Mike Berry (@DerbyEventGuy) header
Mike Berry (@DerbyEventGuy) profile picture

Been there, done that, likely sold you the t-shirt. After 40 years in events and tourism, learning to live without a filter. Fan of the Cats, Pats and Red Sox.

Louisville/Ft Myers
Joined December 2009
Photo by Mike Berry (@DerbyEventGuy)Photo by Mike Berry (@DerbyEventGuy)Photo by Mike Berry (@DerbyEventGuy)Photo by Mike Berry (@DerbyEventGuy)Photo by Mike Berry (@DerbyEventGuy)Photo by Mike Berry (@DerbyEventGuy)Photo by Mike Berry (@DerbyEventGuy)Photo by Mike Berry (@DerbyEventGuy)Photo by Mike Berry (@DerbyEventGuy)Photo by Mike Berry (@DerbyEventGuy)
What a finish! 🚲 😮‍💨
Puskás-worthy 🤯🤯🤯 What a strike from @LouCityAcademy defender Luke Petter! 🚲
1
9
4,717
.@KyStateParks is expanding internet access to all campgrounds! Parks have played a crucial role in sheltering our people following disasters, and they remain a destination for travelers. Internet access is something folks rely on and we're working to ensure every park has it.
11
25
2
290
Yesterday, Secretary Berry joined @KYStateParks leadership to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rough River Dam State Resort Park’s lodge. Rough River has a special lodge room rate of $60 per night (Sun - Thurs) during November and December. Read more: bit.ly/3T44ofN
3
9
From one of KY's top tourist attractions to being an integral part of the state's emergency response plan, @KYStateParks are here to serve the commonwealth. Thank you, @UKCoachCalipari and @KentuckyMBB, for your continued efforts to support Kentuckians during their time of need.
4
13
Happy Halloween🎃👻 from your friends at the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet! Wishing you a safe and spooky holiday!
1
8
Thank you @KentuckyMBB & staff for taking time out of your schedule to visit Jenny Wiley State Park on Sat. The team stopped by before the blue-white game to hand out winter clothes to the families impacted by the Aug. floods staying at the park. We appreciate your generosity💙.
1
3
1
5
Monticello/Wayne County Tourism recently presented a check to @KyTAHC for $3,000 to help families impacted by the flooding in EKY. The generous donation was raised by raffling off one of their iconic fishing floats, and the local community showed up significantly! #TeamKentucky
2
1
2
5
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and @KyTAHC Cabinet Secretary Mike Berry announced Kentucky tourism exceeded 2021 expectations with a total economic impact reaching $11.2 billion, generating 83,100 jobs across the commonwealth. Read more: go.usa.gov/xSwyW
3
6
2
46
Today, Gov. Beshear and @KyTAHC Secretary Mike Berry announced that Kentucky will allocate $75 million to boost the state’s tourism industry and economy following a decline in visitors brought on by the pandemic. Read more: go.usa.gov/xSNUT
13
11
1
59
Kentucky legislators allocated $75 million in ARPA funds for tourism in the 2022 legislative session. Gov. @GovAndyBeshear and Kentucky Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet Secretary @DerbyEventGuy announced on Monday that organizations can now apply. klccitylimit.com/news/2022/0…
5
8
.@KentuckyTourism is an economic driver that brings visitors world-wide to our commonwealth. Today's $5.3 million in recovery funding will help 103 tourism organizations in 88 counties continue the important work of positioning Kentucky as a premiere travel destination.
3
5
2
32
Thank you to Teresa Webb, owner of Worker Bee Sewing Company, and all the other exhibitors I had the pleasure of meeting with today at the Kentucky Crafted Market at the @KyHorsePark. Kentucky is a more beautiful, delicious place because of you!
2
21
Five Kentucky cities were recently recognized in @Southern_Living's The South's Best 2022. Bravo🎉 to @gotolouisville, @VisitBGKy, @PaducahCVB, @BereaKYTourism and @VisitLEX! Check out the winners and plan a trip to these award-winning destinations🏆! southernliving.com/souths-be…
9
7
21
Sec. Berry joined Gov. Beshear for the unveiling of the administration’s proposed budget investments. The Governor’s recommendation features $200 million in one-time funding for @KYStateParks, & additional funding to boost KY's tourism & arts industries. ↪️kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-…
5
1
13
From all of us here at the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, happy holidays! #ShotofHope @DerbyEventGuy
2
5
Today, Gov. Beshear, @LtGovColeman, @UKCoachCalipari, @UKMitchBarnhart, @goosegivens, @DmillerKY and @MannyOhonme of @Samaritans_Feet passed out shoes to displaced Kentuckians staying at @KYStateParks. Read more: go.usa.gov/xet4n
6
51
2
344
Big News! @GovAndyBeshear is heading to @LakeBarkleySRP and Pennyrile @KYStateParks with some special @KentuckyMBB guests for a holiday shoe delivery! We guarantee you don’t want to miss this! 😉🏀
6
32
Tomorrow, @LtGovColeman and I will be visiting Kentuckians impacted by the tornadoes who are staying at @KyStateParks to hand out thousands of shoes donated through @Samaritans_Feet. We’ll be at Lake Barkley at 8 a.m. CT and Pennyrile at 10 a.m.
7
41
3
285
So many people are stepping up to help Kentuckians. As of this morning, we've received 7,479 donations totaling $829,085. If you would like to help our families with relief and recovery, please visit TeamWKYReliefFund.ky.gov. Every dollar will make a difference. #TogetherKy
60
855
140
1,790
Give the gift of adventure this holiday with the TAH Kentucky Gift Card! Gift Cards can be used at @KYStateParks, the @KyHorsePark, the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea and the @KyHistSoc's 1792 Store. 🎁↪️bit.ly/3crXUV7