Derby Festival Events Wednesday, April 28
- Author:KDF Press Office
- Date Published:04/28/2010
WHATS HAPPENING WITH THE DERBY FESTIVAL TODAY
Bounce Around:
DERBY FESTIVAL BATTLE OF THE BOUNCE. 11 AM - 2 PM. Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Admission is free with a 2010 Pegasus Pin. Corporate obstacle course competition that benefits Christian Care Communities. Sponsor: Montgomery Realtors. Media Partners: FOX 41 WDRB-TV and 99.7 WDJX. For entry information call (502) 254-4200 or visit www.christiancarecommunities.com.
Riverboat Rivalry:
DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE PRESENTED BY TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. 4:45 PM - 5:40 PM boarding. 5:45 PM departure. Race begins at 6 PM. Awards presentation immediately following at the Chow Wagon in Kroger's Fest-a-Ville. Tickets on the Belle of Louisville $130 (limited availability). Tickets on the Belle of Cincinnati $75. For tickets call (502) 584-FEST. Free spectator viewing at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville and along the banks of the Ohio River. Sponsor: Turner Construction Company. Contributing Sponsors: Captain's Quarters Riverside Grille, Four Roses Bourbons, and Lite 106.9 WVEZ.
GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE AWARDS CEREMONY. Approximately 8 PM. The main stage at the Chow Wagon. The captain and crew of the winning vessel will receive the Silver Antlers and various dignitaries will make remarks. Admission is free with a 2010 Pegasus Pin.
Grape Escape:
DERBY FESTIVAL WINEFEST. Wine tasting sessions daily 5 PM - 9 PM. Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Tickets: $35, includes wine tastings, etched souvenir wine glass and WineFest pin. Tickets are available online at www.derbyfestival.org OR purchase tickets at The Melting Pot in Louisville and receive FREE valet parking for the event. Contributing Sponsors: The Melting Pot, Todays Woman and Lite 106.9 WVEZ.
The party continues Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Chow Wagon:
KROGER'S FEST-A-VILLE ON THE WATERFRONT. Open TODAY 1! AM - 11 PM. Waterfront Park. ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with national talent, family fun, food, kids' inflatable playground and more. Admission is free with a 2010 Pegasus Pin. (NO COOLERS, CANS, BOTTLES OR PETS). Sponsor: Kroger. Contributing Sponsor: Miller Lite.
DERBY FESTIVAL CHOW WAGON Open TODAY 11 AM 11 PM. Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Outdoor food & live music venue. Sponsors: Kroger and Miller Lite. Featuring the Miller Lite Music Stage. Admission is free with a 2010 Pegasus Pin. (NO COOLERS, CANS, BOTTLES OR PETS).
Wednesday Concert:
DERBY FESTIVAL WEDNESDAY EVENING CONCERT FEATURING JAMES MCMURTRY. 8 PM Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2010 Pegasus Pin®. Contributing Sponsor: 91.9 WFPK. (No coolers, can, bottles or pets.)
Bounce Around:
DERBY FESTIVAL BATTLE OF THE BOUNCE. 11 AM - 2 PM. Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Admission is free with a 2010 Pegasus Pin. Corporate obstacle course competition that benefits Christian Care Communities. Sponsor: Montgomery Realtors. Media Partners: FOX 41 WDRB-TV and 99.7 WDJX. For entry information call (502) 254-4200 or visit www.christiancarecommunities.com.
Riverboat Rivalry:
DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE PRESENTED BY TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. 4:45 PM - 5:40 PM boarding. 5:45 PM departure. Race begins at 6 PM. Awards presentation immediately following at the Chow Wagon in Kroger's Fest-a-Ville. Tickets on the Belle of Louisville $130 (limited availability). Tickets on the Belle of Cincinnati $75. For tickets call (502) 584-FEST. Free spectator viewing at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville and along the banks of the Ohio River. Sponsor: Turner Construction Company. Contributing Sponsors: Captain's Quarters Riverside Grille, Four Roses Bourbons, and Lite 106.9 WVEZ.
GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE AWARDS CEREMONY. Approximately 8 PM. The main stage at the Chow Wagon. The captain and crew of the winning vessel will receive the Silver Antlers and various dignitaries will make remarks. Admission is free with a 2010 Pegasus Pin.
Grape Escape:
DERBY FESTIVAL WINEFEST. Wine tasting sessions daily 5 PM - 9 PM. Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Tickets: $35, includes wine tastings, etched souvenir wine glass and WineFest pin. Tickets are available online at www.derbyfestival.org OR purchase tickets at The Melting Pot in Louisville and receive FREE valet parking for the event. Contributing Sponsors: The Melting Pot, Todays Woman and Lite 106.9 WVEZ.
The party continues Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Chow Wagon:
KROGER'S FEST-A-VILLE ON THE WATERFRONT. Open TODAY 1! AM - 11 PM. Waterfront Park. ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with national talent, family fun, food, kids' inflatable playground and more. Admission is free with a 2010 Pegasus Pin. (NO COOLERS, CANS, BOTTLES OR PETS). Sponsor: Kroger. Contributing Sponsor: Miller Lite.
DERBY FESTIVAL CHOW WAGON Open TODAY 11 AM 11 PM. Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Outdoor food & live music venue. Sponsors: Kroger and Miller Lite. Featuring the Miller Lite Music Stage. Admission is free with a 2010 Pegasus Pin. (NO COOLERS, CANS, BOTTLES OR PETS).
Wednesday Concert:
DERBY FESTIVAL WEDNESDAY EVENING CONCERT FEATURING JAMES MCMURTRY. 8 PM Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2010 Pegasus Pin®. Contributing Sponsor: 91.9 WFPK. (No coolers, can, bottles or pets.)
