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09/07/22 – DERBY FESTIVAL CELEBRATES HISTORIC 50TH MINIMARATHON RUN IN 2023

08/31/22 – SEARCH IS ON FOR 2023 DERBY FESTIVAL ROYAL COURT

08/25/22 – KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL MOURNS LOSS OF MATRIARCH AND PEGASUS PIN PIONEER

06/30/22 – THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE SHARED WITH U.S. TROOPS ACROSS THE GLOBE ON FOURTH OF JULY

06/15/22 – KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL SETS STAGE FOR 2023

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Loretta

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Loretta Lynn. A true Kentucky icon, we were honored to have her as Grand Marshal of the 1999 Pegasus Parade. She had already sung her way into our hearts as the Queen of Country Music and we’re forever fans. Our hearts go out to her family and friends.

As we countdown to the 50th @geappliances #DerbyFe

As we countdown to the 50th @geappliances #DerbyFestivalmini, we'll be sharing some of our favorite highlights as part of our 2023 #RaceRewind. We hope you'll share yours too!

Check out this photo of the very first #DerbyFestivalmini held on Monday, April 29, 1974, taken by our friends at @courierjournal. The course that first year started at Iroquois Hill and finished at the Belvedere. Then Louisville Mayor Harvey Sloane wore bib #1 as he joined 301 runners for the inaugural race. That first year it was nicknamed the "Mayor's miniMarathon."

Do you remember running your first mini? Share a photo and tell us about it. ⬇️

If you’re interested in becoming Derby Festival

If you’re interested in becoming Derby Festival Royalty, Miss Kentucky Hannah Edelen says go for it!

Hannah was a member of our 2020 Royal Court and served a historic two-year reign from 2020-2021 as #KyDerbyFestival Princess. Hear why she says it was one of her most rewarding experiences. ⬇️

Applications are open now for 2023 Royalty.

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Say cheese…it’s #SelfieSunday! We hope this w

Say cheese…it’s #SelfieSunday!

We hope this weekend has you smiling. 📸🤩

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