6/20/2016 – DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION CHARITY PROGRAM RAISES NEARLY $200,000 IN 2016
June 20, 2016. Louisville, KY. – The 2016 Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Charity Module Program raised nearly $200,000 in 2016 for local charities. 33 different charitable organizations benefitted from the program by having individual runners and running teams participate in the 2016 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon presented by Walmart and Humana on April […]
6/14/2016 – LOCAL EDUCATOR TO LEAD 2017 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL
June 14, 2016. Louisville, KY. – Lisa Stevenson will chair the 2017 Kentucky Derby Festival. She was elected by the Kentucky Derby Festival, Inc., Board of Directors at its annual meeting last night at The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Stevenson is an Instructor and Assistant Athletic Director at DuPont Manual High School. She […]
5/31/2016 – DERBY FESTIVAL YARD SALE SET FOR JUNE 3-4
May 31, 2016. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival will hold its 15th annual Yard Sale on Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4, at the KDF office at 1001 South Third Street in Old Louisville. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 12 […]
5/25/2016 – VINCENZO’S COOKING UP FUNDRAISER FOR DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION
May 25, 2016. Louisville, KY. – Vincenzo and Agostino Gabriele will host their fifth annual “Night at Vincenzo’s” fund-raiser for the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation on Sunday, June 5. The elegant event will be held at Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant, 150 South Fifth St. The benefit, which is open to the public, will begin at 6 […]
5/5/2016 – 61ST REPUBLIC BANK PEGASUS PARADE MARCHES DOWN BROADWAY
May 5, 2016. Louisville, KY. – The skies cleared just in time for the 61st Republic Bank Pegasus Parade to march down Broadway this evening. A crowd estimated at over 100,000 gathered downtown to watch the Kentucky Derby Festival’s oldest and inaugural event. Themed ‘Fun for the Arts,’ this year’s parade celebrated all those groups who bring […]
5/4/2016 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ON THURSDAY
May 4, 2016 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for THURSDAY’S Festival activities. Stars at Churchill Downs: KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL CELEBRITY DAY AT THE DOWNS PRESENTED BY KENTUCKIANA HONDA DEALERS. 11:30 AM. Churchill Downs, Sixth Floor. SOLD OUT. Sponsor: Kentuckiana Honda Dealers. Contributing Sponsor: Macy’s. Media Sponsors: Nfocus Magazine and 106.9 PLAY. Parade is Fun […]
5/4/2016 – REPUBLIC BANK PEGASUS PARADE STEPS OFF TOMORROW
May 4, 2016. Louisville, KY. – The event that started the Kentucky Derby Festival – the 61st annual Republic Bank Pegasus Parade – steps off TOMORROW, May 5, at 5 p.m. The parade will march west on Broadway from Campbell to Ninth Street. The parade is one of the festival’s most cherished and popular events, attracting thousands […]
5/3/2016 – TWO BELLES TO BATTLE FOR RIVERBOAT SUPREMACY
May 3, 2016. Louisville, KY. – This year’s Kentucky Derby Festival Great Steamboat Race will feature two vessels – the Belle of Louisville and the Belle of Cincinnati – vying for Ohio River supremacy. But it will take more than crossing the finish line on Wednesday to win the race. The winner of the Great […]
5/3/2016 – $1 MILLION PRIZE STILL UP FOR GRABS IN HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTEST
May 3, 2016 Louisville, KY. – The $1 million prize is still up for grabs after 27 years as no one aced Hole #8 at Seneca Golf Course in tonight’s Finals of the Stock Yards Bank Kentucky Derby Festival $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest. Michael Jarboe of Louisville came closest to the pin, hitting […]
5/3/2016 – FESTIVAL WINEFEST UNCORKS TONIGHT ON THE BELVEDERE
May 3, 2016– LOUISVILLE, KY – The two-day Kentucky Proud WineFest returns to the Belvedere tomorrow and Wednesday. Over a dozen wineries from Kentucky and Southern Indiana are scheduled to participate this year. Wine lovers will have two days worth of sampling opportunities and over 200 wine options to choose from. The event is open […]
5/3/2016 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ON WEDNESDAY
May 3, 2016 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for WEDNESDAY’S Festival activities. Bounce for a Good Cause: KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL BATTLE OF THE BOUNCE. 11 AM – 1 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Admission is free with a 2016 Pegasus Pin®. Obstacle course competition that benefits Christian Care Communities, Kentucky and […]
5/3/2016 – HOLE-IN-ONE FINALS TONIGHT AT SENECA GOLF COURSE
May 3, 2016 Louisville, KY. – 56 golfers will take a swing at $1 million in tonight’s Finals for the Stock Yards Bank Kentucky Derby Festival $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest. The Finals begin at 6 p.m. at Seneca Golf Course, Hole #8. Each Finalist gets one shot at the green, set up 150 […]
5/2/2016 – NEW CHAMPIONS NAMED AT THORNTONS GREAT BED RACES
May 2, 2016 Louisville, KY. – A crowd of 3,000 racing fans cheered tonight as Premier Packaging and Bluegrass Indoor Carting were named champions at the Thorntons Great Bed Races. 30 teams pushed their decorated beds on wheels around the figure-eight course, competing for the fastest times. Bluegrass Indoor Carting won the Champions Division with […]
5/2/2016 – SPECIAL PREVIEW OF REPUBLIC BANK PEGASUS PARADE TOMORROW
May 2, 2016. Louisville, KY. – Festival fans can get a special preview of this week’s parade at the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade Preview Party tomorrow at the Kentucky Exposition Center in South Wing C. 2016 marks the 61st annual parade, which will feature approximately 100 units marching down Broadway on Thursday, May 5. Each parade float […]
5/2/2016 – WELLCARE AND DERBY FESTIVAL HOST FAMILY-FRIENDLY HEALTH FAIR ON TUESDAY
May 2, 2016 Louisville, KY. – WellCare of Kentucky, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE:WCG), joins the Kentucky Derby Festival as the 2016 Presenting Sponsor of its signature Health Fair. This annual event promotes healthy families and healthy lifestyles, by offering free health screenings and valuable health information for children and families. The […]
5/2/2016 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TUESDAY
May 2, 2016 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for TUESDAY’S Festival activities. Children’s Golf at Shawnee: KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL DON FIGHTMASTER GOLF OUTING FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN. 9 AM – Noon. Children’s golf event. Shawnee Golf Course. Free for spectators. Sponsor: Kentucky PGA Foundation. For more information, call (502) 243-8295, ext. 307 or (800) 254-2742 […]
5/2/2016 – BEER FLOATS, TEETER TOTTER RIDES AND GAMES ON TAP FOR 2016 BEERFEST
May 2, 2016 – LOUISVILLE, KY – Lift your glass! The Kentucky Derby Festival BeerFest presented by American Founders Bank returns on Wednesday, May 4. There will be more than just beer tasting at this year’s event, thanks to a partnership with The Boston Beer Company. Attendees can participate in the Sam Adam’s Grapefruit squeezing […]
5/1/2016 – BEDS TO ROLL AT BROADBENT ARENA ON MONDAY
May 1, 2016 Louisville, KY. – Beds on wheels will be in high gear tomorrow 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 27th annual event is “Race for the […]
5/1/2016 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL MONDAY
May 1, 2016 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for MONDAY’S Festival activities. Bed Racing: THORNTONS KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT BED RACES. 4 PM Tailgating. 6 PM Parade of Beds. 7 PM Racing. Broadbent Arena. Admission is free with a 2016 Pegasus Pin®. $8 KEC Parking fee. $130 entry fee for team of 5. Sponsor: […]
4/30/2016 – DERBY FESTIVAL CELEBRATION SUNDAY FEATURES CHRISTIAN CONCERT AND GOSPELFEST
April 30, 2016 Louisville, KY. – Christian contemporary music and gospel choirs will be showcased on the stages tomorrow at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. The Passport Health Plan GospelFest starts at 2 p.m. on the Music Stage at Chow Wagon. The Celebration Sunday concert with WJIE featuring Matt Maher, John Tibbs, and Hannah Kerr starts at 5 […]
