January 30, 2017 Louisville, KY. – If you’re interested in participating in this year’s Republic Bank Pegasus Parade, you have through tomorrow to submit an application. The Kentucky Derby Festival’s oldest event is set for Thursday, May 4. Registration opened online in October and the deadline to submit an application is January 31. The Festival […]

Jan. 27, 2017. Louisville, KY. – If you’ve been waiting to register for the Marathon or miniMarathon, the time is now! Registration fees for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon Presented by Walmart and Humana are set to increase on Wednesday, Feb. 1. For runners who register by midnight of Tuesday, Jan. 31, entry […]

January 26, 2017. Louisville, KY.   – Time to start planning what you’ll be wearing this spring to all the Derby Festival events.  You’ll find the latest looks and hottest trends at the Macy’s Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show on March 30th.  Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 27th at 10 a.m. The event […]

January 25, 2017. Louisville, KY.   – A sign of spring! The Kentucky Derby Festival’s 2017 poster rolled off the presses this morning at Impressions Incorporated in Louisville. This year’s poster is designed by Louisville resident and self-taught artist, Ron Jasin. The image Jasin created for the Kentucky Derby Festival is a colorful montage of Louisville […]

January 9, 2017. Louisville, KY.   – A sign of spring in Kentuckiana, new Derby Festival Royalty was named this morning. The five women selected to serve as Princesses in the 2017 Kentucky Derby Festival Royal Court were introduced in a ceremony at Macy’s at Oxmoor Center. The Royal Court Program is coordinated by The Fillies, […]

January 6, 2017 Louisville, KY.  – The Kentucky Derby Festival has selected Louisville resident and self-taught artist, Ron Jasin, as the Official Poster Artist for the 2017 Derby Festival. His artwork will be featured throughout the Festival’s Official Poster and Merchandise line in 2017. It will also be showcased at the Derby Festival’s first event […]

Dec. 8, 2016, Louisville, KY.   – If you’re planning to run or walk your way to the finish line of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Marathon or miniMarathon in April, the Norton Sports Health FREE Training Program will give you a jumpstart. The 14-week program helps prepare runners and walkers for the Derby Festival’s road races.  […]

November 30, 2016. Louisville, KY.   – The Kentucky Derby Festival is getting in the holiday spirit and offering special ticket packages for some of the 2017 events. The ticket packages go on sale December 1, at KDF.org and include three of the Festival’s popular social events: Festival Unveiled Presented by Citizens Union Bank and Four […]

November 28, 2016. Louisville, KY.   – If you plan to shop on Cyber Monday, add the Kentucky Derby Festival to your list. They have some great deals for VIPs, runners and cyclists. You can save $10 on a new Thorobred Membership, the Kentucky Derby Festival’s VIP (Very Important Perks) Program. Join on Cyber Monday via […]

November 15, 2016. Louisville, KY.   – The Kentucky Derby Festival is giving runners another chance at winning free or discounted registration for the 2017 Marathon and miniMarathon presented by Walmart and Humana. Race Officials are hosting a special Race for Rewards promotion in conjunction with the grand opening of the new Walmart SuperCenter on Outer […]

October 28, 2016 Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival is looking for participants for next year’s Republic Bank Pegasus Parade. 2017 marks the 62nd annual parade, which will march down Broadway on Thursday, May 4.  Registration for the parade is now open online. The Festival is looking for participants in the following categories: Equestrian, […]

October 24, 2016. Louisville, KY.  – The Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation is giving away a one-of-kind experience with the raffle of a Golden Ticket for the upcoming 2017 Festival. The lucky winner will experience the Derby Festival like never before! Raffle tickets are 50 dollars each and ONLY 500 will be sold. Proceeds from the […]

September 30, 2016 Louisville, KY. – Louisville’s own Linkin’ Bridge, finalist on season 11 of America’s Got Talent, will serve as Honorary Grand Marshals of the 2017 Republic Bank Pegasus Parade.  The 62nd annual parade is set to march down Broadway on Thursday, May 4, 2017. “Over the years, the parade has featured a who’s […]

September 30, 2016. Louisville, KY. – Riders up! Registration for the PNC Tour de Lou – the Kentucky Derby Festival’s annual cycling event – opens online October 1st, at KDF.org.  Set for Sunday, April 30, 2017, this will be the fourth year for the cycling event. It will feature three different distances and be capped […]

September 27, 2016 Louisville, KY. –  Exciting news for the Kentucky Derby Festival tonight. Louisville’s annual civic celebration received several top honors at the International Festivals & Events Association’s (IFEA) Convention and Expo in Tucson, Arizona. The Derby Festival was runner-up to New South Wales (Australia) in the “Best Overall Festival Program in the World” […]

September 14, 2016 Louisville, KY.  The Kentucky Derby Festival is looking for contestants to participate in the 24th annual Ford Motor Company Spelling Bee on March 11, 2017. This event will return to the Bomhard Theater at The Kentucky Center.  Students wishing to participate in the Festival’s Spelling Bee must first take part in their […]

August 31, 2016 Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival begins its search for new royalty next week! The application process for the 2017 Royal Court opens online on Tuesday, September 6, at KDF.org. Young women from Kentucky or Southern Indiana who are full-time college students are eligible. The deadline for submissions is October 16. […]

Aug. 22, 2016. Louisville, KY.   – You’re invited to the Kentucky Derby Festival’s fourth annual Pegasus Pin Party. The event is set for Saturday, August 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Festival’s headquarters at 1001 S. Third Street in Louisville. The party will feature discount pricing on all past year pins, as […]

August 4, 2016. Louisville, KY.   – The Kentucky Derby Festival invites runners to help celebrate registration opening for the 2017 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon presented by Walmart and Humana. The Festival will kick-off registration with a special Race for Rewards promotion on Friday, August 12th, from 6 a.m. through 10 a.m. at the […]

June 30, 2016. Louisville, KY.   – The Kentucky Derby Festival’s 2016 Opening Ceremonies – Thunder Over Louisville – will be re-broadcast on the American Forces Network Broadcast Center (AFN-BC) to more than a half million U.S. Armed Forces personnel and Department of Defense civilian employees and their families stationed overseas on Independence Day. The 90-minute […]