4/19/2014 – KDF HOLE IN ONE GOLF CONTEST OPEN TODAY
April 19, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Kentucky Derby Festival $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest is open today until 8:30 p.m. at the Seneca Golf Course Driving Range off Pee Wee Reese Road. The preliminary competition is open 10 AM to 8:30 PM now – April 26, except […]
4/19/2014 – WESLEY KORIR WINS FOURTH DERBY FESTIVAL MINIMARATHON IN CLOSE FINISH
April 19, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Clear skies and cooler morning temps made for nice running conditions as the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon presented by Walmart and HumanaVitality kicked off this morning. 16,000 runners were registered to participate in the road races. 2014 marks the 41st annual miniMarathon and 13th annual Marathon. It […]
4/18/2014 – DERBY FESTIVAL BASKETBALL CLASSIC SHOWCASES NATION’S TOP PLAYERS
April 18, 2014. Louisville, KY. – A crowd of 5,518 was on hand tonight at Freedom Hall as the White Team defeated the Green Team 128-104 in the 41st annual Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic presented by Papa John’s. Georgetown recruit Isaac Copeland was named Green Team MVP. University of Louisville signee Quentin Snider was […]
4/17/2014 – FANS WILL BE STAR STRUCK AT THIS YEAR’S DERBY FESTIVAL
April 17, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The stars are coming out for Kentucky Derby Festival events. KDF is announcing this year’s celebrity guest list, which showcases a variety of entertainers and celebrities. Many will take part in both the Celebrity Day at the Downs event on Thursday, May 1, as well as the Republic Bank […]
4/15/2014 – KDF RACE EXPO NOT JUST FOR RUNNERS
TWO DAY EXPO OPENS THURSDAY April 15, 2014. Louisville, KY. – More than 16,000 people are expected to attend the two-day Kentucky Derby Festival Race Expo this week, in preparation for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon® presented by Walmart and HumanaVitality. This year’s Expo will be open in Hall 2D at the Kentucky International Convention […]
4/15/2014 – STOCK YARDS BANK AND DERBY FESTIVAL READY TO GIVE AWAY $1 MILLION
HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTEST OPENS THURSDAY April 15, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Kentucky Derby Festival $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest opens this Thursday, April 17, at 10 a.m. and runs until Sunday, April 27, at the Seneca Golf Course Driving Range off Pee Wee Reese Road. There will […]
4/14/2014 – THIS WEEK’S BASKETBALL CLASSIC WILL SHOWCASE NATION’S ELITE PLAYERS
Tickets Still Available for Friday Night Game April 14, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Tickets are still available for the 41st annual Derby Festival Basketball Classic presented by Papa John’s this Friday, April 18. The roster includes one McDonald’s All-Americans, 2 Parade All-Americans, as well as University of Louisville signees Chinanu Onuaku, Quentin Snider and Jaylen […]
4/14/2014 – RACE WEEK ADVISORY
April 14, 2014. Louisville, KY. – This Saturday, April 19, marks the Kentucky Derby Festival’s 13th Annual Marathon and 41st Annual miniMarathon presented by Walmart and HumanaVitality. Combined registration for both races has reached 16,000 participants. Preparations for the largest day of road racing in Kentucky begin today and continue through the week. Monday, April […]
4/14/2014 – KDF PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT TEES OFF TODAY
April 14, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The King Southern Bank Derby Festival Foundation Pro-Am Golf Tournament tees off at noon on TODAY at Big Spring Country Club. This Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation event is a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Said Jim King, President of King Southern Bank, “We are once again […]
4/14/2014 – RUNNERS WHO MISSED MARATHON, MINI DEADLINE STILL HAVE A CHANCE TO REGISTER
Limited number of Charity Bibs available April 14, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Registration is now closed for the 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon presented by Walmart and HumanaVitality. The date of the races is Saturday, April 19. Combined registration for both races has reached 16,000 participants. There will be no late registration. Race […]
4/13/2014 – 25th THUNDER BRINGS 650,000 TO WATERFRONT
Blue Angels, F-22 a Big Draw for Show April 12, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Picture-perfect weather lured a crowd of more than 650,000 to the waterfront for the 25th Thunder Over Louisville show. Spectators lined both sides of the Ohio River as far as the eye could see. Thanks to the generous support of the […]
4/11/2014 – 2014 QUEEN SELECTED AT FILLIES DERBY BALL
April 11, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Julia Springate was selected as the 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen tonight at the 58th annual Fillies Derby Ball in the Archibald Cochran Ballroom of the Galt House Hotel. Springate, of Louisville, KY is a senior at Centre College. Springate is majoring in biology and serves on the Centre […]
4/11/2014 – U.S. COAST GUARD RELEASES BOATING SAFETY TIPS FOR THUNDER
The U.S. Coast Guard and Thunder Over Louisville Safety Coalition gathered at the Great Lawn at Waterfront Park this morning and issued safety tips for boaters coming out to enjoy Thunder Over Louisville on the Ohio River. The goal of the Thunder Over Louisville Safety Coalition is to work together to make this a […]
4/11/2014 – CLEAN-UP AFTER THUNDER ROLLS
April 11, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Cleaning up after an average of 500,000 – 700,000 people who attend Thunder every year is no small task. The Kentucky Derby Festival enlists the help of other agencies and volunteers to help return the venue to tip-top shape following the daylong air show and fireworks event. Breakdown and […]
4/10/2014 – ROYALTY TO BE CROWNED AT DERBY BALL FRIDAY
April 10, 2014 Louisville, KY. – Over 500 guests will attend the first ball of the Derby season – the 58th annual Fillies Derby Ball. Set for Friday, April 11th in the Archibald Cochran Room of the Galt House Hotel, this ball is one of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s longest standing traditions and most elegant […]
4/10/2014 – THUNDER EVE MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
Friday, April 11: 8:30 AM – 10 AM Set-up for the They’re Off! Luncheon in the Galt House East Grand Ballroom. Volunteers will be setting up for today’s luncheon. 10 AM – 8 PM Final Set-up and preparation for Thunder Over Louisville. Tents, Interactive Exhibits on the Great Lawn and vendors will set-up as […]
4/10/2014 – MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEY’RE OFF! LUNCHEON
Thursday, April 10: PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY – Galt House East Grand Ballroom. Volunteers will be setting up for Friday’s kick-off luncheon from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 11: 8:30 AM – 10 AM Final set-up for the They’re Off! Luncheon in the Galt House East Grand Ballroom. Volunteers will be putting on the finishing […]
4/8/2014/ – TWO STARS ANSWER DERBY FESTIVAL’S ‘CALL OF THE WILD’ FOR 2014 PEGASUS PARADE
April 8, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The 2014 Republic Bank Pegasus Parade will feature a ‘Kentucky Marshal’ and a ‘Theme Marshal’ when it steps off on Broadway on Thursday, May 1st. The Kentucky Derby Festival made the announcement at the position draw for the 59th annual parade held tonight at The Louisville Zoo. In […]
4/8/2014 – ACTIVITIES PLANNED ALL DAY FOR THUNDER FANS
FORD’S THUNDER ON THE GROUND Day-long show features more than air show and fireworks April 8, 2014. Louisville, KY. – You can do a lot more at Thunder Over Louisville this year than simply look to the sky. Ford’s Thunder on the Ground activities will offer numerous ways to entertain friends and family members as well. […]
4/8/2014 – F-22 DEMO ARRIVES THURSDAY
WHAT: Derby Festival Photo/Video Opportunity – U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team Arrives for Thunder WHEN: Thursday, April 10, 10 a.m. News media should confirm plans to attend by calling Maj. Dale Greer in advance at (502) 387-1887. Plan on arriving at least 15 minutes early to clear vehicles through security. A government-issued photo ID is required […]
