Author Archives: Kentucky Derby Festival Communications

GOLFERS SWING FOR $1 MILLION AT HOLE-IN-ONE FINALS ON TUESDAY

April 29, 2019. Louisville, KY. – 56 golfers will take a swing at $1 million in tomorrow’s Finals for the Stock Yards Bank Kentucky Derby Festival $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest. The Finals begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, at Seneca Golf Course, Hole #8.   Each Finalist gets one shot at the […]

DERBY FESTIVAL WINEFEST UNCORKS TOMORROW ON THE BELVEDERE

April 29, 2019– LOUISVILLE, KY   –Over a dozen wineries from Kentucky and Indiana will be showcased at this year’s Kentucky Proud WineFest. The event returns to the Belvedere for its 15thyear on Tuesday and Wednesday. Wine lovers will have two days worth of sampling opportunities with over 60 wine options to choose from. The event […]

BED RACING RETURNS TO BROADBENT ARENA ON MONDAY

April 28, 2019. Louisville, KY. –  Beds aren’t for sleeping during Derby Week, they’re for racing! On Monday, April 29, beds on wheels will hit the racetrack in the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Great Bed Races. 40 teams are expected to participate in the zany race around a figure-eight course at Broadbent Arena.   The theme […]

WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL MONDAY

April 28, 2019. Louisville, KY.This is the schedule for MONDAY’S Festival activities.   Practice Run for the Belle:   KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL STEAMBOAT RACE TRIAL PRESENTED BY TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES. 2 PM Boarding. 3 PM – 5 PM Cruise. Brunch cruise on the Belle of Louisville, as the boat makes a practice run in preparation for […]

4/22/19- TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO REGISTER FOR DERBY FESTIVAL ROAD RACES REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 23

April 22, 2019. Louisville, KY.– If you plan to run the Humana Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon or Marathon, but haven’t registered yet, your time is running out! Registration for the road races closes at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. There will be no late registration.The registration fees are $95 for the miniMarathon and $105 for […]