO Flight Club is a registered nonprofit that hosts bourbon events to fund charitable causes, with a particular focus on improving the lives of Parkinson’s patients. Proceeds from the Kentucky Bourby benefit TKO Parkinson’s, a local group that serves people with Parkinson’s through regular exercise, boxing-based training, and community enrichment programs.
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“We are deeply grateful that TKO Flight Club has chosen to stand alongside us in the fight against Parkinson’s disease,” said Doug Pifer. “Their commitment to meaningful causes is well known and having Kentucky Bourby support our mission locally is truly an honor.”
Pifer added: “Together, we’re creating opportunities to bring hope, strength, and real impact to Parkinson’s fighters right here in our community.”
The event sits within Louisville’s broader bourbon culture, which draws significant attention each spring ahead of the Kentucky Derby. The city and surrounding region are home to many of the distilleries featured at the Kentucky Bourby, making the event a natural intersection of Kentucky’s bourbon heritage and community philanthropy.
Kentucky’s bourbon industry has seen sustained growth in recent years, with the Kentucky Distillers’ Association reporting billions of dollars in economic impact across the state. Charity-driven bourbon events like the Kentucky Bourby have become an increasingly visible part of that landscape, connecting spirits enthusiasts with local causes.
Funds raised through the event support therapeutic training, support programs, and research initiatives aimed at helping those affected by Parkinson’s disease.
