2/27/2015 – 2015 PEGASUS PINS OUT EVERYWHERE STARTING MONDAY, MARCH 2
Friday, February 27, 2015. Louisville, KY. – Pegasus Pin Madness starts Monday! The Kentucky Derby Festival’s 43rd edition of the Pegasus Pin officially goes on sale Monday, March 2, at more than 1,000 retail outlets and participating financial institutions. Since February 24, the pins have only been available at Hard Rock Café Louisville. The 2015 […]
2/27/2015 – MCDONALD’S® RESTAURANTS OF KENTUCKIANA ANNOUNCES NEW THUNDER PROMOTION
THUNDER INSIDERS TO GET INSIDE SCOOP ON THE SHOW February 27, 2015. Louisville, KY. – Starting next month, Thunder fans will have a chance for an exclusive “inside” look at the show thanks to McDonald’s® Restaurants of Kentuckiana and their new Thunder Insider program. Local McDonald’s Owner/Operators and the Kentucky Derby Festival made the announcement […]
2/26/2015 – THE DERBY FESTIVAL IS BRINGING ON SPRING!
2015 POSTER, MERCHANDISE AND MORE UNVEILED TONIGHT Thursday, February 26, 2015. Louisville, KY. – Spring was in the air tonight as a sold out crowd joined the Kentucky Derby Festival to unveil elements of its upcoming festivities, including the 2015 Official Poster and Merchandise line. The first Official KDF event of the New Year – […]
2/26/2015 – TICKETS FOR ALL DERBY FESTIVAL EVENTS ON SALE MONDAY!
February 26, 2015. Louisville, KY. – Tickets for Kentucky Derby Festival events go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 2. To purchase tickets call the Derby Festival Hotline at (502) 584-FEST between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or order online at www.kdf.org 24 hours/7 days a week. “We have another […]
2/25/2015 – FIRST DERBY FESTIVAL EVENT TOMORROW
2015 “Official” Derby Festival Poster to be Released at Event February 25, 2015, Louisville, KY. The Kentucky Derby Festival wants you to start thinking spring! Their first official event of 2015 – Festival Unveiled – is tomorrow, Feb. 26, at The Ice House in Downtown Louisville. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. Tickets are […]
2/24/2015 – THE FIRST SIGN OF SPRING – DERBY FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2015 PEGASUS PINS
HARD ROCK CAFÉ FIRST PLACE YOU CAN PURCHASE THIS YEAR’S PINS Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Louisville, KY. – It’s a sure sign of spring! The Kentucky Derby Festival’s 43rd edition of the Pegasus Pins was unveiled this morning at Louisville’s Hard Rock Café. The Fourth Street Live restaurant is also the first place you can […]
2/23/2015 – VANCE JOY TO HEADLINE DERBY FESTIVAL CONCERT
SHOW SET FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30 February 23, 2015 Louisville, KY. On tour with Taylor Swift this summer, you can see Vance Joy first at the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Waterfront Jam Presented by the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign. The FREE concert is set for Thursday, April 30, at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. Special guest MisterWives will […]
2/19/2015 – FIRST DERBY FESTIVAL EVENT OF 2015 SET FOR NEXT WEEK
February 19, 2015, Louisville, KY. The Kentucky Derby Festival may have a cure for your cabin fever. Their first official event of 2015 – Festival Unveiled – is set for next Thursday, Feb. 26, at The Ice House in Downtown Louisville. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. Tickets are $30 and are still available […]
2/17/2015 – DERBY FESTIVAL FANS TO VOTE ON NEXT ‘DERBY BURGER’ CHAMPION
COMPETITION NOW TAKING RECIPE SUBMISSIONS February 17, 2015. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival and the Kentucky Beef Council are looking for the next ‘Derby Burger’ Champion. Starting February 16, hamburger recipes will be accepted for submission in the fourth annual “Derby Burger Challenge,” sponsored by the Kentucky Beef Council. Recipes can be submitted […]
2/9/2015 – JOHN R. ELLIOTT HERO CAMPAIGN TO SPONSOR KDF ‘WATERFRONT JAM’
9 DAYS OF LIVE MUSIC KICKS OFF THURSDAY, APRIL 23 February 5, 2015 Louisville, KY. Kentucky Derby Festival is calling on fans to be HEROes this spring. KDF and Kentucky’s Office of Highway Safety announced today that the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers will be the Presenting Sponsor of this year’s Waterfront […]
2/5/2015 – Derby Festival Unveils Official PNC Tour de Lou Jersey
The Kentucky Derby Festival has unveiled this year’s official jersey for the 2015 PNC Tour de Lou cycling event. More than 100 cyclists and fans attended the unveiling held tonight at Hard Rock Café, including Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer. The brightly colored jerseys feature KDF’s signature Pegasus logo and a cyclist. This year’s PNC Tour […]
2/3/2015 – SIX SPONSORS SIGN ON FOR 2015 THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE “BOOM WITH A VIEW” PROMISES SENSORY OVERLOAD
February 3, 2015 Louisville, KY. – Six companies are returning to sponsor this year’s Thunder Over Louisville – the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies. KDF made the announcement at their headquarters this morning. Horseshoe Southern Indiana, KentuckyOne Health, LG&E, Meijer, UPS and Valero are all presenting sponsors of the 2015 Thunder Over Louisville fireworks and […]
1/27/2015 – THORNTONS IS TEAMING UP WITH KDF FOR THE 2015 GREAT BED RACES
January 27, 2015 Louisville, KY. This year’s Great Bed Races moves into high gear with Thorntons as the new title sponsor. Set for Monday, April 27, at Broadbent Arena, more than 40 teams are expected to race their decorated beds on wheels around the figure-eight course. Team registration is now open online at www.kdf.org. “Thorntons […]
1/12/2015 – DERBY FESTIVAL INTRODUCES 2015 ROYAL COURT
Jan. 12, 2015. Louisville, KY. – The five women selected to serve as Princesses in the 2015 Kentucky Derby Festival’s Royal Court were introduced this afternoon at Macy’s at Oxmoor Center. The Derby Festival’s Royal Court Program is coordinated by The Fillies, Inc., a volunteer group that works closely with the Festival. Fillies President Suanne […]
1/12/2015 – MACY’S DERBY FESTIVAL FASHION SHOW TO BRING HOTTEST SPRING FASHIONS TO THE RUNWAY
TICKETS ON SALE TODAY! January 12, 2015. Louisville, KY. – Ready for warmer weather? It’s time to start planning what you’ll wear to all those springtime events. The Kentucky Derby Festival and Macy’s can help. For the third year, Macy’s is returning as the title sponsor of the Macy’s Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show […]
1/7/2015 – 2015 DERBY FESTIVAL POSTER ROLLS OFF THE PRESSES
IMAGE TO BE PART OF ‘FESTIVAL UNVEILED’ ON FEB. 26 January 7, 2015 Louisville, KY. The 2015 Kentucky Derby Festival Poster rolled off the presses this morning at Clark & Riggs Printing in Louisville. This year’s Festival poster image is designed by Louisville native, Karen Boone. There will be both an Official and a Limited […]
12/17/2014 – KROGER SIGNS MULTI-YEAR SPONSORSHIP WITH KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL
Dec. 17, 2014. Louisville, KY. The Kroger Company will continue its long running support of the Kentucky Derby Festival. The grocery chain has extended its multi-year title sponsorship of Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront for another five years through 2019. “The entire Kroger team is proud to continue our partnership with the Kentucky Derby Festival,” […]
12/15/14 – 2015 DERBY FESTIVAL POSTER ARTIST PAINTS “GREEN” IMAGE
December 15, 2014. Louisville, KY. It doesn’t feel much like spring outside, but planning for the 2015 Kentucky Derby Festival is well underway. Today the Festival named Louisville native, Karen Boone, the artist for the Official Poster of the 2015 Festival. “I love being the Kentucky Derby poster artist,” said Karen Boone. “Growing up in […]
12/10/2014 – READY TO RUN? TRAIN FOR FREE WITH DERBY FESTIVAL AND NORTON SPORTS HEALTH
REGISTRATION FOR FREE TRAINING PROGRAM OPENS DEC. 12 Dec. 10, 2014. Louisville, KY. – If you’re ready to run, you can sign up now to train for FREE with Norton Sports Health and Kentucky Derby Festival. The annual Training Program helps prepare runners and walkers for the KDF Marathon and miniMarathon in the spring. Interested […]
12/9/2014 – U.S. AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS TO HELP KICK OFF 2015 DERBY FESTIVAL
U.S. Army Golden Knights Also Set to Perform at Thunder Over Louisville Dec. 9, 2014– LOUISVILLE, KY – America’s Ambassadors in Blue, the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds, will perform at the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies: Thunder Over Louisville. They’ll be joined by the U.S. Army’s Parachute Team, the Golden Knights. Both teams released their 2015 show […]
