Kroger's Fest-a-Ville Patron Tips

  • Be sure to buy food & beverage tickets when you arrive.  The tickets booths are scattered throughout the venue.  They will accept credit cards, and ATM's are available on-site. 
  • Food, drink and coolers are not allowed to be brought in the venue.
  • Bikes, blades, and skateboards are not permitted in the venue.
  • Feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs and get comfortable to enjoy your visit.  Picnic tables are also available on the venue.
  • Pets are not permitted on the venue.  An exception is made during HappyTail hour on Monday, May 2 from 5-9pm.  Dog owners are encouraged to bring their pets and mingle with other dog lovers during this special programming. (Dogs must be on a leash).
  • Food, soft drinks, beer, wine, bourbon and a great variety of spirits are offered for sale.
  • There are plenty of kids' activities including an inflatable playground, rock climbing wall and midway rides.  Food/drink tickets do not apply to these rides.
  • Any 2012 Pegasus Pin gets you in.  The Pegasus Pins are sold at the venue for $5 or in advance at various retail outlets.  There is a gold pin redemption center at the "Welcome Center" near the Great Lawn entrance.
  • For a full schedule of events and activities on the venue go to the derby festival website at www.kdf.org.
  • Check out the two Official Merchandise locations for all your cool gear!