Full month of giving; partner agencies creating a multitude of volunteer opportunities **CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR A FULL RECORDING OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/loumetrotv/ LOUISVILLE (March 7, 2023) – Mayor Craig Greenberg today joined representatives from Metro United Way, Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Derby Festival, GE Appliances, Brown-Foreman, Americorps Build-A-Bed, Brightside and a variety […]

March 6, 2023. Louisville, KY. – Ready for Spring? Fans are invited to help jump-start their 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 Place) on Tuesday, March 7, from 5 PM […]

2023 PROGRAM INCLUDES NEW $20,000 GRAND PRIZE Sunday, March 5, 2023. Louisville, KY. – A sure sign of spring in Louisville is the arrival of thousands of colorful and collectible pieces of plastic – the Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pins. 2023 marks the 51st edition of the iconic plastic pins, which will be available at […]

FIVE PRESENTING SPONSORS RETURN TO SUPPORT EVENT March 2, 2023. Louisville, KY. – In 51 days, one of the country’s top fireworks displays and air shows – Thunder Over Louisville – will light up the Louisville skyline for the 34th year. The daylong event is set for Saturday, April 22nd on the Waterfront. Festival officials […]

March 1, 2023. Louisville, KY.  – One of the country’s premier retailers – Dillard’s – is bringing its fashion-forward looks to the runway as the new Title Sponsor for the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Spring Fashion Show. The national store’s Mall St. Matthews location will be in the spotlight at the annual style tradition, set for […]

2023 Marks the Third Year of Derby Season Partnership February 24, 2023. Louisville, KY. – A third Louisville-based company is joining forces with Kentucky Derby Festival, Churchill Downs and Humana to support the Derby Equity and Community Initiative (DECI). Park Community Credit Union – Kentucky’s largest Community Development Financial Institution – is the newest sponsor […]

EVAN WILLIAMS CREATES SPECIAL GOLD PIN BOURBON BOTTLE Friday, February 24, 2023. Louisville, KY. – A sure sign of spring this morning as the first shipment of 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pins arrived. They were delivered to the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience on Main Street. It’s the first place you can purchase this year’s […]

LOCAL STUDENTS TAKE ON COMMUNITY ISSUES AT 3RD ANNUAL JUSTICEFEST February 23, 2023, Louisville, KY. – Students from Jefferson County Public Schools will be front and center sharing their ideas on ways to solve community-wide issues this Saturday at the third annual Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation JusticeFest. Presenting Sponsors Churchill Downs and Humana are joined […]

February 21, 2023. Louisville, KY. – To commemorate the 10th annual PNC Tour de Lou, an exclusive, limited-edition jersey was unveiled tonight during an event at TEN20 Craft Brewery, which also served as the kick-off for the cycling event’s Official Training Program, which gets in gear this weekend. In a celebration of a decade of the […]

Tickets on Sale for Annual Luncheon February 20, 2023. Louisville, KY. – Host of “American Ninja Warrior” Matt Iseman will be the featured speaker at the Kentucky Derby Festival’s annual They’re Off! Luncheon Presented By BAE Systems, Fifth Third Bank and Heartland on Friday, April 21. The doctor-turned-comedian strives to inspire others with his motto that […]

WINNER WILL BE OFFICIAL THUNDERNATOR February 6, 2023. Louisville, KY.  – The Kentucky Derby Festival and Kentucky Lottery are once again teaming up to give away an unforgettable experience this spring. One lucky winner will be named the 2023 ‘Derby City Fanatic’ and receive a prize package filled with one-of-a-kind Derby Festival-themed experiences, ranging from […]

KENTUCKY BEEF COMPETITION OPENS ONLINE TODAY February 1, 2023. Louisville, KY. – How does your burger stack up? The Kentucky Derby Festival and the Kentucky Beef Council are looking for the next ‘Derby Burger’ Champion. Burger recipes are being accepted now through March 3. It’s the eleventh year for the beef showdown sponsored by the […]

Special Finisher Medal Commemorates 50TH miniMarathon January 31, 2023. Louisville, KY.   –  For runners, it’s all about the bling after crossing the finish line! Today the Derby Festival released images of the finisher medals for the GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon. Kentucky’s largest road race will celebrate a major milestone this year, […]

January 26, 2023. Louisville, KY. – It may not feel like spring outside, but it’s just around the corner! That means it’s time to start planning for the return of Kentucky Derby Festival events! Tickets for all 2023 Festival events go on sale at 10 a.m. tomorrow – Friday, January 27. “We know everyone is […]

FANS CAN PRE-ORDER ONLINE NOW PRIOR TO PUBLIC RELEASE IN MARCH January 20, 2023, Louisville, KY.   –  Hot off the presses! A sign that spring and the Kentucky Derby Festival are on the horizon was front and center this morning as the Festival’s 2023 poster rolled off the presses at Louisville’s Welch Printing. This year’s […]

NATIONAL TEA COMPANY, LUZIANNE, ADDS ANOTHER JEWEL TO THEIR CROWN January 9, 2023. Louisville, KY. – Louisville just got a little more royal this morning, as the Kentucky Derby Festival introduced the 2023 Royal Court during an event at Dillard’s in Mall St. Matthews. Five young women have been selected to serve as Princesses for […]

December 16, 2022. Louisville, KY. – The final countdown is on for finding the perfect present, and the Derby Festival has you covered for several one-of-a-kind gifts for the favorite Festival fan in your life. Here’s a round-up of last-minute gift ideas offering “tree-mendous” value, whether you’re on the hunt for something stylish, experiential or […]

December 14, 2022. Louisville, KY. – A Louisville artist and designer, known for her colorful paint palette and unique technique of using layers of patterns and papers in her work, and whose designs are sold in T.J. Maxx and Home Goods’ stores across the country, will play a prominent role in next year’s Derby Festival. […]

Registration Opens TOMORROW!  Dec. 7, 2022. Louisville, KY. – It’s time to condition for your cycling mission! The Kentucky Derby Festival and PNC are gearing up for the annual training program for the 2023 PNC Tour de Lou. The FREE six-week PNC Tour de Lou Training Program offers in-person training options to help participants set […]

November 29, 2022. Louisville, KY. – Looking for a festive gift? Gift the Festival fan in your life with tickets to a 2023 Derby Festival event! Just in time for the holiday season, tickets for some of the Festival’s signature events go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. tomorrow – Wednesday, Nov. 30. “Spring is […]