Starting a thread for game in Lexington October 18th. A few of us mentioned going on the main Surly Tailgate thread. Assuming there is no official Surly tailgate, we may do something smallish if enough people are interested. Still working through logistics.
FYI - UK made the Texas game Parents' Weekend and Homecoming. I guess because it overlaps with the horse races. Hotels are in short supply.
Fun things to do Friday or Saturday before game:
Keeneland Fall Meet - https://www.keeneland.com/
Beautiful horse race track that the locals really get into. Great tailgating outside the track. You'll probably find more students here than a UK football game. The races sell out. Tickets go on sale August 19.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail - https://kybourbontrail.com/
Enough said.
Visit a Horse Farm - https://www.visitlex.com/listing/gainesway-farm/7896/ https://www.visitlex.com/listing/visit-horse-country/7324/
There are several to choose from, but not all are open to the public. Link is to Gainsway which is spectacular. If nothing else, drive through horse country. If you're flying into SDF (Louisville) exit onto Old Frankfort Pike Road from I64.
Horse Auctions - https://www.fasigtipton.com/locations/kentucky
If you are around on Monday after the game, the Fasig-Tipton Sales start. Always fun to watch someone spend $1M on a one year old horse.
If you are flying into Louisville (Southwest added non-stop flights from AUS) visit Muhammad Ali or Louisville Slugger museums.
Numerous breweries, golf courses, and hiking trails if that's your thing.