Thunder Over Louisville 2026 at Upland Brewing

Join us at Upland Brewing for the official kickoff of the Kentucky Derby! Experience both airplane flyovers and the largest fireworks show in North America. Celebrate Thunder Over Louisville with us for a Front Row Seat to the action, access to our Premium All-You-Can-Eat food selections, quality service, and delicious craft beer and cocktails available for purchase.

Table Reservations

Table reservations are available both inside the restaurant and outside on the patio. We recommend guests with outdoor reservations consider the weather on the day of the event as Thunder Over Louisville will take place rain or shine. Outdoor tables are labeled as Patio or Covered Patio.

• Premium All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
• All-day access
• Indoor and outdoor entertainment
• Full table service
• Full coverage audio for the air show and music for the fireworks

Ticket Information

• All pricing is by the ticket.
• Bar Seats are purchased individually.
• Table Seat Tickets, which include Indoor & Outdoor Patio Seating and Covered Patio Seating are sold by the table, and the purchase of all seats at a table is required.

Restaurant Indoor & Patio Menu

Lunch: Taco Bar

• Pork, Beef, Shrimp & Tofu
• Flour Tortillas
• Chips & Salsa or Guacamole
• Beans
• Spanish Rice

Dinner:

• Shrimp Cocktail
• Chips With French Onion Dip
• Charcuterie
• Meatballs
• Salad
• Smoked Pulled Pork
• Grilled Flank Steak
• Bad Elmers BBQ Chicken
• Mac and Cheese
• Green Beans
• Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Dinner Rolls
• Assorted Desserts

Beer Garden Details

Bring your favorite blankets and lawn chairs to our family-friendly Beer Garden. Sit riverside as you view the action from the front row.

• All-day access
• Space is first come, first serve
• Food, beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase
• Full coverage audio for the air show and music for the fireworks

Beer Garden Menu

Food, Beer, Wine, and Liquor will be available for purchase. This year we are also allowing food and non-alcoholic beverages to be brought in. All coolers are subject to search.

Food for Purchase:

• Pulled Pork Sandwiches
• Impossible & Pulled Pork Tacos
• Bags of Potato Chips
• Cookies