April 27, 2019. Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for SUNDAY’S Festival activities.
Cycling Event Takes to the Road:
PNC KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TOUR de LOUSM. Staggered start based on distance: 62.1 Metric Century – 8:30 AM, 35-mile ride – 8:40 AM, 20-mile ride – 8:50 AM. Open course Cycling event with three distances for beginners to experienced cyclists. Start and finish near Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville at Waterfront Park. Entry fees and registration info at KDF.org. Sponsor: PNC. Official Heart Health Sponsor: Kindred Healthcare. Official Safety Sponsor: AAA East Central. Official Bourbon Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Co. Contributing Sponsor: Scheller’s Fitness & Cycling. Media Sponsors: ALT 105.1 and The Courier-Journal. Official SAG Vehicle: Bachman Subaru. Supporting Sponsors: Louisville Bicycle Club and Louisville Water Company.
Final Day To Take a Swing for $1 Million:
STOCK YARDS BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTEST SM.
April 28: 10 AM – 5 PM, Semi-finals 6 PM. Seneca Golf Course Driving Range. $1 per shot and 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. Media Sponsors: WLKY TV, 840 WHAS and Insider Louisville.
Family Day at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville and the Chow Wagon:
As part of the Family Day activities, the Derby Festival will donate $1 per family (who walks through the gates at Fest-a-Ville) to Dare to Care Food Bank in support of Kroger’s Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative.
KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE ON THE WATERFRONTSM. Open Daily 11 AM – 11 PM, except Sunday 12 PM – 10 PM. Waterfront Park. ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with national talent, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides, the Budweiser Beer Garden, and more at RAM Truck Field. Admission is free with a 2019 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Media Sponsor: The Courier-Journal.
1 PM Mascot Party
2 PM Republic Bank Pegasus Parade Inflatable Rehearsal
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL CHOW WAGON® Open Daily 11 AM – 11 PM, except Sunday 12 PM – 10 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Outdoor food & live music venue. Sponsors: Kroger and Miller Lite. Featuring the Miller Lite Music Stage. Happy Hour Weekdays 4-6 PM, $2 beer. Admission is free with a 2019 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED).
Brunch on the River:
MAYOR’S DERBY BRUNCH ON THE RIVER. 11 AM-1:30 PM. Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing. A festive brunch featuring a traditional Kentucky breakfast, music, and tours of the property including the Moremen Family Chapel. Tickets $100 or $750 for Table of 8. For tickets or information call (502) 935-6809 or Riverside-Landing.org.
YMCA Healthy Kids’ Day:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY® PRESENTED BY NORTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. 1 – 4 PM. Free, family friendly fitness event at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, RAM Truck Field (Great Lawn). Features interactive activities, community vendors, inflatables, group exercise classes and the miniFun Run. For kids ages 3 and older, plus adults. Coordinated by YMCA of Greater Louisville. Sponsor: Norton Children’s Hospital. Media Sponsor: B96.5 FM. For more information, visit YMCALouisville.org or call (502) 587-9622. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Gospel Choir Showcase:
PASSPORT KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GOSPELFEST SM. 3 PM – 6 PM. St. Stephen Church Louisville. Gospel Choir Showcase. Admission is free with a 2019 Pegasus Pin©. Sponsor: Passport. Contributing Sponsor: Kentucky Department of Tourism. Media Sponsors: B96.5 FM and WLOU 104.7 FM.
Orchestra at Iroquois:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL LOUISVILLE YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERT. 4 PM. Iroquois Amphitheatre. A concert featuring ten Louisville Youth Orchestra ensembles. Admission is free with a 2019 Pegasus Pin®. For more information call (502) 896-1851 or visit www.lyo.org.
Christian Contemporary Concert:
BUILDING 429 AT CELEBRATION SUNDAY PRESENTED BY 88.5 WJIE. 5 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, RAM Truck Field (Great Lawn). Christian contemporary concert featuring Building 429 with special guest Stars Go Dim. Admission is free with a 2019 Pegasus Pin©. Media Sponsor: 88.5 WJIE (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
