April 12, 2022. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival’s annual cycling experience – the 2022 PNC Tour de Lou – rides through Louisville this Saturday, April 16. For the first time at the 9th annual event, cyclists will have the opportunity to ride through the home of the Kentucky Derby and across state lines. […]

TAKE A SHOT AT $1 MILLION AT STOCK YARDS BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL EVENT April 11, 2022. Louisville, KY.  – It’s time to take your shot at $1 million! The Stock Yards Bank Kentucky Derby Festival $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest opens Thursday, April 14 and runs through Sunday, April 24. The contest will […]

April 9, 2022. Louisville, KY. – With the traditional spin of a wheel Nancy Ngo of Louisville, was named the 2022 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen tonight during the 63rd annual Fillies Derby Ball at The Galt House Hotel. Nancy, 23-years-old, is a 2nd-year graduate student at the University of Louisville studying Public Health with a […]

April 7, 2022, Louisville, KY.  – The first ball of the Derby season is this weekend! The 64th annual Fillies Derby Ball Presented by Dillard’s and Total Wine & More is Saturday, April 9 at the Galt House Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. The Fillies, Inc., a volunteer organization that works closely with the Kentucky Derby Festival, […]

THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY FESTIVAL FAVORITE WILL BE HELD INDOORS April 6, 2022. Louisville, KY.- The Kentucky Derby Festival is returning to Southern Indiana for an evening filled with family-friendly fun at the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County’s FamFest. The annual event is set for Friday, April 8 from 4-8 p.m. Due to forecasted inclement weather, the […]

NFL STAR TO HEADLINE ANNUAL KICKOFF LUNCHEON April 4, 2022. Louisville, KY.  – Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl champion Terrell Davis will be the featured speaker at the Kentucky Derby Festival’s annual They’re Off! Luncheon on Friday, April 22. The star running back for the Denver Broncos helped lead the team […]

Derby Eve Jam Will Close Out 8 Days of Concerts March 30, 2022, Louisville, KY. The Kentucky Derby Festival is returning to tradition with one of its signature events – Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville – heading back to the Waterfront. With 900,000 square feet of fun taking place over eight days, this go-to spot for spring features […]

March 29, 2022. Louisville, KY.  – The hottest styles and spring fashion trends return to the runway this week as Macy’s Presents the Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show. Set for Thursday, March 31 in the Showroom of Caesars Southern Indiana, this year’s show is themed YOUphoria. The event starts with cocktails and boutique shopping […]

COMMUNITY EVENT SET FOR APRIL 16 March 28, 2022, Louisville, KY. The Kentucky Derby Festival is hosting a Block Party this year and inviting everyone to attend the inaugural celebration. This free event, debuting with the support of Churchill Downs and Humana and the Derby Festival’s Derby Equity Community Initiative (DECI), will be held on […]

PARADE TRAVELS AROUND THE COMMUNITY ON APRIL 2 March 24, 2022. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival hopes to get everyone in the spirit of celebrating spring, as it travels around the community with the Zoeller Pump Company Touring Parade on Saturday, April 2. With around a dozen units, the traveling display will cover […]

COMMEMORATIVE BOURBON BOTTLE TO BE RELEASED NEXT MONTH March 17, 2022. Louisville, KY. – Spring was in the air last night as the Kentucky Derby Festival returned with its first official event of 2022 – “Festival Unveiled,” presented by Four Roses Bourbon and German American Bank. The event, held at the Mellwood Art Center, showcased […]

WEEKLY EVENT KICKS OFF ON MARCH 15 March 14, 2022. Louisville, KY. – Ready for Spring? Fans are invited to help jump start the Kentucky Derby Festival season at Main Event’s Pegasus Pin Party! The Derby Festival is celebrating Pegasus Pin wearin’ season with a family-friendly celebration at Main Event in Louisville (12500 Sycamore Station […]

‘FESTIVAL UNVEILED’ FEATURES JULEP COMPETITION & KENTUCKY CUISINE March 10, 2022, Louisville, KY. Kentucky Bourbon-inspired cuisine and cocktails will be in the spotlight as the Kentucky Derby Festival kicks off its first event of the 2022 Festival season. Festival Unveiled is Wednesday, March 16 at the Mellwood Art Center. The event starts at 5 p.m. […]

PARTNER AGENCIES CREATING A MULTITIDE OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH APRIL LOUISVILLE (March 9, 2022) – Mayor Greg Fischer today joined representatives from Metro United Way, Jefferson County Public Schools, GE Appliances, Brown-Forman, YouthBuild Louisville and a variety of volunteers and nonprofit organizations to announce the 2022 Mayor’s Give A Day, a Celebration of Service with […]

Monday, March 7, 2022. Louisville, KY. – A sure sign that spring is near – Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pins will be available at dozens of retail outlets starting today! This year the Festival is celebrating the 50th edition of the iconic plastic pins. They can be found at grocery stores, gas stations, banks, and […]

2ND ANNUAL EVENT IS THIS SATURDAY March 3, 2022, Louisville, KY. – Students from Jefferson County Public Schools will share their ideas to solve community-wide issues this Saturday at the second annual Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation JusticeFest Presented by Churchill Downs and Humana. The JusticeFest event showcases projects and collaborative work done by JCPS students […]

2022 SHOW CELEBRATES 75TH AIR FORCE ANNIVERSARY March 3, 2022. Louisville, KY. – Just 51 days and counting until Thunder Over Louisville returns to the Waterfront with one of the nation’s top air shows and largest fireworks displays. Festival officials released details about the show this morning at the Waterfront, including the unveiling of the […]

February 28, 2022. Louisville, KY. – It’s time to start planning for spring and the return of Kentucky Derby Festival events! Tickets for 2022 Festival events go on sale at 10 a.m. tomorrow – Tuesday, March 1. “We are excited to return to live and in-person events this spring and celebrate our favorite traditions together […]

EVAN WILLIAMS CREATES SPECIAL GOLD PIN BOURBON BOTTLE Thursday, February 24, 2022. Louisville, KY. – A sign of spring! The first shipment of 2022 Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pins arrived this morning at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience on Main Street. It’s the first place you can purchase this year’s pins starting today for $6 […]

February 21, 2022. Louisville, KY. – Louisville has new royalty this morning, as the Kentucky Derby Festival introduces the 2022 Royal Court. Five young women have been selected to serve as Princesses for this year’s Festival. The Court will act as ambassadors for the Festival and the community as they attend more than 70 events […]