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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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  […]

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 […]

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,” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dec. 2, 2014. Louisville, KY.   – The Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation invites school students to participate in the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Student Art Contest. The contest is open to students in grades K-12 around Kentuckiana and is now taking submissions. Applications and contest information are now available online at www.kdf.org. All work must be […]

November 18, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation’s Ho Ho Hold’Em Poker Tournament returns on Saturday, December 6th, just in time for the holidays.  The second annual tournament will be held at Horseshoe Southern Indiana in the First Floor Poker Room beginning at 5p.m. Check-in begins at 4 p.m., tournament starts at […]

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR PARADE PARTICIPANTS October 22, 2014 Louisville, KY. The Kentucky Derby Festival is looking for participants for next year’s Republic Bank Pegasus Parade. 2015 marks the 60th annual parade, which will march down Broadway on Thursday, April 30.  The Festival is looking for participants in the following categories: Equestrian, Specialty Unit, Marching Band, Inflatable and […]

BRINGS HOME RECORD NUMBER OF AWARDS October 1, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival was awarded many top honors at the 59th Annual International Festival & Events Association’s Convention and Expo.  The awards were given this week during the IFEA / Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Pinnacle Awards ceremony in Kansas City, Kansas. Derby Festival took […]

BRINGS HOME RECORD NUMBER OF AWARDS September 30, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival was awarded many top honors at the 59th Annual International Festival & Events Association’s Convention and Expo. The awards were given yesterday during the IFEA / Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Pinnacle Awards ceremony in Kansas City, Kansas. Derby Festival […]

REGISTRATION FOR TOUR DE LOU OPENS OCT. 1 September 30, 2014 Louisville, KY.  The Kentucky Derby Festival’s cycling event – Tour de Lou – returns in 2015 with a new title sponsor.  PNC has signed on as title sponsor for the second year of the event, set for Sunday, April 26, 2015.  Registration for the […]

Invites Ky., Southern Indiana schools to take part in KDF Spelling Bee September 25, 2014 Louisville, KY.  The search is on for super spellers from Kentucky and Southern Indiana.  The Kentucky Derby Festival is looking for contestants to participate in the 22nd annual Ford Motor Company Spelling Bee in March of next year. Students wishing to […]

September 16, 2014 Louisville, KY.  Top honors today for Thunder Over Louisville, the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies. The annual air show and fireworks spectacular has made the 2014 “Top 100 Events” list in the United States. The list is put together by BizBash – the leading trade media for event and meeting organizers and event marketers. […]

2ND ANNUAL PEGASUS PIN PARTY SET FOR SEPT. Sept. 3, 2014. Louisville, KY.   – You don’t have to wait until next spring to celebrate with the Kentucky Derby Festival!  The public is invited to the Festival’s second annual Pegasus Pin Party. The event is scheduled for this Saturday, September 6th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at […]

Aug. 21, 2014 Louisville, KY.   – The partnership between Kentucky’s two largest half-marathons returns for runners in 2015.  The Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon presented by Walmart and HumanaVitality in Louisville and Lexington’s RunTheBluegrass Half-Marathon presented by John’s Run/Walk Shop joined forces last year to create the Kentucky Half Classic, encouraging runners to participate in both events. “It’s […]

August 18, 2014 Louisville, KY.– Next week, the Kentucky Derby Festival begins its search for members of the 2015 Royal Court. The application process opens online on Monday, August 25, at www.kdf.org.Young women from Kentucky or Southern Indiana who are full-time college students are eligible. The deadline for submissions is October 10. The Festival’s Royal Court is a […]