Derby
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Derby Week Groups

Experience Kentucky Beyond the Racetrack.

Derby Week is an extraordinary time to explore Kentucky. Discover beautiful horse farms, bourbon distilleries, great food and private group experiences that make your visit memorable.

Signature Experiences Derby Week, Your Way

Choose an experience and we'll carry it into your request. Every one can be shaped around your group.

Guests tasting bourbon at a farm table overlooking horse pasturesFeatured Experience

Horses & Bourbon: The Kentucky Day

Morning horse farm. Afternoon distillery.

What Makes It Different

Morning horse farm, Kentucky lunch, afternoon distillery, return transportation.

Featured stops subject to availability; a comparable distillery may be substituted.

Pricing confirmed with your request

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Derby Week Bourbon Experiences

What Makes It Different

Private bourbon tours and tastings for groups in town for Derby Week.

Featured stops subject to availability; a comparable distillery may be substituted.

Pricing confirmed with your request

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Private Derby Events

What Makes It Different

Derby-themed gatherings, hosted tastings, cocktail experiences, group celebrations.

Pricing confirmed with your request

Make It Your Own Add the Details That Fit Your Week.

Each is a paid add-on, priced in your proposal, so the base experience stays lean.

  • Derby-themed gatherings
  • Hosted tastings
  • Cocktail experiences
  • Private dining
  • Transportation through Red Rose Express, our affiliated provider
A Glimpse of Your Experience

Horses & Bourbon, A Kentucky Day

Illustrative Example

Supplier availability, travel times, inventory and the final schedule are confirmed for each booking.

  1. 9:00 AMGroup pickup
  2. 10:00 AMHorse farm visit
  3. 12:30 PMKentucky-inspired lunch
  4. 2:00 PMDistillery tour and tasting
  5. 4:30 PMReturn transportation
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Madeline & Mose Derby Planner

Planning the Whole Derby Weekend?

Need More Than a Bourbon Tour?

From accommodations and race-day hospitality to dining, transportation and complete travel coordination, Madeline & Mose can help bring the bigger picture together.

Plan Your Experience Tell Us About Your Group.

Start with five details. Planning questions follow once your request is in, and nothing is booked or charged.

Not sure yet? Leave this open and we'll suggest dates.

Customize request. Your planner shapes the details with you and sends a proposal. Nothing is charged today.

A few planning questions come next. Nothing is charged today.

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Custom Is Our Standard

Let's Plan Your Derby Week.

Tell us about your group, and we'll build the days around the races.