4/28/2014 – STUDENT ARTISTS HONORED BY DERBY FESTIVAL
WINNERS ANNOUNCED TOMORROW IN 38TH ANNUAL CONTEST April 28, 2014. Louisville, KY. – More than 30 young artists will be honored tomorrow night for their winning artwork in the 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Student Art Contest presented by the Kentucky School of Art. The awards ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. at […]
4/28/2014 – RIDE THE ‘ROLLERCOASTER OF LOVE’ TOMORROW AT KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE
April 28, 2014. Louisville, KY. – American funk and R&B band, Ohio Players, will headline the Kentucky Derby Festival’s concert on Tuesday, April 29, at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Los Angeles-based band the Original Lakeside will also perform. The concert begins at 8 PM; admission is a 2014 Pegasus Pin. The Ohio Players are […]
4/28/2014 – SPECIAL PREVIEW OF REPUBLIC BANK PEGASUS PARADE TOMORROW
April 28, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The Republic Bank Derby Festival Parade Preview Party will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, April 29) at the Kentucky Exposition Center in South Wing C. This event offers a sneak peek at the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade, which will be held on Thursday, May 1, in downtown Louisville. Each parade […]
4/28/2014 – FESTIVAL POKER TOURNAMENT TAKES TO THE WATER ON TUESDAY
BetAmerica is New Sponsor of Event April 28, 2014. Louisville, KY. – BetAmerica joins the Kentucky Derby Festival this year as the title sponsor of the 8th annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament, set for tomorrow night aboard the Belle of Cincinnati steamboat. “BetAmerica is proud to take part in the fun and excitement the […]
4/28/2014 – DERBY FESTIVAL EVENT OFFERS HEALTH TIPS AND SCREENINGS FOR FAMILIES AND KIDS
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health Fair Set for Tuesday April 28, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health Fair returns this year and will be held in conjunction with the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade Preview Party on Tuesday, April 29. The event, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. […]
4/28/2014 – DERBY FESTIVAL BEERFEST ON TAP FOR APRIL 30
EVENT TO SHOWCASE CRAFT BREWERIES April 28, 2014 – LOUISVILLE, KY – The Kentucky Derby Festival BeerFest presented by American Founders Bank returns this year and will be held on Wednesday, April 30, inside Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Regional and national breweries in Kentuckiana will be showcased at the event from 6 PM […]
4/28/2014 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TUESDAY
April 28, 2014 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for TUESDAY’S Festival activities. Free Health Screenings for Families and Children: ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL HEALTH FAIR. 5 PM – 9 PM. Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing C. Admission is free with a 2014 Pegasus Pin®. $8 KEC parking fee. […]
4/27/2014 – LAST DAY TO TAKE A SWING FOR $1 MILLION
SEMI-FINALS START TONIGHT AT 6 P.M. April 27, 2014. Louisville, KY. – This is the last day of preliminary qualifying rounds for the Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Kentucky Derby Festival $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. it’s $1 per shot at the Seneca Golf Course Driving Range […]
4/27/2014 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL MONDAY
April 27, 2014 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for SUNDAY’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. Shawnee Golf Course. Free for spectators. Sponsor: Kentucky PGA Foundation. For more information, call (502) 243-8295, ext. 307 or (800) […]
4/26/2014 – U.S. BANK GREAT BALLOON RACE SOARS ON SATURDAY MORNING
First time win for pilot Sean Askren April 26, 2014 Louisville, KY. Near perfect weather conditions enabled 31 balloons to take off in the U.S. Bank Great Balloon Race this morning. The competition got underway at 7 AM at Bowman Field, as the wind took the balloons north/northeast to E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park. The […]
4/26/2014 – DERBY FESTIVAL CHANGES COURSE FOR THE GREAT BED RACES
April 26, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival is changing the course of this year’s Great Bed Races set for Monday, April 28 at Broadbent Arena. The new course is a figure 8, adding a new challenge for the competing teams. For the serious bed racers, the Festival is also adding chip timing, […]
4/26/2014 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL SUNDAY
April 26, 2014 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for SUNDAY’S Festival activities. New Cycling Event Takes to the Road: (Coverage Note: Mayor Fischer will ride a portion of the course.) KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TOUR de LOU. Staggered start based on distance: 35-mile ride – 8:30 AM, 20-mile ride – 8:40 AM, 4-mile ride – […]
4/25/2014 – GREAT GRAPES UNCORKED AT KDF WINEFEST
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR TASTING EVENT ON THE BELVEDERE April 25, 2014. Louisville, Ky. – Wine lovers will have two days worth of sampling opportunities when the Kentucky Proud Kentucky Derby Festival WineFest uncorks on Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30, on the Belvedere. The event, which is open from 5-9 p.m. on both […]
4/25/2014 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL SATURDAY
April 25, 2014 Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for FRIDAY’S Festival activities. U.S. Bank Great BalloonFest Takes Flight : U.S. BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT BALLOONFEST SM. Admission is free with a 2014 Pegasus Pin® . Sponsor: U.S. Bank. 7 AM. U.S. Bank Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Race. Bowman Field. Public entrance off […]
4/25/2014 – KIDS GET 2-FOR-1 SPECIAL TOMORROW AT DERBY FESTIVAL HOLE IN ONE GOLF CONTEST
April 25, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Kids under the age of 18 get to take a shot at $1 million tomorrow at the Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest. The special Kids’ Day promotion is 10 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. tomorrow during the preliminary rounds at the Seneca Golf […]
4/25/2014 – EVERCLEAR TO ROCK FEST-A-VILLE STAGE SATURDAY
April 25, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Multi-platinum rock band Everclear will perform at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on Saturday, April 26. The show is set for 9 p.m. Formed in Portland, Oregon in 1992, Everclear’s career spans more than 20 years. Some of their hits include, “Santa Monica,” “Everything to Everyone,” “Father of Mine,” and “Wonderful.” Admission […]
4/25/2014 – BALLOONS TO DRAW FOR POSITIONS FOR TONIGHT’S GLOW
Rain and winds cancel Rush Hour Race April 25, 2014– LOUISVILLE, KY – 31 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 […]
4/25/2014 – LANE CLOSURES ON INTERSTATE 65 THIS WEEKEND
Contact: Andrea Clifford Public Information Officer (502) 210-5403 – office (502) 262-0777 – cell Lane closures on Interstate 65 in Bullitt County April 25-28 Louisville, KY (April 23, 2014) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 5 Office advises motorists that both directions of Interstate 65 will be reduced to one lane this weekend […]
4/24/2014 – WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL FRIDAY
April 24, 2014 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. Thru-April 26: 10 AM – 8:30 PM, April 27: 10 AM – 5 PM, Semi-finals 6 PM. Seneca Golf Course […]
4/24/2014 – DERBY FESTIVAL CELEBRATION SUNDAY FEATURES CHRISTIAN CONCERT AND GOSPELFEST
Afternoon of Music Performances Set for Sunday, April 27 April 24, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Christian contemporary music and a gospel choir showcase will take the stages this weekend at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. The GospelFest presented by Passport Health Plan starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, on the Music Stage at Chow Wagon. The […]
