April 25, 2015 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for SUNDAY’S Festival activities.
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 26: 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 Sponsor: Metro Parks & Recreation. Media Sponsors: WLKY TV and 840 WHAS.
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.
Cycling Event Takes to the Road:
PNC KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TOUR de LOU. Staggered start based on distance: 35-mile ride – 11:15 AM, 20-mile ride – 11:30 AM. Cycling event with 20-mile ride for intermediate riders and 35-mile ride for experienced cyclists. Start and finish near Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville at Waterfront Park. Entry fees and registration info at www.kdf.org. Sponsor: PNC. Contributing Sponsors: Baptist Health Sports Medicine, Louisville Marriott Downtown, and Scheller’s Fitness & Cycling. Media Sponsors: 102.3 The Max and The Courier-Journal. Supporting Sponsors: Louisville Bicycle Club and Louisville Water Company.
Gospel Choir Showcase:
PASSPORT HEALTH PLAN KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GOSPELFEST. 2 PM – 10 PM. Gospel Choir Showcase. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2015 Pegasus Pin©. Sponsor: Passport Health Plan. Contributing Sponsor: Becker Law Office. Media Sponsors: B96.5 FM and WLOU/New Praise 104.7. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Kids’ Fitness Event Adds Obstacle Course:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL miniFUN RUN PRESENTED BY HUMANAVITALITY AND SUBWAY® RESTAURANTS. Staggered start based on age: Ages 4-6 – 4 PM, Ages 7-11 – 4:30 PM, Ages 12-14 5 PM. Kids’ fitness event on the North Great Lawn at Waterfront Park inside Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. For ages 4-14. Entry fees and registration info at www.DerbyFestivalMarathon.com. Free for spectators. Sponsors: HumanaVitality and Subway Restaurants. Contributing Sponsor: Fleet Feet Sports Louisville. Media Sponsors: 102.3 The Max and Today’s Family Magazine. Supporting Sponsor: Louisville Water Company.
Christian Contemporary Concert:
UNSPOKEN AT CELEBRATION SUNDAY PRESENTED BY THE JOHN R. ELLIOTT HERO CAMPAIGN AND WJIE. 5 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Christian contemporary concert featuring Unspoken with special guests Jonny Diaz and JJ Weeks Band. Admission is free with a 2015 Pegasus Pin©. Sponsors: John R. Elliott HERO Campaign and 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 2015 Pegasus Pin®. A concert featuring ten Louisville Youth Orchestra ensembles. For more information call (502) 896-1851 or visit www.lyo.org.
Cornhole Competition:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ACO DERBYHOLE CLASSIC. 4 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. ACO Cornhole GameZone includes structured tournaments, game challenges and open play. Competitive and recreational players welcome! Main tournament entry is $40 per team paid at registration day of event. Open play at 4 PM, main tournament at 6 PM. For tournament details go online www.americancornhole.com or contact Keith Blair at (502) 417-7741.
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, except Sunday 12 PM – 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 beer. Admission is free with a 2015 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 12 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 2015 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED).