Louisville, KY

October 7 - 9, 2025

Discover Louisville

Why one of America’s hidden gems makes coming to the Utility Expo even better

Louisville bourbon district

Welcoming Guests since 1778

For hundreds of years, Louisville has been making visitors feel right at home. Right on the banks of the Ohio River, this town bridges north and south, east and west. Half the population is within a day’s drive, and with a booming international airport, the other half is a quick jump. 

When you land here you feel rested, recharged, and ready to have a full day at the Expo -- and a full night exploring the city. 

We can’t wait to welcome you. 

Bring your team to Louisville. Bring back a stronger team.

This might be the first time you’re coming to Louisville. You could be a regular. No matter what, there’s always something new to explore.

Restaurants

Louisville is the center of new Southern cuisine, taking the classic and traditional tastes of the region and giving them a modern spin. The scene is diverse, eclectic, and endlessly delicious. Just like at the Expo itself, there’s something for everyone. 

Bourbon

Louisville is the only city in the world with an Urban Bourbon Experience®, featuring more than 10 distillery experiences in downtown Louisville. Take your team, take potential customers, or take yourself on the trail of a lifetime as you enter the Gateway to Bourbon Country. If you like good bourbon, there’s nowhere else to be. 

Culture and Nightlife

World-class art museums. The Muhammed Ali Center. Churchill Downs. The music scene on always-happening 4th Street. If you’ve never been to Louisville, there’s more to do than you can imagine. No matter what you’re interested in, it’s here.
Drive times and distances to louisville

Take a road trip to Louisville

Louisville is within a day’s drive of over half the U.S. population.

Book Now. Save Money. Gain an Experience.

Louisville has two mottos: “Industry and Punctuality by Persevering” and “Keep Louisville Weird.” We think between the two, your team is going to find something you like. Book your trip to the Utility Expo now to take advantage of early deals. 

Attending the Show

Explore the city at the heart of it all

Horse country. Bourbon county. Great restaurants with a small-town feel -- and cost. Louisville has earned a reputation as one of American’s best cities to visit. Whether you’re a drive away or across the country, we think you’ll see why it makes coming to the Utility Expo even more exciting.