Kentucky Derby Festival & Events: 2023
Posted by Mariah Morgan on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 12:52:36 PM
By Mariah Morgan / April 11, 2023
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Kentucky Derby Festival Events
- Saturday, April 22nd
- Thunder Over Louisville
- The Riverfront
- More Information: https://thunderoverlouisville.org
- Thunder Over Louisville
- Saturday, April 22nd
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop Party
- Waterfront Garage Top @ 2:30pm
- More Information: https://thunderoverlouisville.org/vip
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop Party
- Tuesday, April 25th
- Taste of Derby Festival
- Louisville Slugger Field @ 5:30pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/tasteofderbyfestival/
- Taste of Derby Festival
- Thursday, April 27th
- Chow Wagon
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Open Daily from 11am-11pm, except Sunday from 12-10pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/chow-wagon/
- Chow Wagon
- Thursday, April 27th
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Open Daily from 11am-11pm, except Sunday from 12pm-10pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/krogers-fest-a-ville/
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Thursday, April 27th
- Dick’s Sporting Goods Race Expo & Packet Pick-up
- Freedom Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center
- Pick up packets for the GE Appliances Derby Festival mini, Marathon & Relay
- More Information: https://derbyfestivalmarathon.com/race-expo/
- Dick’s Sporting Goods Race Expo & Packet Pick-up
- Thursday, April 27th
- Joslyn & The Sweet Compression with Soul Circus at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville @ 7:30pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/joslyn-the-sweet-compression-at-krogers-fest-a-ville/
- Joslyn & The Sweet Compression with Soul Circus at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Friday, April 28th
- L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Fest: Great Balloon Rush-Hour Race
- Bowman Field @ 7:00am
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/great-balloonfest-great-balloon-rush-hour-race/
- L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Fest: Great Balloon Rush-Hour Race
- Friday, April 28th
- Neigh-Maste on the Waterfront
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville @ 12pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/neigh-maste-on-the-waterfront/
- Neigh-Maste on the Waterfront
- Friday, April 28th
- Ohio Valley Wrestling Run for the Ropes
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville @ 5:30pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/run-for-the-ropes/
- Ohio Valley Wrestling Run for the Ropes
- Saturday, April 29th
- L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Fest: Great Balloon Race
- Bowman Field @ 7:00am
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/great-balloon-race/
- L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Fest: Great Balloon Race
- Saturday. April 29th
- Virtual GE Appliances Derby Festival Mini Marathon & Marathon
- Run with us Virtually!
- Submit Results by midnight, May 30th
- More Information: https://derbyfestivalmarathon.com/virtual-race/
- Virtual GE Appliances Derby Festival Mini Marathon & Marathon
- Saturday, April 29th
- Ken-Ducky Derby
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville @ 4:00pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/ken-ducky-derby/
- Ken-Ducky Derby
- Saturday, April 29th
- Exotic Cars & Coffee Presented by Liberty Federal Credit Union
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville from 4:00 – 8:00pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/exotic-cars-coffee/
- Exotic Cars & Coffee Presented by Liberty Federal Credit Union
- Saturday, April 29th
- Elvie Shane with Special Guest Abby Hamilton at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville @ 7:30pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/elvie-shane-at-krogers-fest-a-ville/
- Elvie Shane with Special Guest Abby Hamilton at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Sunday, April 30th
- Mayor’s Derby Brunch on the River
- Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing @ 11:00am
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/mayors-derby-brunch-on-the-river/
- Mayor’s Derby Brunch on the River
- Sunday, April 30th
- Sunday Funday Drag Show Brunch
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville @ 1:00pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/dragshowbrunch/3
- Sunday Funday Drag Show Brunch
- Sunday, April 30th
- Zoeller Pump Parade Pegasus Parade
- Returns on a Sunday for the Second Straight Year on Broadway in Downtown Louisville @ 3:00pm!
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/pegasusparade/
- Zoeller Pump Parade Pegasus Parade
- Sunday, April 30th
- Gospel Fest Presented by Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare and Republic Bank
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville from 6-9pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/gospelfest/
- Gospel Fest Presented by Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare and Republic Bank
- Monday, May 1st
- Jamon Brown Foundation Golf Scramble
- University of Louisville Golf Course
- 12pm Registration, 1pm Shotgun Start
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/jamon-brown-foundation-golf-scramble/
- Jamon Brown Foundation Golf Scramble
- Monday, May 1st
- HappyTail Hour
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville @ 5:00pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/happytail-hour/
- HappyTail Hour
- Monday, May 1st
- Knights of Columbus Charity Dinner
- Galt House, Archibald Cochran Ballroom @ 5:30pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/knights-of-columbus-charity-dinner/
- Knights of Columbus Charity Dinner
- Monday, May 1st
- Samtec Great Bed Races
- Kentucky Exposition Center @ 6:00pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/great-bed-races/
- Samtec Great Bed Races
- Monday, May 1st
- Marzz with Special Guest Quinnette at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville @ 7:30pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/marzz-at-krogers-fest-a-ville/
- Marzz with Special Guest Quinnette at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Tuesday, May 2nd
- Texas Hold’Em Tournament
- Belle of Cincinnati from 4:30 – 11:00pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/texas-holdem/
- Texas Hold’Em Tournament
- Tuesday, May 2nd
- Chicken Salad Chick WineFest
- Mellwood Art Center from 6:00-9:00pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/winefest/
- Chicken Salad Chick WineFest
- Tuesday, May 2nd
- Midnight Star with Special Guest DJ Mixx at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville @ 7:30pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/tuesdayconcert/
- Midnight Star with Special Guest DJ Mixx at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Wednesday, May 3rd
- Shepherd Insurance Great Steamboat Race
- Wharf at the Waterfront, 4:30pm Boarding
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/great-steamboat-race/
- Shepherd Insurance Great Steamboat Race
- Wednesday, May 3rd
- Louisville Urban League Derby Gala
- Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center @ 5:00pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/louisville-urban-league-derby-gala/
- Louisville Urban League Derby Gala
- Wednesday, May 3rd
- J.D. Shelburne with Special Guest Frankie Moody at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville @ 7:30pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/j-d-shelburne-at-krogers-fest-a-ville/
- J.D. Shelburne with Special Guest Frankie Moody at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Thursday, May 4th
- Derby Festival Day at the Downs Presented by Honda World
- Churchill Downs, Skye Terrace @ 11:30am
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/derby-festival-day-at-the-downs/
- Derby Festival Day at the Downs Presented by Honda World
- Thursday, May 4th
- Velcro Pygmies with Special Guest Rock Station at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville @ 7:30pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/velcro-pygmies-at-krogers-fest-a-ville/
- Velcro Pygmies with Special Guest Rock Station at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
- Friday, May 5th
- Derby Eve Jam Featuring Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC with the Wilson Brothers
- Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville @ 7:30pm
- More Information: https://discover.kdf.org/derbyevejam/
- Derby Eve Jam Featuring Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC with the Wilson Brothers
Kentucky Derby Week – Events Happening at Churchill Downs
- Saturday, April 29th
- Opening Night at Dawn at the Downs – Free to Public
- First Race: 6:00pm
- More Information: https://www.churchilldowns.com/calendar/2023-04-29
- Opening Night at Dawn at the Downs – Free to Public
- Sunday, April 30th – Monday, May 1st
- Dawn at the Downs Dining
- 7am – 10am
- More Information: https://www.churchilldowns.com/calendar/2023-04-30
- Dawn at the Downs Dining
- Tuesday, May 2nd
- 502’sDay and Dawn at the Downs
- Gates open at 11:30am, First Post at 12:45pm
- More Information: https://www.churchilldowns.com/calendar/2023-05-02
- 502’sDay and Dawn at the Downs
- Wednesday, May 3rd
- Champions Day and Dawn at the Downs
- Gates open at 11:30am, First Post at 12:45pm
- More Information: https://www.churchilldowns.com/calendar/2023-05-03
- Champions Day and Dawn at the Downs
- Thursday, May 4th
- Thurby
- Gates open at 11am, First Post at 12:45pm
- More Information: https://www.churchilldowns.com/calendar/2023-05-04
- Thurby
- Friday, May 5th
- Kentucky Oaks Day
- Gates open at 9am, First Post at 10:30am
- More Information: https://www.churchilldowns.com/calendar/2023-05-05
- Kentucky Oaks Day
- Saturday, May 6th
- Kentucky Derby Day
- Gates open at 9am, First Post at 10:30am
- More Information: https://www.churchilldowns.com/calendar/2023-05-06
- Kentucky Derby Day
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