May 1, 2024. 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 Belle of Louisville and the Belle of Cincinnati will compete for bragging rights on the Ohio River. Awards presentation immediately following on the Belle of Louisville. Tickets on the Belle of Louisville are $200 (limited availability). For Belle of Louisville tickets, call (502) 584-FEST or visit KDF.org. Tickets on the Belle of Cincinnati are $80 General Admission, Cruise Only; $125 for Dinner & Cruise. 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. Shepherd Insurance is the Title Sponsor of this year’s race. Official Patient Care Provider: PPL Therapeutic Services, PLLC. Contributing Sponsors: 1/ST BET and Captain Morgan. Official Bourbon: Brough Brothers Distillery. Media Sponsor: Q103.1. Supporting Sponsors: Belle of Louisville and Belle of Cincinnati.
Going to the Gala:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE DERBY GALA. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center. The Annual Derby Gala, “Mardi Gras Louisville,” will feature performances from Jon Batiste & Mannie Fresh. Produced by Louisville Urban League. All proceeds benefit the Louisville Urban League. Tickets: $250. For tickets: LUL.org/derby-gala, or (502) 585-4622.
Barbie on the Big Screen:
MOVIE NIGHT AT KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE. 8:30 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, in the Grove. Featuring the hit movie Barbie under the stars on the big screen. Admission is free with a 2024 Pegasus Pin®. (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 new nightly drone show, concerts, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides. Admission is free with a 2024 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Music Stage Sponsor: Miller Lite. Pegasus Play-Ville Sponsor: Norton Children’s. Pegasus Play-Ville Contributing Sponsor: Holiday World Splashin’ Safari. Supporting Sponsor: Derby City Gaming Downtown.
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 2024 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Music Stage Sponsor: Miller Lite.
DRONE SHOW AT KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE. 9:30 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Admission is free with a 2024 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
