DERBY FESTIVAL PLANNING A PINK PARTY ON BROADWAY January 31, 2025. Louisville, KY. – If you or your company has always wanted to march down Broadway to help kick off the Derby Week festivities, this is your chance! Applications are open for the 2025 Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade. The Kentucky Derby Festival is looking […]

January 29, 2025. Louisville, KY. – Secure your spot soon for Kentucky’s largest day of road racing as space is filling up fast! Registration for the 2025 GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon, set for Saturday, April 26, has reached more than 50 percent capacity. The cap for both races combined is 12,000 participants. Runners can […]

January 27, 2025. Louisville, KY. – It’s all about the bling for Kentucky’s largest day of road racing! The Kentucky Derby Festival is sharing a first look at the finisher’s medals runners will receive after crossing the finish line for the 2025 GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon. This year’s medal is rose gold and embellished […]

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS JANUARY 31 January 22, 2025. Louisville, KY. – Final call to all burger enthusiasts and grill masters to see how your burger stacks up! You have until Friday, January 31st to submit your burger recipes for a chance to win the 2025 Derby Burger Challenge. This marks the 13th year for […]

WINNER WILL BE OFFICIAL THUNDERNATOR OF FIREWORKS SHOW January 16, 2025. Louisville, KY. – Your lottery tickets could help you hit the Kentucky Derby Festival jackpot! The Derby Festival and Kentucky Lottery are once again teaming up to give away an unforgettable Festival experience this spring. One lucky winner will be named the 2025 ‘Festival […]

January 13, 2025. Louisville, KY. – A welcome sign of spring this morning as the Kentucky Derby Festival introduced the 2025 Royal Court during an event at Dillard’s in Mall St. Matthews. Five young women have been selected to serve as Princesses for this year’s 70th Kentucky Derby Festival. “Crowning new Kentucky Derby Festival royalty […]

January 8, 2025. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival is adding another race to its spring lineup! A new 5K race will debut on Friday evening, April 25, kicking off a full weekend of racing with the traditional GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon on Saturday, April 26. Registration for the inaugural 5K opens at […]

Thursday, January 9, is the kick-off for the Norton Sports Health Training Program to prepare runners and walkers for the GE Appliances miniMarathon, Marathon and Relay set for Saturday, April 26. The free 15-week Norton Sports Health Training Program offers training tips and weekly group runs for participants with all levels of experience. The January […]

POSTER AND MERCHANDISE LINE TO BE UNVEILED IN JANUARY December 12, 2024. Louisville, KY. – A Louisville artist who describes her paintings as a love letter to her home state will play a creative and colorful role in the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival! Kim Perry has been selected as the Festival’s Official Poster Artist for […]

December 3, 2024, Louisville, KY. – It may be the holiday season, but the Kentucky Derby Festival is already wishing the community a “Happy Derby”! The Derby Festival is unveiling the design of its 2025 Pegasus Pin® TODAY at the Derby in December celebration at the Kentucky Derby Museum. The new design says, “Happy Derby,” […]

REGISTRATION OPENS NEXT WEEK FOR mini & MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM November 13, 2024. Louisville, KY. – Get FREE training with a big finish! The Kentucky Derby Festival and Norton Sports Health are set to help participants go the distance with their annual Training Program for the 2025 GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon. The 15-week Norton […]

CHALLENGE OPENS IN THE HEAT OF TAILGATING SEASON Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Louisville, KY. – Just in time for tailgating season, the Kentucky Derby Festival is calling all burgers bosses. The Festival and the Kentucky Beef Council are looking for the next ‘Derby Burger’ Champion and the 2025 competition opens TODAY – Tuesday, Oct. 22. […]

NEW DAY & START LINE FOR 2025 CYCLING EVENT October 16, 2024. Louisville, KY. – Get ready to roll for the 2025 PNC Tour de Lou! Registration for the Kentucky Derby Festival’s annual cycling experience opens this Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. The event, which has been a community tradition for more than a […]

APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 ROYAL COURT CLOSE SUNDAY October 11, 2024. Louisville, KY. – This is your last weekend to apply to be Kentucky Derby Festival Royalty! The deadline to submit applications to be part of the 2025 Royal Court® is this Sunday, Oct. 13. Young women from Kentucky and Southern Indiana who are full-time college […]

October 8, 2024. Louisville, KY. – You can start making your Derby season plans now! Tickets for all 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival events go on sale this week. From bourbon and wine tastings, to a steamboat race and fashion show, plus, fireworks and family-friendly fun, there’s an event for everyone. Tickets go on sale at […]

WIN DERBY FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE VALUED AT MORE THAN $10,000 FESTIVAL’S FOUNDATION SELLING EXCLUSIVE GOLDEN TICKET October 4, 2024. Louisville, KY. – Get your Golden Tickets for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime Kentucky Derby Festival experience! It’s an opportunity for one lucky winner and a guest to win tickets to some of the Derby season’s […]

October 1, 2024. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival received global recognition this week for its excellence in the festivals and events industry during the International Festivals & Events Association’s (IFEA) annual Convention & Expo in Pittsburgh. The Festival won five awards in various categories for promotions, multimedia, advertising campaigns and merchandise. The IFEA […]

NEW FINISH LINE PLANNED FOR 2025 EVENT September 5, 2024. Louisville, KY. – Ready, set, go! Registration for the GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon officially opens TODAY – Thursday Sept. 5, at 9 a.m. Kentucky’s largest day of road racing is set for Saturday, April 26, 2025, and attracts more than 10,000 runners to Louisville […]

NEW FINISH LINE PLANNED FOR 2025 EVENT August 27, 2024, Louisville, KY. – Ready, set, go! The countdown is on to secure a spot for Kentucky’s largest day of road racing. Registration for the GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon officially opens next week on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 9 a.m. The annual race is set […]

APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 ROYAL COURT OPEN THIS WEEK July 29, 2024. Louisville, KY. – The search is on for Kentucky Derby Festival royalty! Young women from Kentucky and Southern Indiana who are full-time college students (in at least their 2nd year) can apply to be part of the 2025 Royal Court. Applications open Thursday, August […]