1/22/14 – TICKETS ON SALE FOR FIRST KDF EVENT OF 2014

NEW EVENT – “FESTIVAL UNVEILED” – SET FOR FEBRUARY 20TH Jan. 22, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Tickets on sale NOW for the first official Kentucky Derby Festival event of 2014. The event, Kentucky Derby Festival: Festival Unveiled is a new twist on the traditional KDF Poster Premiere. Citizens Union Bank and Four Roses Bourbon are […]

1/14/14 – FREE TRAINING FOR MINI AND MARATHON RUNNERS

Tonight is the kick-off for the Norton Sports Health Training Program to prepare runners and walkers for the KDF Marathon and miniMarathon set for Saturday, April 19, 2014. The free 14-week Norton Sports Health Training Program offers training tips and weekly group runs for participants of all levels of experience. Runners and walkers can register […]

1/13/14 – 2014 DERBY FESTIVAL PRINCESSES SELECTED

Jan. 13, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The five women selected to serve as Princesses in the 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival’s Royal Court were introduced this morning 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 Suzann […]

1/13/14 – TICKETS ON SALE FOR DERBY FESTIVAL FASHION SHOW

MACY’S RETURNS AS TITLE SPONSOR January 13, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Macy’s is back as the title sponsor of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Spring Fashion Show. The event is set for Thursday, March 27th, in the Showroom of Horseshoe Southern Indiana and starts with cocktails and boutique shopping at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at […]

1/10/14 – TO HELP CELEBRATE THE 25TH THUNDER SHOW, KDF IS GIVING AWAY A PARTY

Jan. 10, 2014 – LOUISVILLE, KY – The Kentucky Derby Festival wants to help one lucky fan and 24 of their friends celebrate the 25th Thunder show in style. The Festival is partnering with the J Wagner Group and Joey Wagner to offer the party in the Thunder VIP area on a private garage top […]

1/9/14 – U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELS ADD DERBY FESTIVAL TO THEIR 2014 SHOW SCHEDULE

Jan. 9, 2014 – LOUISVILLE, KY – The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are scheduled to perform at the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies: Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 12th. The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron added Louisville to their show schedule today. The Blue Angels are scheduled to fly in performances at 35 locations in […]

1/8/14 – KENTUCKY’S TWO LARGEST HALF-MARATHONS JOIN FORCES

Jan. 8, 2014 Louisville, KY. – Kentucky’s two largest Half-Marathons have joined forces to create the Kentucky Half Classic. The Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon presented by Walmart and HumanaVitality in Louisville and Lexington’s RunTheBluegrass Half-Marathon presented by Bodyfit have created a partnership encouraging runners to participate in both events. Lexington’s RunTheBluegrass, set for Saturday, March […]

1/2/14 – GET IN SHAPE FOR FREE WITH DERBY FESTIVAL AND NORTON SPORTS HEALTH

FREE TRAINING PROGRAM KICKS OFF JAN. 14 Jan. 2, 2013. Louisville, KY. – Norton Sports Health and Kentucky Derby Festival are teaming up once again to offer a FREE Training Program to prepare runners and walkers for the KDF Marathon and miniMarathon set for Saturday, April 19, 2014. The free 14-week Norton Sports Health Training […]