April 30, 2025. Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for WEDNESDAY’S Derby Festival activities.
Rolling on the River!:
SHEPHERD INSURANCE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE. 4:30 – 5:30 PM boarding. 5:45 PM departure. Race begins at 6 PM. The Mary M. Miller and the Belle of Cincinnati will compete for bragging rights on the Ohio River. The Belle of Louisville will host a Dockside Celebration. Awards presentation immediately following on the Belle of Louisville. Tickets on the Belle of Louisville $200. For Belle of Louisville tickets, call (502) 584-FEST or visit KDF.org. For Belle of Cincinnati tickets, call 800-261-8586 or visit BBRiverboats.com. Free spectator viewing at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville and along the banks of the Ohio River. Sponsor: Shepherd Insurance. Official Patient Care Provider: PPL Therapeutic Services, PLLC. Official Bourbon: Brough Brothers Distillery. Official Tequila: Casamigos Tequila. Supporting Sponsors: Belle of Louisville and Belle of Cincinnati. Media Sponsor: Q103.1.
Going to the Gala:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE DERBY GALA. Doors open at 6 PM. Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center. The annual Derby Gala features Grammy-nominated artist Janelle Monáe. Dinner, live concert, auction, programming and dancing. Produced by the Louisville Urban League. All proceeds benefit the Louisville Urban League. For tickets and more info, lul.org, or (502) 585-4622.
Rocking with Radiotronic
RADIOTRONIC 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.
