The Fest-A-Rita Recipe with Don Julio

Learn how to make a Derby Festival favorite: The Fest-A-Rita! Using Don Julio Blanco Tequila, enjoy this festive twist on a classic Margarita.

  • 1 1/2 ounces Don Julio Blanco Tequila
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce agave nectar
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Combine tequila, fresh lime juice and agave nectar into a cocktail shaker with ice. Add an extra garnish by using Lime juice to coat the rim, then coating it with a little bit of salt for garnish. Shake well.

#ForThoseWhoKnow, sip responsibly.⁠ Don’t share with those under 21.

Hole-In-One at Home!

Have a little friendly competition at home, with these Hole-In-One golf activities!

You may not be competing for a $1 million cash prize from Stock Yards Bank, but you can make your own award, or let it just be bragging rights.

Festival Moments with Princess Leah Hazelwood: Pegasus Pins

Derby Festival Princess Leah Hazelwood shares how you can support the Derby Festival this year, to ensure all your favorite events will be around for years to come!

You can pick up your collectable 2020 Pegasus Pin and Derby Festival gear only at Kroger.

 

Tribute to GospelFest with Jason Clayborn Presented by Passport Health Plan

Listen and enjoy – dancing is encouraged!

Jason Clayborn & The Atmosphere Changers perform his Grammy-nominated hit “Better” – in a tribute to the Festival’s GospelFest Presented by Passport Health Plan and to share a special message with the community.

Clayborn and The Atmosphere Changers remotely recorded the song as a way to uplift and inspire, in honor of the spirit of GospelFest presented by Passport. Special thanks to the other singers: :

– Tyler Anderson (St. Stephen Church)

– Brian Bausley (Hardin County St. Stephen Church)

– Colexis Bridgewater (Galatian Baptist Church)

– Niya Brown (Destiny Christian Fellowship)

– Cari Burns (Good Shepard Worship Center)

– Cydney Crutcher (St. Stephen Church)

– Raymond Jeffries (House of Praise)

– Reggie Knox (SSC Indiana)

– Alan Prentice (Cable Baptist Church)

Celebrate with the Festival at Home Collection!

2020 is sure to be a year we’ll never forget. Show your Festival support and add to your Festival at Home experience by adding the Official Festival at Home Package to your collection. Package includes:

  • Two Campfire Coffee Mugs
  • Two 2020 Pint Glasses
  • One 2020 Shot Glass
  • Two Can Koozies
  • One 2020 Metal Pegasus Pin

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Festival at Home Moments with Princess Hannah Robb: Pegasus Pins

Derby Festival Princess Hannah Robb shares how to make your Festival at Home moment extra special. You can pick up your collectible 2020 Pegasus Pin and Derby Festival gear only at Kroger!

Four Roses Cocktail Recipe: The Perfect Pear

Mixologist: Jason Stark

A tantalizingly fruity twist on the iconic Mint Julep that won 2020 Rose Julep Cocktail Competition’s People’s Choice Award at Festival Unveiled.

Ingredients:

  • 2 fl oz Four Roses Small Batch
  • 1 fl oz Spiced Red Anjou Pear Riesling Syrup
  • 1/4 fl oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 dash(es) Bittermens Elemakule Tiki Bitters
  • 1/2 fl oz St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake.
Top with 1 oz Ale 8, and stir.
Double strain into a julep cup full of crushed ice.

Royal Court Reads: “Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon” by Patty Lovell

👑 The Derby Festival Princesses are helping us keep your family entertained during the next few weeks!They’ll each be reading their favorite children’s book out loud. This week, Princess Leah will be reading “Stand Tall Mary Lou Melon” by Patty Lovell.

Posted by Kentucky Derby Festival on Monday, April 13, 2020

Derby Festival Princesses Read Ep. 1

Derby Festival Princesses Read Ep. 1: Princess Leah reads “Stand Tall Mary Lou Melon” by Patty Lovell!

Part of the Royal Court Reads series! Each week, one of the Derby Festival Princesses reads a favorite children’s book.

For the Classic Collector

The Kentucky Derby Festival tradition lives on with this special Pegasus Pin Edition three-pin set. Showcased in an acrylic plastic box, the set includes three primary pins from the 2020 Festival:

  • Pegasus Pin
  • Gold Winner Pin
  • Exchange Pin

Derby Burger Classic Recipe: Derby Bourbon Burger

Looking to try something new in the Kitchen? The Kentucky Beef Council has your next dinner covered, with Derby Burger Classic Recipes like this one!

Watch the How-To video and recreate the winning recipe from a past Derby Burger Challenge!

Festival Moments with Princess Leah Hazelwood: Fireworks Craft

Learn how to make beautiful Fireworks – to put in your window or refrigerator! Derby Festival Princess Leah Hazelwood shows you a fun and easy craft to create your own fireworks display in your own home!

Get everything you need from our Festival Traditions partner, Kroger.

Don’t forget to share yourself enjoying your sweet treat on social with @KYDerbyFestival!

Design Your Own Pegasus Pin!

Use your imagination and the materials you have around the house, to create your own Pegasus Pin design!

Need a little inspiration? Visit PegasusPins.com to see some examples of past Pegasus Pins and find out what the Pegasus Pin Sponsorship Program is all about!

Don’t forget to show off your design on social media by tagging @KYDerbyFestival!

Festival at Home Moments with Princess Hannah Robb: Ice Cream Recipe

Learn how to make homemade Ice Cream – in a bag!

Derby Festival Princess Hannah Robb shares the Recipe and everything you need, from our Festival Traditions partner Kroger.

Don’t forget to share yourself enjoying your sweet treat on social with @KYDerbyFestival!

Collect the 2020 Poster Package!

2020 is sure to be a year we’ll never forget. Show your Festival support and add to your Festival at Home experience by adding the Official Poster Package to your collection. Package includes the Official Pegasus Poster, Post Card and Poster Pin.

Four Roses Cocktail Recipe: The Side Eye

Mixologist: Giacomo Ciminello

A blend of fruity tasting notes and a smooth, long finish won this cocktail 2020 Rose Julep Cocktail Competition’s Judges’ Choice Award at Festival Unveiled.

Ingredients:

  • 2 fl oz Four Roses Small Batch
  • 1/2 fl oz Branca Mentha
  • 1/4 fl oz Monin Orgeat Syrup
  • 2 dash(es) Angostura Bitters
  • 1 dash(es) Cacao Spray
  • 1 sprig Mint Leaves
  • 1 Dried Orange Wheel

Pack glass lightly with crushed ice. Add all ingredients to glass.
Stir and/or swizzle.
Pack hard with crushed ice.
Spray with creme de cacao.
Garnish with dried orange wheel and mint sprig.

Pegasus Pin Coloring Page

Use paints, markers, crayons, colored pencils or any other medium you feel to create a Festival masterpiece to share with your friends, family and on social!

Make sure you tag @KYDerbyFestival so we can share your creations.

👑 The Royal Court is helping us keep your family entertained during the next few weeks! Press play to hear the TThe Fillies, Inc.Derby Festival Princesses read a Children's Book outloud. ⁠⁠📗 This week, Princess Hannah Robb will be reading “Cat and the Hat Comes Back” by Dr. Seuss.

Posted by Kentucky Derby Festival on Sunday, April 19, 2020

Derby Festival Princesses Read Ep. 2

Derby Festival Princesses Read Ep. 2: Princess Hannah reads “The Cat and the Hat Comes Back” by Dr. Seuss!

Part of the Royal Court Reads series! Each week, one of the Derby Festival Princesses reads a favorite children’s book.

Here's to you, Bourbon-Lovers!

Appreciated by Dads and Bourbon-Lovers alike! Show your Festival support and add to your Festival at Home experience by adding the Official Bourbonville Package to your 2020 collection.

This Package includes:

  • Supersoft tri-blend t-shirt
  • Rocks Glass
  • Shot Glass
  • Wood-look metal Flask
  • 2020 Kentucky Derby Festival Bourbonville pin

Festival at Home Moments with Princess Molly Jett: Race Ready!

Running one of our races Virtually? Derby Festival Princess Molly shares what items she likes to get from Kroger to Fuel Up and Prepare!

Don’t forget to share yourself with your Race necessities on social with @KYDerbyFestival!

Derby Festival Jacket Coloring Page

Use paints, markers, crayons, colored pencils or any other medium you feel to create a Festival masterpiece to share with your friends, family and on social!

Make sure you tag @KYDerbyFestival so we can share your creations.

Commemorate the Spirit of your Favorite Festival Events!

The official, complete set of Kentucky Derby Festival Event Pins. Along with the metal Pegasus Pin, this set includes pins inspired by several events such as the BB&T Great BalloonFest®, Humana miniMarathon®, Zoeller Pegasus® Parade, Great Steamboat Race, Thunder Over Louisville® and many more – all showcased in a unique display box.

📗 This week, as part of the Derby Festival Princesses Read, Princess Molly Jett will be reading “I Saw Santa in Kentucky” by JD Green. Check out the other Derby Festival Princesses Read at kdf.org/festivalathome!

Posted by Kentucky Derby Festival on Friday, April 24, 2020

Derby Festival Princesses Read Ep. 3

Derby Festival Princesses Read Ep. 3: Princess Molly reads “I Saw Santa in Kentucky” by JD Green!

Part of the Royal Court Reads series! Each week, one of the Derby Festival Princesses reads a favorite children’s book.

Make an Origami Pegasus!

For an interesting activity with your loved ones or roommates, use arts and crafts to make an
origami Pegasus!

(This is an intermediate activity so children may need assistance from an adult.)

Be sure to use a square piece of paper and it’s recommended to use the dimensions
in the video. Once you’re done, share your creation on social media and tag @KyDerbyFestival!

2020 Derby Festival Poster Coloring Page

Use paints, markers, crayons, colored pencils or any other medium you feel to create your own version of the Derby Festival Kentucky Tourism Mural!

Make a Festival masterpiece to share with your friends, family and on social and tag @KYDerbyFestival so we can share your creations.

The Official 2020 Limited Edition Series Pin

This Limited Edition Pegasus Pin Series Pin features Pegasus soaring over the Louisville skyline and is inspired by the Festival’s slogan, “Live it Up.” It’s available in Gold-Plated or Sterling Silver as a pin, pendant (chain not included) or charm. Each piece is individually numbered and limited quantities are available.

Festival at Home Moments with Princess Molly Jett: Pegasus Pins

Derby Festival Princess Molly Jett shares how you can support the Derby Festival this year, to ensure all your favorite events will be around for years to come!

You can pick up your collectible 2020 Pegasus Pin and Derby Festival gear only at Kroger.

2020 Pegasus Pins are eligible for 2021 Grand Prize Drawings, entry to 2021 Festival events and more. 2020 Coupons found in your Pegasus Pin package are still valid for use this year.