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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

March 20, 2023. Louisville, KY. – Let’s get ready to ROBORUMBLE! The 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation annual RoboRumble Regional Robotics Tournament rolls into Marion C. Moore High School on Saturday, March 25 for a day of engineering excitement and challenges. The regional STEM robotics competition, hosted by the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation and coordinated […]

COMMEMORATIVE BOTTLE TO BE RELEASED NEXT MONTH March 17, 2023. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival kicked off its first event of the spring season – Festival Unveiled Presented by Four Roses Bourbon – last night at the Mellwood Art Center. The event offered a preview of 2023 Festival imagery, including the Official Poster […]

DERBY FESTIVAL FANS CAN VOTE ON THE NEXT ‘DERBY BURGER’ CHAMPION March 14, 2023. Louisville, KY. – Calling all Derby Festival foodies! Festival Fans can help pick the 2023 ‘Derby Burger’ Champion. Dozens of original recipes were submitted for the competition sponsored by the Kentucky Beef Council with Official Seasoning Dan-O’s Seasoning. The recipes have […]

FESTIVAL UNVEILED HIGHLIGHTS BOURBON COCKTAILS AND CUISINE March 9, 2022, Louisville, KY. The Kentucky Derby Festival is kicking off its first event of the season next week with bourbon-inspired cuisine and cocktails paired with a preview of 2023 Festival imagery. Festival Unveiled Presented By Four Roses Bourbon is Thursday, March 16 from 6-9 p.m. at […]

Full month of giving; partner agencies creating a multitude of volunteer opportunities **CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR A FULL RECORDING OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/loumetrotv/ LOUISVILLE (March 7, 2023) – Mayor Craig Greenberg today joined representatives from Metro United Way, Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Derby Festival, GE Appliances, Brown-Foreman, Americorps Build-A-Bed, Brightside and a variety […]

March 6, 2023. Louisville, KY. – Ready for Spring? Fans are invited to help jump-start their Kentucky Derby Festival season at Main Event’s Pegasus Pin Party! The Derby Festival is celebrating Pegasus Pin wearin’ season with a family-friendly celebration at Main Event in Louisville (12500 Sycamore Station Place) on Tuesday, March 7, from 5 PM […]

2023 PROGRAM INCLUDES NEW $20,000 GRAND PRIZE Sunday, March 5, 2023. Louisville, KY. – A sure sign of spring in Louisville is the arrival of thousands of colorful and collectible pieces of plastic – the Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pins. 2023 marks the 51st edition of the iconic plastic pins, which will be available at […]

FIVE PRESENTING SPONSORS RETURN TO SUPPORT EVENT March 2, 2023. Louisville, KY. – In 51 days, one of the country’s top fireworks displays and air shows – Thunder Over Louisville – will light up the Louisville skyline for the 34th year. The daylong event is set for Saturday, April 22nd on the Waterfront. Festival officials […]

March 1, 2023. Louisville, KY.  – One of the country’s premier retailers – Dillard’s – is bringing its fashion-forward looks to the runway as the new Title Sponsor for the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Spring Fashion Show. The national store’s Mall St. Matthews location will be in the spotlight at the annual style tradition, set for […]

2023 Marks the Third Year of Derby Season Partnership February 24, 2023. Louisville, KY. – A third Louisville-based company is joining forces with Kentucky Derby Festival, Churchill Downs and Humana to support the Derby Equity and Community Initiative (DECI). Park Community Credit Union – Kentucky’s largest Community Development Financial Institution – is the newest sponsor […]

EVAN WILLIAMS CREATES SPECIAL GOLD PIN BOURBON BOTTLE Friday, February 24, 2023. Louisville, KY. – A sure sign of spring this morning as the first shipment of 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pins arrived. They were delivered to the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience on Main Street. It’s the first place you can purchase this year’s […]