April 26, 2025. Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for SATURDAY’S Derby Festival activities.
Kentucky’s Largest Day of Road Racing:
GE APPLIANCES KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL miniMARATHON and MARATHON®. 7 AM. Kentucky’s largest day of road racing with both 13.1-mile and 26.2-mile routes. Free for spectators. DerbyFestivalMarathon.com. GE Appliances is the Title Sponsor of the miniMarathon and Marathon. Official Medical Provider & Training Partner: Norton Sports Health. Contributing Sponsors: Churchill Downs, Kentucky Department of Tourism, Louisville Water Company, Powerade and TEN20 Craft Brewery. Official Nutrition Partner: Publix. Official Bourbon Retail Partner: Evergreen Liquors. Official Refuel Partner: Prairie Farms. Official Pace Team Sponsor: Ken Combs Running Store. Official Hotel: The Galt House Hotel. Official Timing Partner: Rumpke Waste & Recycling. Official Broadcast Partner: WLKY. Media Sponsor: 99.7 DJX.
Balloons Take Flight:
L&N FEDERAL CREDIT UNION KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT BALLOON RACE. 7 AM Launch. Bowman Field. Admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin®. Sponsor: L&N Federal Credit Union. Contributing Sponsors: AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists, Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park, Kentucky Tourism Arts & Heritage Cabinet, Shady Rays and UA Local 502. Official Broadcast Partner: WLKY. Media Sponsor: 106.9.
Duck Race:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL KEN-DUCKY DERBY. 11 AM- 5 PM. Call to the Post: 4 PM. Duck Drop: 4:02 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. See the launch of nearly 50,000 ducks into the Ohio River for a chance to race and compete for prizes. Admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin®. Proceeds benefit Harbor House of Louisville. Produced by Harbor House of Louisville. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Saturday Soiree:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL Saturday Soiree DERBY DRAG SHOW. 1 – 3 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Miller Lite Music Stage. A Drag Show featuring some of Louisville’s finest entertainers. (For 18 and over only). For tickets and information: LouPrideKy.org. Produced by Louisville Pride Foundation. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Cars & Coffee:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL cars & COFFEE PRESENTED BY MECUM AUCTIONS. 4 – 8 PM. Judging 4:30 – 6:30 PM. Awards 7 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. Waterfront Park, Great Lawn. Enjoy a variety of cars, including muscle, imports and German and American favorites from all over the region under the lights. Admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin. Produced by Exotic Cars and Coffee. Presenting Sponsor: Mecum Auctions. Official Vehicle Wrap Partner: Digital EFX. Media Sponsor: ALT 105.1.
Soul Circus Takes the Stage:
SOUL CIRCUS AT KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE. 8 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Miller Lite Music Stage. Admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin®. Sponsor: Kroger. Stage Sponsor: Miller Lite. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
The party continues at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville and the Chow Wagon:
Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the WaterfrontSM. Open Daily 11 AM – 11 PM, except Sunday Noon – 10 PM. Waterfront Park. ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides. Admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Music Stage Sponsor: Miller Lite. Pegasus Play-Ville Sponsor: Norton Children’s. Official After Party Sponsor: Dave & Buster’s. VIP Trailer Sponsor: Gustavo’s Mexican Grill. Official Safe Ride Home Partner: Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL CHOW WAGON® Open Daily 11 AM – 11 PM, except Sunday noon – 10 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Outdoor food & live music venue. Happy Hour Weekdays 4 – 6 PM $4 beer at the Beer Garden. Admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Music Stage Sponsor: Miller Lite.
