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 […]
4/25/2015 – WELLCARE JOINS 2015 DERBY FESTIVAL FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY HEALTH FAIR
April 25, 2015 Louisville, KY. – WellCare Health Plans Inc. joins the Kentucky Derby Festival this year as Presenting Sponsor of the Health Fair. The event promotes healthy families and healthy lifestyles, by offering free health screenings and valuable health information for children and families. The Health Fair is set for Tuesday, April 28, from […]
4/25/2015 – miniMARATHON WINNERS SET COURSE RECORDS DESPITE WET ROAD RACE
April 25, 2015. Louisville, KY. –The Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon presented by Walmart and HumanaVitality kicked off this morning with cool and wet running conditions. This year’s races had around 16,000 registered participants, with about 13,000 starters today at Main and Brook Streets. 2015 marks the 42nd annual miniMarathon and 14th annual Marathon. […]
4/25/2015 – U.S. BANK GREAT BALLOONFEST FIVE FOR FIVE AFTER DODGING RAINY WEATHER
RACE WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT LUNCHEON April 25, 2015 Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival is five for five for this year’s U.S. Bank Great BalloonFest. Near perfect weather conditions and having two balloon races on Friday, allowed the Festival to successfully get in all five ballooning events. Light winds and overcast skies made for […]
4/24/2015 – BEAUTIFUL MORNING FOR U.S. BANK GREAT BALLOON RUSH HOUR RACE
DERBY FESTIVAL MOVES SATURDAY RACE TO FRIDAY EVENING April 24, 2015 Louisville, KY. – Near perfect weather conditions enabled 26 balloons to take off in the U.S. Bank Great Balloon Rush Hour Race this morning. This is the eleventh year for the drive-time race event, which was added to the Festival’s BalloonFest schedule in 2005. […]
4/24/2015 – DERBY FESTIVAL ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TOMORROW
April 24, 2015. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Academic Challenge Presented By Sullivan University is set for tomorrow at Male High School. Jefferson County Public Schools is producing this year’s quick-recall tournament scheduled for 8 AM to NOON. “The Academic Challenge event is a great way to showcase the academic achievements of […]
4/24/2015 – BALLOONS TO DRAW FOR POSITIONS FOR TONIGHT’S GLOW
April 24, 2015 Louisville, KY. – 26 Balloons will draw for positions in tonight’s U.S. Bank Great Balloon Glow at the BalloonFest Position Draw to be held today at NOON at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium in the Brown & Williamson Club. The Position Draw will determine where balloons will be located on the field for […]
4/23/2015 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL FRIDAY
April 23, 2015 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for FRIDAY’S Festival activities. Take a Swing for $1 Million: STOCK YARDS BANK & TRUST COMPANY KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTEST SM. Now-April 25: 10 AM – 8:30 PM, April 26: 10 AM – 5 PM, Semi-finals 6 PM. Seneca Golf Course […]
4/23/2014 – FEST-A-VILLE, CHOW WAGON OPEN FOR BUSINESS
April 23, 2015. Louisville, KY. – Opening today, Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront and Chow Wagon venues will offer entertainment and activities for patrons of all ages. This ultimate entertainment experience features the Waterfront Jam presented by the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign with national talent, family fun, food vendors, an expanded midway area, Ferris […]
4/22/2015 – PNC TOUR DE LOU CYCLING EVENT ON SUNDAY
LATE REGISTRATION STILL AVAILABLE April 22, 2015. Louisville, KY. The Kentucky Derby Festival’s cycling event – PNC Tour de Lou – will ride through Louisville this Sunday, April 26. For cyclists who still want to participate, late registration is available this week. They can register on site at the Kentucky Derby Festival Race Expo at […]
