April 26, 2014 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for SUNDAY’S Festival activities.
New Cycling Event Takes to the Road: (Coverage Note: Mayor Fischer will ride a portion of the course.)
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TOUR de LOU. Staggered start based on distance: 35-mile ride – 8:30 AM, 20-mile ride – 8:40 AM, 4-mile ride – 10:30 AM. Cycling event for all ages and levels of experience, with start and finish near Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville at Waterfront Park. 4-mile course for families, 20-mile ride for intermediate riders and 35-mile ride for experienced cyclists. Entry fees and registration info at www.kdf.org. Contributing Sponsors: Baptist Health Sports Medicine, Courier-Journal Media, Scheller’s Fitness & Cycling and 102.3 The Max. Supporting Sponsors: Louisville Bicycle Club and Louisville Water Company.
Kids’ Fitness Run:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL miniFUN RUN PRESENTED BY HUMANAVITALITY AND SUBWAY® RESTAURANTS. 1 PM. Kids’ fitness run in Waterfront Park with finish near Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville at Preston & Witherspoon Streets. Second annual miniFun Run promoting healthy lifestyles and families. For ages 3-14. Entry fees and registration info at www.DerbyFestivalMarathon.com. Free for spectators. Sponsors: HumanaVitality and Subway Restaurants. Contributing Sponsors: Fleet Feet Sports Louisville, Kid’s DentisTree, Today’s Family Magazine and Easy Rock 105.1. Supporting Sponsor: Louisville Water Company.
Final Day to Take a Swing for $1 Million:
STOCK YARDS BANK & TRUST COMPANY KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTEST SM. April 27: 10 AM – 5 PM, Semi-finals 6 PM. Seneca Golf Course Driving Range. $1 per shot and free for spectators. Grand Prize: $1 million. First Prize (if no Hole-in-One): $5,000. Sponsor: Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. Contributing Sponsors: Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents, WLKY TV, and 84WHAS.
Brunch on the River:
MAYOR’S DERBY BRUNCH ON THE RIVER. 11 AM-1:30 PM. Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing. A festive brunch featuring a traditional Kentucky breakfast, live riverboat jazz, and tours of the property including the Moremen Family Chapel. Tickets $65 or $500 for Table of 8. For tickets or information call (502) 935-6809 or www.riverside-landing.org.
Gospel Choir Showcase:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GOSPELFEST PRESENTED BY PASSPORT HEALTH PLAN. 2 PM – 10 PM. Gospel Choir Showcase featuring Joe Leavell with 1Purpose, Jason Clayborn & The T.E.A.M. and 2014 GospelFest Super Choir. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2014 Pegasus Pin©. Sponsor: Passport Health Plan. Contributing Sponsors: B96.5 FM and WLOU/ New Praise 104.7. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Christian Contemporary Concert:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL CELEBRATION SUNDAY WITH 88.5 WJIE FEATURING AUDIO ADRENALINE. 4 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Christian contemporary concert featuring Audio Adrenaline with special guests Kutless, Finding Favour, Shine Bright Baby, and Carrollton. Admission is free with a 2014 Pegasus Pin©. Sponsor: 88.5 WJIE. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Orchestra at Iroquois:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL LOUISVILLE YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERT. 4 PM. Iroquois Amphitheatre. Admission is free with a 2014 Pegasus Pin®. A concert featuring ten Louisville Youth Orchestra ensembles. For more information call (502) 896-1851 or visit www.lyo.org.
The party continues at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville and the Chow Wagon:
KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE ON THE WATERFRONT. Open Daily 11 AM – 11 PM. Waterfront Park. ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with national talent, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides and more. Happy Hour Weekdays 4-6 PM, $2 Beers. Admission is free with a 2014 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Contributing Sponsor: Miller Lite.
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL CHOW WAGON® Open Daily 11 AM – 11 PM, except Sunday 1 PM – 11 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Outdoor food & live music venue. Sponsors: Kroger and Miller Lite. Featuring the Miller Lite Music Stage. Admission is free with a 2014 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED).