EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 50 MIN
From Tailspin to a Festival Empire with Tisha Gainey & Trevor Cravens
from Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor · host Stephon Lewis
Louisville has a festival for everything… but most people have no idea what it takes to bring those moments to life.In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, I sit down with Trevor Cravens and Tisha Gainey, the co-founders of HB Productions—the team behind some of Louisville’s most anticipated experiences, including Tailspin Ale Fest, NuLu Bock Fest, Germantown Oktoberfest, the Bowman Aviation Festival, and dozens more community celebrations across the region.We get into the real origin story of Tailspin as their first major event, how they grew HB Productions into a cornerstone of Louisville’s cultural calendar, and what it looks like to carry the pressure of producing events that bring thousands of people together. Trevor and Tisha also share how they launched Crowler Catering during COVID, born out of necessity and now a thriving, in-demand catering company.If you’ve ever wondered who’s behind the festivals you love, and how Louisville keeps showing up year after year, this conversation pulls back the curtain.Watch/Listen: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts
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Louisville has a festival for everything… but most people have no idea what it takes to bring those moments to life.In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, I sit down with Trevor Cravens and Tisha Gainey, the co-founders of HB Productions—the team behind some of Louisville’s most anticipated experiences, including Tailspin Ale Fest, NuLu Bock Fest, Germantown Oktoberfest, the Bowman Aviation Festival, and dozens more community celebrations across the region.We get into the real origin story of Tailspin as their first major event, how they grew HB Productions into a cornerstone of Louisville’s cultural calendar, and what it looks like to carry the pressure of producing events that bring thousands of people together. Trevor and Tisha also share how they launched Crowler Catering during COVID, born out of necessity and now a thriving, in-demand catering company.If you’ve ever wondered who’s behind the festivals you love, and how Louisville keeps showing up year after year, this conversation pulls back the curtain.Watch/Listen: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts
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