April 29, 2025. Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for TUESDAY’S Derby Festival activities.
Bettin’ on a Fun Night:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT. 4:30 PM Boarding/check-in. 6 PM Tournament begins, plus one-hour Cruise (subject to river and weather conditions). Belle of Cincinnati, docked at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. $125 Buy-in, includes 10,000 in chips and commemorative pin. Add-ons available 1st hour of play $50 for 5,000 chips. $2,500 first place prize. Payouts for 10% of field. Payouts based on 325 players, payouts pro-rated based on actual number of players. $15 for guests if cruise takes place. LICENSE# ORG0001638. Register by calling (502) 584-FEST or online at KDF.org. Supporting Sponsor: Louisville Poker Tour.
Four-Legged Friendly Fun:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL HAPPYTAIL HOUR. 5-8 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. A pet-friendly (leashes please!) social event. Admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin®. Produced by Metro Animal Services. (FOOD AND DRINK ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Swinging for $1 Million
STOCK YARDS BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTESTSM FINALS. 6 PM. Seneca Golf Course, Hole #8. Free for spectators. Grand Prize: $1 million. First Prize (if no Hole-in-One): $5,000. Sponsor: Stock Yards Bank. Contributing Sponsor: Louisville Parks & Recreation. Official Luxury Vehicle: Cadillac/Courtesy Cadillac. Media Sponsor: WLKY.
Toasting Kentucky Wine!:
COMMONWEALTH CREDIT UNION KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL WineFest. 6 – 9 PM. Mellwood Art Center. Sip and savor more than 100 local wines from Kentucky Wineries. Tickets: $30 Designated Driver (available at event only); $75 General Admission; $125 VIP Experience. General admission tickets include wine tastings, light appetizers, shopping, souvenir glass and WineFest pin. VIP includes 5 PM early entrance, opportunity to barrel taste local wine, VIP gift and access to private room with seating and food stations. (21 and over only. Must present ID upon entry.) Tickets available by calling (502) 584-FEST or online at KDF.org. Sponsor: Commonwealth Credit Union. Contributing Sponsors: Crushed Ice Catering, Kentucky Proud and Old 502 Winery. Official Luxury Vehicle: Cadillac/Courtesy Cadillac. Official Safe Ride Home Partner: Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Official After Party Sponsor: Dave & Buster’s. Supporting Sponsor: Kentucky Wineries Association. Media Sponsors: MIX 106.9 and Today’s Woman.
Unlimited Show Band Concert:
UNLIMITED SHOW BAND 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.
