04/20/23 – SPECIAL AWARDS TO BE GIVEN AT THEY’RE OFF! LUNCHEON
TWO LOUISVILLIANS RECONIZED FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT April 20, 2023. Louisville, KY. – Two special awards will be presented at the Derby Festival’s annual They’re Off! Luncheon Presented by BAE Systems, Fifth Third Bank and Heartland on Friday, April 21 in the Grand Ballroom of the Galt House Hotel. Each year, the Derby Festival presents the […]
04/18/23 – KENTUCKY LOTTERY PICKS DERBY CITY FANATIC
WINNER WILL BE THIS YEAR’S THUNDERNATOR April 18, 2023. Louisville, KY. – Through a special second chance promotion sponsored by the Kentucky Lottery, Jerry Puckett won the opportunity to be this year’s Derby City Fanatic for the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival. As part of his big win, Puckett will serve as the Thundernator for the […]
04/17/23 – 2023 THUNDER AIR SHOW LINEUP RELEASED
April 17, 2023. Louisville, KY. We’re counting down to the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies: Thunder Over Louisville! This year’s event, set for this Saturday, April 22, will include a packed air show, with non-stop military and civilian air acts. Scheduled performances include: The U.S. Air Force F-35 Demo and Heritage Flight, Navy F-35 Demo […]
04/17/23 – WANTED: ANYONE WHO RAN IN THE FIRST KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL MINIMARATHON 50 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH
Reunion is planned for those who participated in inaugural race LOUISVILLE, KY (April 17, 2023) – If you, or someone you know, ran in the first Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon in 1974, Deloitte and the Kentucky Derby Festival want to hear from you. A lunchtime reunion and celebration for all participants of that inaugural race […]
04/15/23 – DERBY FESTIVAL CROWNS 2023 QUEEN
April 15, 2023. Louisville, KY. – With the traditional spin of a wheel, Mahshad Taheri of Louisville was named the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen tonight during the 64th annual Fillies Derby Ball Presented by Total Wine & More at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Mahshad is a senior at the University of Louisville majoring in […]
04/15/23 – DERBY FESTIVAL’S ANNUAL CYCLING EXPERIENCE RIDES THROUGH CITY ON SUNDAY
April 15, 2023. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival’s annual cycling experience – the 2023 PNC Tour de Lou – is set to ride through Louisville on Sunday, April 16. The 2023 event has moved back to a Sunday and is celebrating its 10th ride this year, and cyclists have the opportunity to pedal […]
04/12/23 – BOURBON TASTING EVENT TOASTS DERBY FESTIVAL SEASON
REPUBLIC BANK BOURBONVILLE RETURNS TO FRAZIER HISTORY MUSEUM April 12, 2023. Louisville, KY. – Find the perfect finish at the start of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® where two of Kentucky’s signature favorites – the Kentucky Derby Festival and bourbon – will be in the spotlight on Thursday, April 13 at the Frazier History Museum. Enjoy […]
04/13/21 – TARC AND HUMANA OFFER FARE-FREE SERVICE FOR THUNDER
Designate five Post-Thunder stops to help passengers get home Louisville, KY (April 13, 2023) – TARC in partnership with Humana will be offering fare-free service for the full day of Thunder Over Louisville, Saturday, April 22. In an effort to get people home as quickly as possible, five Post-Thunder Boarding Stops have been designated within […]
04/12/23 – OUR MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY
For more than six decades, the Kentucky Derby Festival has brought our community together in celebration. That mission takes on new meaning in light of this week’s tragedy. We are heartbroken and grieving with you and with our city. It is difficult to keep moving forward. But we know we cannot give up or give […]
04/08/23 – BLOCK PARTY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION RETURNS FOR 2ND YEAR NEXT WEEKEND
DAY-LONG EVENT ON APRIL 15 AT NORTON HEALTHCARE SPORTS & LEARNING CENTER April 8, 2023. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival’s Block Party returns for the second straight year on Saturday, April 15 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. The free event debuted in 2022 with the support of Churchill Downs and […]
04/05/23 – DERBY FESTIVAL HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF EVENT SWING INTO ACTION NEXT WEEK
TAKE A SWING AT $1 MILLION AT STOCK YARDS BANK EVENT STARTING APRIL 13 April 5, 2023. Louisville, KY. – The Derby Festival’s golf event swings into action next week and it’s your annual chance to take your best shot at $1 million. The Stock Yards Bank $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest opens Thursday, […]
04/04/23 – NEW QUEEN TO BE CROWNED NEXT WEEKEND AT FILLIES DERBY BALL
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FILLIES DERBY BALL ON APRIL 15 April 4, 2023, Louisville, KY. – It’s the ball that starts it all! Get your tickets for the first ball of the Derby season – the 65th annual Fillies Derby Ball Presented by Total Wine & More on Saturday, April 15 at the Louisville Marriott […]
04/01/23 – DERBY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NEW EVENTS FOR 2023
NEW EVENTS DEBUTING ON THE DERBY FESTIVAL’S 2023 LINE-UP April 1, 2023. Louisville, KY.- The Kentucky Derby Festival is officially in full swing and there are even more events on the line-up for Festival fans of all ages to enjoy. New additions include a sneak peek of the Secretariat exhibit at the Kentucky Derby Museum, […]
03/30/23 – FAMFEST HEADED TO NEW ALBANY NEXT WEEK
FEATURING INDOOR & OUTDOOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN March 30, 2023. Louisville, KY.- The Kentucky Derby Festival is headed across the bridge and to Southern Indiana next week for an evening filled with family-friendly fun at the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County FamFest. The annual event, featuring indoor and outdoor activities, is set for Friday, April 7 […]
03/28/23 – LOUISVILLE FOODIE CROWNED KING OF THE DERBY BURGER
March 28, 2023. Louisville, KY. – Brian Capps of Louisville is taking home the title of Derby Burger Champion for the second time! Capps’ recipe for his “THE G.O.A.T.” burger was selected this year’s winner after a cook-off this morning between the top four finalists at the Kroger in Middletown. The 11th Annual “Derby Burger […]
03/27/23 – CONCERTS & MORE RETURN TO KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE ON THE WATERFRONT
March 27, 2023, Louisville, KY. One of the Derby Festival’s signature events, Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, will take over Waterfront Park for nine straight days this spring featuring an action-packed line-up of concerts, festive food, family-friendly fun, midway rides and more. A car show and silent disco are new additions to the Derby Festival’s ultimate entertainment experience […]
03/24/23 – TOURING PARADE TO KICK-OFF MONTH-LONG DERBY FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
PARADE TRAVELS AROUND THE COMMUNITY ON APRIL 1 March 24, 2023. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival is kicking off its month-long celebration by traveling around the community with the 3rd annual Zoeller Pump Company Touring Parade. Set for Saturday, April 1, the traveling display with nearly 20 units will cover over 80 miles […]
03/23/23 – DILLARD’S SPRING FASHION SHOW HEADED TO THE RUNWAY NEXT WEEK
DILLARD’S NEW TITLE SPONSOR OF FASHION SHOW March 23, 2023. Louisville, KY. – The latest spring fashion and accessory trends are headed down the runway next week during the Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show. The Derby Festival annual style tradition for more than three decades is Thursday, March 30 at Caesars Southern Indiana. This year’s show […]
03/22/23 – GREAT BALLOONFEST TAKES FLIGHT WITH NEW SPONSOR THIS YEAR
March 22, 2023. Louisville, KY. – One of the Derby Festival’s most colorful and picturesque events will take flight with the help of a new community partner this year. L&N Federal Credit Union makes its debut as the Title Sponsor of the Derby Festival’s two-day Great BalloonFest, held April 28 and 29. “The Great BalloonFest […]
03/21/23 – GAME ON FOR FINAL FOUR IN DERBY BURGER CHALLENGE
March 21, 2023. Louisville, KY. – Burger fans have spoken! More than 20,000 beef lovers voted online to help pick the top 4 finalists for this year’s Derby Burger Challenge sponsored by the Kentucky Beef Council with Official Seasoning: Dan-O’s Seasoning. This year’s top burger chefs include: Brian Capps of Louisville with The G.O.A.T.; Daniel […]
