5/1/2017 – SPECIAL PREVIEW OF REPUBLIC BANK PEGASUS PARADE TOMORROW
May 1, 2017. Louisville, KY. – Festival fans can get a special preview of this week’s parade at the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade Preview Party tomorrow, Tuesday, May 2, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in South Wing C. 2017 marks the 62nd annual parade, which will feature approximately 100 units marching down Broadway on Thursday, May 4. […]
5/1/2017 – TEXAS ROADHOUSE SWEEPS THORNTONS GREAT BED RACES
May 1, 2017 Louisville, KY. – A crowd of 3,000 racing fans cheered tonight as Texas Roadhouse and Bubba’s 33 (Texas Roadhouse’s new pizza and burger concept restaurant) were named champions at the Thorntons Great Bed Races. 42 teams pushed their decorated beds on wheels around the figure-eight course, competing for the fastest times. Texas […]
5/1/2017 – BEDS TO ROLL AT BROADBENT ARENA TODAY
May 1, 2017 Louisville, KY. – Beds on wheels will be in high gear today as they participate in the Thorntons Kentucky Derby Festival Great Bed Races. More than 40 teams are expected to race their decorated beds on wheels around the figure-eight course. The theme of the 28th annual event is “Race for the […]
4/29/2017 – Festival Officials Planning For Tonight’s Balloon Glow
Festival Officials planning for tonight’s balloon glow, winds could still be a factor. Derby Festival Officials continue to monitor the weather for the U.S. Bank Great Balloon Glow, which was rescheduled for tonight at 9 p.m. at the Kentucky Exposition Center. While no inclement weather is expected, there is still a potential for high winds. […]
4/29/2017 – DERBY FESTIVAL PLANNING FOR TONIGHT’S BALLOON GLOW
April 29, 2017 Louisville, KY. – Derby Festival Officials continue to monitor the weather for the U.S. Bank Great Balloon Glow, which was rescheduled for tonight at 9 p.m. at the Kentucky Exposition Center. While no inclement weather is expected, there is still a potential for high winds. Festival Officials want to make sure patrons […]
4/29/2017 – WEATHER DELAYS KDF ROAD RACES, BUT DOESN’T DAMPEN RUNNERS’ SPIRITS
April 29, 2017. Louisville, KY. –The Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon presented by Walmart and Humana got underway shortly after 9 a.m. this morning, after three delays due to the threat of severe weather. Runners, while anxious to get the race started, took shelter and waited patiently for storms to move out of the […]
4/28/2017 – BEAUTIFUL MORNING FOR U.S. BANK GREAT BALLOON RUSH HOUR RACE
April 28, 2017 Louisville, KY. – Perfect weather conditions enabled 22 balloons to take off in the U.S. Bank Great Balloon Rush Hour Race this morning. This is the thirteenth year for the drive-time race event, which was added to the Festival’s BalloonFest schedule in 2005. The competition got underway just after 7 AM at […]
4/28/2017 – DERBY FESTIVAL YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY ON SUNDAY
April 28, 2017. Louisville, KY. – Families are invited to the North Great Lawn inside Kroger’s Festival this Sunday, April 30, from 1-4 p.m. for the YMCA Healthy Kids Day Presented by Humana. The Derby Festival joined forces with the YMCA of Greater Louisville and Humana to bring free family fun to the Waterfront. “We […]
4/28/2017 – CELEBRATION SUNDAY RETURNS WITH CHRISTIAN CONCERT AND GOSPELFEST
April 28, 2017 Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival’s Celebration Sunday returns this weekend with a Christian Contemporary concert and gospel choir showcase. Featured on the Music Stage at the Chow Wagon, the Passport GospelFest will begin at 2 p.m with performances until 7 p.m. Celebration Sunday presented by WJIE, which will feature Sidewalk […]
4/27/2017 – PNC TOUR DE LOU CYCLING EVENT ON SUNDAY
April 27, 2017. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival is partnering with the Louisville Bicycle Club to produce the PNC Tour de Lou, which will ride through Louisville this Sunday, April 30. Created for cyclists of all experience levels, this is the Festival’s fourth annual bike event. For riders who still want to participate, […]
4/27/2017 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TODAY
April 27, 2017 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for THURSDAY’S Festival activities. Take a Swing for $1 Million: Stock Yards Bank KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTEST SM. Now-April 29: 10 AM – 8:30 PM, April 30: 10 AM – 5 PM, Semi-finals 6 PM. Seneca Golf Course Driving Range. $1 […]
4/27/2017 – U.S. BANK GREAT BALLOON CHARITY RACE CANCELLED THURSDAY MORNING
April 27, 2017 Louisville, KY. – The U.S. Bank Derby Festival Great Balloon Charity Race, scheduled to fly this morning from Bowman Field, has been cancelled due to rain, high winds and wind shear, which create unfavorable flying conditions. 15 local celebrities and media personalities were set to compete in the race and try to […]
4/26/2017 – DERBY FESTIVAL NAMES 2017 GRAND MARSHAL AND RELEASES CELEBRITY GUEST LIST
April 26, 2017 Louisville, KY. – Dolvett Quince, known for six seasons on the hit NBC show “The Biggest Loser,” will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2017 Republic Bank Pegasus Parade. The 62nd annual parade is set to march down Broadway on Thursday, May 4th. “As a leader in his field of health and […]
4/25/2017 – DERBY FESTIVAL RACE EXPO OPENS THURSDAY AT NEW LOCATION
April 25, 2017. Louisville, KY. – The Race Expo and Packet Pick-up for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon® presented by Walmart and Humana opens on Thursday at a new location. The Race Expo is temporarily moving to the West Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) on April 27 and 28, 2017. The Expo is […]
4/25/2017 – CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED SPONSORS FREE ADMISSION FOR OPENING DAY AT KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE
April 25, 2017 Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival’s ultimate entertainment venue – Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront – opens this Thursday, April 27. Thanks to Churchill Downs, Inc., there will be free admission on opening day. So, for that day only, patrons will not need a Pegasus Pin to enter Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. The […]
4/25/2017 – U.S. BANK GREAT BALLOONFEST TAKES FLIGHT THIS WEEK
April 25, 2017. Louisville, KY. – The U.S. Bank Kentucky Derby Festival Great BalloonFest returns this week with five hot-air balloon events held over the course of three days. It lifts off this Thursday, April 27, and runs through Saturday, April 29. The balloon festivities kick-off this Thursday, April 27, with the U.S. Bank Great […]
4/24/2017 – THE 30th ANNUAL “TASTE OF DERBY FESTIVAL” BENEFITING DARE TO CARE FOOD BANK
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 1, 2017) – Celebrating 30 years – Nothing is sweeter than giving! Hold on tight for a night of philanthropy and fun with great food for a great cause! Celebrating its 30th year, the Dare to Care Food Bank “Taste of Derby Festival” will be held Tuesday,April 25th, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in […]
4/24/2017 – REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR DERBY FESTIVAL ROAD RACES
April 24, 2017. Louisville, KY. – Registration is now closed for the 2017 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon presented by Walmart and Humana set for this Saturday, April 29. There will be no late registration. But, race organizers will offer 250 “Charity Bibs” for runners who missed the registration deadline. The bibs – which […]
4/23/2017 – FANS BRAVE THE ELEMENTS FOR THUNDER: LOCAL & ORIGINAL
April 22, 2017. Louisville, KY. – A day that started with less than ideal weather conditions, ended in a bang with the 2017 Thunder Over Louisville. 250,000-300,000 fans braved the elements for this year’s Kentucky Derby Festival Opening Ceremonies. Thanks to the generous support of the event’s corporate sponsors – Horseshoe Southern Indiana, LG&E, Meijer, […]
4/21/2017 – THUNDER WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
April 21, 2017. Louisville, KY. There are several Kentucky Derby Festival activities this weekend in addition to Festival’s Opening Ceremonies: Thunder Over Louisville. Through Sunday, April 23 GIVE A DAY: MAYOR’S WEEK OF SERVICE. Citywide week of volunteering to help others. Help make Louisville the most compassionate city in the world. Individuals, companies and groups […]
