April 28, 2025. Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for MONDAY’S Derby Festival activities.
Beds Are For Racing!:
SAMTEC KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT BED RACES. 6 PM Parade of Beds. 7 PM Racing. Broadbent Arena. Beds aren’t for sleeping during Derby Week, they’re for racing! Beds on wheels compete in a race around a figure-eight during this annual tradition. 2025 theme: “Happy Derby: Pink Out Party!” Admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin®. $15 KEC parking. Sponsor: Samtec. Contributing Sponsors: Kentucky Venues, Louisville Paving & Construction, Snap-on and UA Local 502 Apprenticeship Program. Official Health Partner: Baptist Health ER & Urgent Care. Official Finish Line Sponsor: Texas Roadhouse. Official Broadcast Partner: WAVE. Media Sponsor: Classic Rock 107.7.
Charitable Celebration:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY DINNER. 5:30 PM Social Hour. 6:45 PM Opening Ceremonies. 7 PM dinner. The Galt House Hotel, Archibald Cochran Ballroom. Produced by the Bishop Spalding Council of the Knights of Columbus. For tickets, call (502) 893-2220.
Live Entertainment:
LEVEL GROUND 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 2027 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.
