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Mix, mingle and enjoy Bourbon Specialty Drinks at Republic Bank BourbonVille. Create your own Bourbon experience in one evening with signature drinks and tastings from some of Kentucky's top Bourbon distilleries. Also, enjoy Bourbon-inspired cuisine and meet the Master Distillers or brand ambassadors! For tickets and more information: BourbonVille® | KDF Discover |
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The Kentucky Derby Festival's Block Party returns for the fifth year on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. The free event debuted in 2022 with the support of Churchill Downs and Humana and the Derby Festival's Derby Equity and Community Initiative (DECI). Louisville-based company, Park Community Credit Union, joined forces […] |
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TreeFest is Louisville's Arbor Day celebration, bringing the community together to explore the essential role trees play in our lives. This family-friendly event is packed with creative, engaging, and fun […] |
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Thunder Over Louisville continues to deliver spectacular pyrotechnics like no other. Created as the Opening Ceremonies of the Kentucky Derby Festival, it offers an explosive kick-off to two weeks of celebration in Louisville, Kentucky, and Southern Indiana. With an estimated average attendance of half a million people, it has become the largest annual event in […] |
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Enjoy an exciting event celebrating the iconic Kentucky Derby. Immerse yourself in the rich history of horse racing while enjoying creative and unique hair artistry, vendors, gift bag and cocktails. Presented by SalonCentric/State Beauty Supply. Participating brands: Redken, Matrix, Biolage, Loreal Professionnel, Pureology, Pulp Riot, Mizani, Summit, Beautista, Conair/Babyliss, Jolie, Stylcraft and Olivia Garden. For tickets […] |
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What's better than sampling some of Louisville's best dishes and helping a worthy cause? Not much. Perhaps that's why each year the turnout increases for Dare to Care's “Taste of […] |
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2 events,One of the most anticipated events of balloon race weekend is the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow. This year, there will be TWO opportunities to see the Balloon Glow, as it returns to Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24. Thursday, April 23, 2026 7:00 PM: Parade of Balloons […]
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Fifth Annual Fascinator Affair Presented by Mac and Catherine Willett Sponsored by James and Margaret Bell & In Good Company Rentals Waterfront Botanical Gardens' annual fashion show and luncheon. Featuring […] |
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Returning for a fourth year to the Kentucky Derby Festival schedule, the Cars & Coffee Car Show is set for Saturday, April 25th at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville. Fans can enjoy exotic […] |
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Sunday racing returns to Kentucky Derby Week for the first time since 2010, which gives the community an extra day to celebrate the seasonal fun with brunch options around the […]
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The 2026 Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade returns to Broadway in Downtown Louisville on Sunday, April 26. This family-friendly annual event showcases some of the nation's finest marching bands and equestrian units, along with inflatable characters and colorful floats. The parade marches west on Broadway for 17 blocks and lasts approximately two hours. Originating in […] |
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Grab four of your co-workers, build a bed on wheels, decorate it, dress in a ridiculous costume—and then race to the finish. That pretty much sums up the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Bed Races. Each year, thousands of enthusiasts gather to cheer on more than 30 teams, while on-air personalities from WAVE TV anchor the […] |
2 events,Biscuits & Bourbon will take place Tuesday and Wednesday of Derby week, giving guests two opportunities to enjoy what has become one of the best Derby week values. The event blends Southern-inspired brunch bites, specialty bourbon cocktails, and live music at the museum, along with reserved track tickets. The event will take place from 10:00am-1:00pm. […]
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502'sDay returns for its fourth year, shining the spotlight on what truly makes this city special – the community. General Admission is $5. Guests are encouraged to “Shop Local” and wear outfits from Louisville's local shops and boutiques. Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m. For tickets and more information: 502'sDay 2026 | […] |
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Join us for a day of unity and giving at Churchill Downs on Wednesday of Derby Week! We are thrilled to spotlight the remarkable efforts of local nonprofit organizations through this unique event, celebrating the spirit of community and the impactful work of these vital agencies. Enhance the connections among us all, come be a […]
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As one of the original and longest standing traditions of the Kentucky Derby Festival, the Great Steamboat Race has been taking place on the Ohio River since 1963. Ask any local, this event has become a Louisville tradition in the leadup to Derby weekend! The event pits vessels against each other, including the Belle of […] |
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Presented by Old Forester and in partnership with Frazier History Museum, the venue transforms into an interactive showcase celebrating Kentucky's rich heritage. This event is a must-attend for history buffs, music lovers, and racing enthusiasts alike, encapsulating Kentucky's rich culture, spirited music, and deep-rooted traditions. Join us for a day immersed in the true spirit […]
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Enjoy a day at the races with the Kentucky Derby Festival at the Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Day at the Downs. Doors open at 11:30 AM and Post Time for the first race is at 12:40 PM. The afternoon's third race is named for the Derby Festival. The 2026 KDF Chair and the Derby Festival Queen […] |
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The Longines Kentucky Oaks is America's premier and most lucrative race for 3-year-old fillies – female horses- held each year on the day before the Kentucky Derby. This feature race is a $1.5 million Grade 1 stakes race and awards the winning filly a garland of lilies, appropriately named “lilies for the fillies.” Like the […] |
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The 152nd Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve is the world's Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®. You'll have the opportunity to witness the world's most promising 3-year-old thoroughbreds as they come together to compete for the cherished garland of roses. It's a race that defines the pinnacle of horse racing excitement. But the Kentucky […] |
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Beltane Festival is a family-friendly, free-to-attend Event at The Carriage House at Howard Steamboat Museum. Come celebrate the beginning of summer, midpoint between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Crafting for the kids, local group performances, Maypole Dance, Mimosa Bar (supplied by Pearl Street Taproom), 20+ Vendors with handmade items. Dressing for the occasion is […] |
