With more than 70 events and concerts, the possibilities for fun are endless.
By offering more than 70 events and concerts, the Kentucky Derby Festival has endless ways to live it up. By day you could enjoy an awe-inspiring airshow or historic steamboat racing. By night you can become a foodie, wine connoisseur or bourbon enthusiast. Since there are so many things to do, narrowing it down can be hard. That’s why we’ve put together a list of events perfect for every kind of experience.
Humana mini & Marathon & Relay – Run (or walk) like the wind in and around Louisville’s landmarks, parks and more.
PNC Tour de LouSM – On a 20-, 35- or 62.1-mile open course, pedal your way through downtown, the Highlands, the South End, Olmsted Parks and more.
Stock Yards Bank $1 Million Dollar Hole-in-One Golf ContestSM – From beginners to scratch golfers, anyone can swing their way to a bigger bank account.
Thunder Over Louisville® Presented by Horseshoe Southern Indiana, LG&E, Meijer and UPS – With breathtaking fireworks and a fairytale soundtrack, The Wonderful World of Thunder is guaranteed to bring out the inner child in us all.
Republic Bank Pegasus® Parade – With Pegasus Power as its theme, this annual event will showcase popular superheroes, marching bands, giant inflatables and more.
Ditch your usual lunch or dinner and let your mouth water at these experiences. You’ll become a foodie – if you aren’t already – and your taste buds will rejoice.
Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville and the Chow Wagon® – Savor one-of-a-kind grub while listening to concerts that feature local, regional and national acts.
They’re Off! ® Luncheon – During this community tradition, share a delightful lunch with more than 1,500 fellow Festival supporters and patrons.
Kentucky Proud WineFest – It’s your chance to sample award-winning wines from more than 100 Indiana and Kentucky wines.
BeerFest Presented by Liberty Financial – Come out to the Overlook inside Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville and enjoy pours of regional and national craft beers.
King Southern Bank BourbonVille® – Sip on signature drinks from Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries, meet the Master Distillers behind the mash and taste bourbon-inspired cuisine.
BB&T Great BalloonFestSM – You and your family’s jaws will drop as giant, colorful balloons fill the sky.
Horseshoe Foundation FamFest – This special preview of the 2019 Festival features inflatables, mini golf, face painting and more.
Steamboat Race Trial Presented by Trilogy Health Services – During the Belle of Louisville’s practice run, you and your family can relax with hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment on the Ohio River.
With so many ways to live it up at the 2019 Kentucky Derby Festival, it’ll be hard to see and do everything. Choose what interests you and get ready for another unforgettable year. Click here to see the new events schedule and start creating your own Festival calendar.