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  • Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront (multiple days)

    Waterfront Park 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

    Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville℠ April 24 – May 2, 2025 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM: Daily Hours 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Sunday Hours (Food, drink and pets are NOT permitted)   […]

  • Bourbon and Bluegrass: A Derby Kickoff Party @ Whiskey Thief Nulu

    Whiskey Thief Distilling Co — Louisville 610 Nanny Goat Strut, Louisville, KY, United States

    Event Name: Bourbon and Bluegrass: A Derby Kickoff Party Event Date: 2025-04-29 Website / Ticket Link: http://www.whiskeythief.com Location: 610 Nanny Goat Strut Event Host: Whiskey Thief Louisville Event Description / […]

  • Race Days @ Stitzel-Weller Distillery (multiple events)

    STITZEL-WELLER DISTILLERY 3860 Fitzgerald Rd, Shively, KY, United States

    Celebrate With Us! — Special activities every day of the week including live music and lawn games from 1-5pm, April 30 – May 3.   Celebrate Race Days at Stitzel-Weller Distillery […]

  • The Inaugural 2025 Black Derby Homecoming

    High Stakes Rooftop Grill 710 E Jefferson St, Louisville, KY, United States

    We’re excited to introduce Black Derby Homecoming — an exclusive, intimate day party curated to reconnect Black Derby-goers and locals with the vibrant culture, businesses, and people that make Louisville […]

  • Derby Pop-ups @ Pappy & Co | with local vendors (multiple days)

    Pappy & Co 843 E Market St, Louisville, KY, United States

    Pop-up Event! May 1st & 2nd, we’re hosting @maizieclarke @inthecuriouskitchen and @elvafields for a couple of days of shopping fun! Join us at our storefront at 843 E Market St […]

  • Local “Thurby” Watch Party @ High Stakes

    High Stakes Rooftop Grill 710 E Jefferson St, Louisville, KY, United States

    Event Name: Local “Thurby” Watch Party! Event Date: 2025-05-01 Website / Ticket Link: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1361749&restref=1361749&experienceId=460993&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared Location: 710 E Jefferson Street, Louisville KY 40202 Event Host: Tempo by Hilton Event Description / […]

  • True Story Black & White party

    Hereafter (under The Misfit) 119 S 7th St, Louisville, KY, United States

    Event Name: True Story Black & White party Event Date: 2025-05-01 Location: Hereafter speakeasy Event Host: True Story Whiskey Event Description / Other Info: Thurby kick off party. Formal attire […]

  • Horses + Heritage: A Beam Bourbon Social

    James B. Beam Distilling Co. 568 Happy Hollow Rd, Clermont, KY, United States

    Horses + Heritage: A Beam Bourbon Social Guests will enjoy a variety of Kentucky-inspired fare prepared by The Kitchen Table, sip on our signature cocktails, and sample specialty bourbons, all […]

    $75

  • 2nd Annual Vérité Derby Kickoff Dinner @ Omni Louisville

    Omni Hotel Louisville 400 South 2nd Street Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States

    Verite Wine Kickoff Dinner May 1, 2025 presented by Vérité Wines Join us as we kick off the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby with an exquisite wine dinner that […]

    $325

  • Lou City vs. Lexington SC | Kentucky Derby Festival | Republic Bank presents the Commonwealth Cup

    Lynn Family Stadium 350 Adams St, Louisville, KY

    Discounted Tickets — from The Lou Today Commonwealth Cup at Lynn Family Stadium Broadcast The CW/WDRB+ ESPN Louisville Our first league matchup with that new club down the road kicks off Derby weekend as Republic Bank presents the Commonwealth Cup! The Commonwealth Cup trophy will go to the team that wins the head-to-head season series […]

  • Derby City Gaming – Oaks Watch Party

    Derby City Gaming & Hotel 4520 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY, United States

    Event Name: Derby City Gaming Oaks Watch Party Event Date: 2025-05-03 Website / Ticket Link: https://hotel.derbycitygaming.com/entertainment/watchparty/ Location: Derby City Gaming Downtown or Poplar Level Event Host: Derby City Gaming Event Description / Other Info: Join us for all the Oaks fun!! Tickets available for both our locations! Tickets on sale now or available at the […]

  • Oaks Watch Party @ Logan Street Market | BBQ Brisket with Chef Knight

    Logan Street Market 1001 Logan Street, Louisivlle, KY, United States

    🏇Race on over to the market this weekend for loads of food, art, shopping and fun! Bourbon Strawberry Biscuits and Hot Honey & Bourbon Sliders for Special Brunch Derby Menu served all weekend @zibasbistro . Find other brunch favs from bagels @coldsmokebagel crepes @crepebomb.louisville Mediterranean foods @littlejeruselumkitchen sourdough crusts @pizzabomb mushroom elixirs @supertonicherbs fresh Venezuelan […]

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