2026 CBMI Optional Tours

Alternate Payment for Add-Ons

If you would like to add tour tickets, guest tickets, or additional professional development opportunities to your registration, there are options to pay for them with a separate payment method. All you have to do is log back into our registration portal using your email address and Confirmation Code or Registrant ID, which can be found in your confirmation email from cbmi@uky.edu.

Here you can adjust your registration details, access and print your class schedule, and add on any additional items such as tour tickets, which will prompt the option to pay with a different payment method. If you have any questions or need assistance with this process, please email conferencebilling@uky.edu.

West 6th Brewery Tour + Tasting

Sunday, July 26 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

West Sixth Brewing is a Kentucky-based craft brewery focused on great beer, community, and sustainability. Explore our beers, taprooms, events, and more.

This tour will include up to 4 samples of beer and an exclusive tour glass to take home. The tour and tasting will last about 45 minutes to an 1 hour, exploring the facility with one of their trained tour guides. The rest of your time will be spent enjoying the provided lunch and taking advantage of all the taproom has to offer.

*Boxed lunches will be provided at the start of the tour.

Cost: $59; includes transportation. Space is limited, so get your tickets early!

Woodford Reserve Distillery Tour

Sunday, July 26 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

The Private Tour and Tasting is an intimate guided experience of the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery. You and your guests will receive a personal walking tour exploring whiskey making and discovering the five sources of flavor from grain to glass. The experience lasts approx 70mins, concluding with a guided tasting of our Family of Brand whiskies, Bourbon, Double Oaked, Rye, Malt and Wheat.

This tour will have the Food Pairing Tasting:

Private Tour with Food Pairing Tasting: Taste all 5 of our Family of Brands, each one paired with small food bites for a Spectacle of the Senses.

*Boxed lunches will be provided at the start of the tour.

Cost: $99; includes transportation. Space is limited, so get your tickets early!

University of Kentucky Campus Tour

Tuesday, July 28 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for a tour of the beautiful University of Kentucky campus. You'll be led by a student tour guide on a 60-minute walking tour of campus. Your tour will include stops at the Gatton Student Center, our campus living room; William T. Young Library, the University's largest library; Jacobs Science Building; a two-bedroom suite in Haggin Hall; Gatton College of Business and Economics; and various other landmarks on campus. This tour is rain or shine, so dress comfortably! Space on the tour is limited; register early!

Cost: $5. Space is limited, so get your tickets early!

Aerial view of the University of Kentucky Campus

Bites of the Bluegrass

Wednesday, July 29 | 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm

Option 1 - Downtown Lexington Walking Food & History Tour

Join us on the Downtown Walking Food & History Tour for an afternoon of flavor, fun, and fascinating stories!

This experience will take guests to three fantastic stops, where Lexington’s vibrant culture, cuisine, and rich history come together. We’ll explore iconic downtown sights through the lens of inclusive storytelling and a lot of delicious food along the way.

What’s Included:

Three food stops featuring thoughtfully crafted dishes
A passionate, local guide sharing engaging stories from Lexington’s past
A relaxed, easy-paced walk through the heart of downtown

*Local beers, wines, and cocktails available for purchase along the way. Please note any dietary restrictions when booking.

Cost: $79. Space is limited, so get your tickets early!

Bites of the Bluegrass

Wednesday, July 29 | 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm

Option 2 - Downtown Cocktails & Bites Drinking History Tour

Raise a glass to Lexington’s cocktail scene on this spirited downtown adventure! This early evening tour features bold flavors, balanced drinks, and captivating stories from the city’s colorful past.

We’ll visit three unique stops for signature cocktails paired with small bites, and explore the legends that make downtown Lexington come alive.

What’s Included:

Three cocktails paired with small bites
A local guide sharing engaging stories from Lexington’s drinking past
A fun and flavorful walk through the city’s historic and cultural core

*Please note any dietary restrictions when booking. Must be 21+.

Cost: $89. Space is limited, so get your tickets early!

Bites of the Bluegrass

Wednesday, July 29 | 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm

Option 3 - Cocktails & Bites in the Warehouse Block

Discover the flavors and voices of one of Lexington’s most storied neighborhoods. On this immersive cocktail and bites tour, we explore the Warehouse Block, where resilience, entrepreneurship, and community have shaped the city for generations.

Guests will enjoy signature drinks and small plates at unique local stops while uncovering the untold stories of the people, places, and moments that continue to echo through this historic neighborhood today.

What’s Included:

Three cocktails paired with locally inspired small bites
A passionate guide sharing inclusive history and neighborhood stories
A thoughtful walk through a vibrant and historic community

*Please note any dietary restrictions when booking. Must be 21+.

Cost: $89; includes transportation. Space is limited, so get your tickets early!

Bites of the Bluegrass

Wednesday, July 29 | 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm

Option 4 - Haunted Lexington: Spirits, Frights, & Bites

Step into Lexington’s darker past on this spirited tour where history, hauntings, and hospitality meet. On Haunted Lexington: Spirits, Frights & Bites, we’ll explore some of downtown’s most mysterious corners while uncovering eerie tales, legendary characters, and chilling moments of true crime from the city’s past.

Along the way, guests will enjoy cocktails and small plates at unique local stops while hearing the ghost stories and historical mysteries that still linger in Lexington’s streets.

What’s Included:

Three cocktails paired with small plates
A passionate local guide sharing Lexington’s most fascinating haunted history
A lively walk through some of downtown’s most storied—and spooky—locations

*Please note any dietary restrictions when booking.

SOLD OUT!

2 cocktails on a table next to a fake skull with a black crow sitting on top

Kentucky Horse Park - Old Kentucky Night

Wednesday, July 29 | 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm

Old Kentucky Nights is an exclusive, after-hours program that showcases the beauty and serenity of the Kentucky Horse Park’s grounds. This private, evening program provides guests with an opportunity to tour the facility and enjoy some famous Kentucky hospitality in the heart of Bluegrass horse country. While at the Kentucky Horse Park, CBMI attendees will get a private performance of the Hall of Champions presentation, where 2-3 champions will come to the show pavilion for guests to learn of their impressive racing days. The excitement of the racetrack is brought to life by the elite group of champion horses that reside at the park’s Hall of Champions. Come and join us for an evening you won't forget!

Cost: $119; includes transportation. Space is limited, so get your tickets early!