4/29/2015 – BELLE OF LOUISVILLE WINS GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE
April 29, 2015. Louisville, KY. – It’s been a competitive day on the wharf as crews from the Belle of Louisville and the Belle of Cincinnati went head to head, competing in a series of tasks leading up to the historic Kentucky Derby Festival Great Steamboat Race tonight. After all the points were tallied, the […]
4/29/2015 – 60th REPUBLIC BANK PEGASUS PARADE STEPS OFF TOMORROW
April 29, 2015. Louisville, KY. – The event that started the Kentucky Derby Festival – the 60th annual Republic Bank Pegasus Parade – steps off TOMORROW, April 30, 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 […]
4/29/2015 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE DERBY FESTIVAL ON THURSDAY
April 29, 2015 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for THURSDAY’S Festival activities. Star Gazing: 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 Lite 106.9. Parade On Broadway: REPUBLIC BANK […]
4/28/2015 – LOUISVILLE MAN SAYS BOREDOM HELPED HIM WIN FIRST PRIZE IN HOLE-IN-ONE CONTEST
April 28, 2015 Louisville, KY. – The clear skies made a perfect night for golfing, but didn’t help any of golfers get the $1 million prize at the Finals of the Stock Yards Bank Kentucky Derby Festival $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest. 56 competitors took swings at the green, set up 150 yards away […]
4/28/2015 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE DERBY FESTIVAL ON WEDNESDAY
April 28, 2015 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for WEDNESDAY’S Festival activities. Bounce Around: 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 2015 Pegasus Pin® . Obstacle course competition that benefits Christian Care Communities. Sponsor: Louisville Inflatables. Media […]
4/28/2015 – TWO BELLES TO BATTLE FOR RIVERBOAT SUPREMACY
COMPETITION BEGINS ON LAND AT 2 P.M. WEDNESDAY April 28, 2015. 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 […]
4/28/2015 – DERBY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES MORE CELEBRITY GUESTS
April 28, 2015 Louisville, KY. – The stars are coming out for Kentucky Derby Festival events. Derby Festival is adding more celebrities to this year’s guest list. Many will take part in both the Celebrity Day at the Downs event on Thursday, April 30, as well as the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade later that same […]
2/27/2015 – HOLE-IN-ONE FINALS SET FOR TUESDAY AT SENECA GOLF COURSE
April 27, 2015 Louisville, KY. – 56 golfers will take a swing at $1 million in tomorrow’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. TOMORROW (Tuesday, April 28) at Seneca Golf Course, Hole #8. Each Finalist gets one shot at the […]
4/27/2015 – NEW CHAMPIONS NAMED AT THORNTONS GREAT BED RACES
April 27, 2015 Louisville, KY. – A crowd of 3,000 racing fans cheered tonight as Texas Roadhouse and Ford Motor Company were named Champions at the Thorntons Great Bed Races. 40 teams pushed their decorated beds on wheels around the figure-eight course, competing for the fastest times. Texas Roadhouse won the Champions Division with a […]
4/27/2015 – DERBY FESTIVAL BEERFEST ON TAP FOR WEDNESDAY
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR CRAFT BREWERY SHOWCASE April 27, 2015 – LOUISVILLE, KY – Lift your glass! The Kentucky Derby Festival BeerFest presented by American Founders Bank returns on Wednesday, April 29. It will be held on the Overlook at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Held from 6- 10 p.m., BeerFest features beer tasting sessions […]
4/27/2015 – FESTIVAL POKER TOURNAMENT TAKES TO THE WATER ON TUESDAY
April 27, 2015. Louisville, KY. – There is sure to be a full house at the 9th annual Kentucky Derby Festival Texas Hold‘Em Poker Tournament on Tuesday, April 28. The event returns on board the Belle of Cincinnati, which will be docked at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Boarding and check-in begin at 4 PM, […]
4/27/2015 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TUESDAY
April 27, 2014 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for TUESDAY’S Festival activities. Free Health Screenings for Families and Children: KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL HEALTH FAIR PRESENTED BY WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS. 5 PM – 9 PM. Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing C. Admission is free with a 2015 Pegasus Pin®. $8 KEC parking fee. Promoting healthy […]
4/27/2015 – FESTIVAL FARM TO TABLE DINNER FEATURES REGIONALLY INSPIRED CUISINE
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR VIP EVENT April 27, 2015– LOUISVILLE, KY – Regionally inspired cuisine takes center stage at tomorrow’s WineFest Farm to Table Dinner presented by Kentucky Proud. This is the second year for the dinner, held from 6-8 p.m. on the Belvedere, adjacent to the Kentucky Proud WineFest. The VIP ticket includes dinner […]
4/27/2015 – FESTIVAL WINEFEST UNCORKS TUESDAY ON THE BELVEDERE
April 27, 2015– LOUISVILLE, KY – The two-day Kentucky Proud WineFest returns to the Belvedere tomorrow and Wednesday. 20 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 from 5-9 […]
4/27/2015 – SPECIAL PREVIEW OF REPUBLIC BANK PEGASUS PARADE TOMORROW
April 27, 2015. 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. 2015 marks the 60th annual parade, which will feature approximately 100 units marching down Broadway on Thursday, April 30. Each parade float […]
4/26/2015 – BEDS TO ROLL AT BROADBENT ARENA ON MONDAY
April 26, 2015 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 dormitory area will be staged outside Broadbent Arena and will […]
4/26/2015 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL MONDAY
April 26, 2015 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for MONDAY’S Festival activities. Teeing it up with kids: KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL DON FIGHTMASTER GOLF OUTING FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN. 9 AM – Noon. Children’s golf event. New location: Seneca Golf Course. Free for spectators. Sponsor: Kentucky PGA Foundation. For more information, call (502) 243-8295, ext. 307 […]
4/25/2015 – GREATHOUSE SHRYOCK AND JOHNSON TRADITIONAL WIN ACADEMIC CHALLENGE
April 25, 2015. Louisville, KY. – Teams from Jefferson County Elementary and Middle Schools took part in the 2015 Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Academic Challenge Presented By Sullivan University at Male High School on Saturday. After six rounds, Greathouse Shryock Elementary School defeated Bradeis Elementary School in the Elementary School Division finals. Johnson Traditional Middle […]
4/25/2015 – DERBY FESTIVAL CELEBRATION SUNDAY FEATURES CHRISTIAN CONCERT AND GOSPELFEST
Afternoon of Music Performances Starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday April 25, 2015 Louisville, KY. – Christian contemporary music and a gospel choir showcase will take 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 […]
4/25/2015 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL SUNDAY
April 25, 2015 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for SUNDAY’S Festival activities. Final Day To Take a Swing for $1 Million: STOCK YARDS BANK & TRUST COMPANY KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTEST SM. April 26: 10 AM – 5 PM, Semi-finals 6 PM. Seneca Golf Course Driving Range. $1 per […]
