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  • KDF: Ken-Ducky Derby

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

    Description from website; — Ken-Ducky Derby RACE A DUCK! Saturday, April 27, 2024 11 AM: On-site Duck Purchases Available 1 PM: Kids Activities 3 PM: Duck Waddle Parade through Fest-a-Ville 4 PM: Call to Post & Duck Drop Get ready for one of the most exciting events in Louisville! Join us for the 21st Annual Ken-Ducky Derby as we drop […]

  • Rescues & Roses

    Nulu Marketplace 823 E Market St, Louisville, KY, United States

    Event Name: Rescues & Roses Event Date: 2024-04-28 Website / Ticket Link: http://acsrescuesandroses.com Location: NuLu Marketplace Event Host: The Dog Shop Event Description / Other Info: “Join us and your four legged friends as we walk the runway in our “derby best”! Animal Care Society is grateful to be the exclusive beneficiary of the third […]

  • KDF: Zoeller® Pump Company Pegasus® Parade

    Description from website: Zoeller® Pump Company Pegasus® Parade GET TICKETS The 2024 Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade returns to Broadway in Downtown Louisville on Sunday, April 28. This family-friendly annual event showcases some of the nation’s finest marching bands and equestrian units, along with inflatable characters and colorful floats. The 2024 theme is “Celebrating Derby […]

  • KDF: Samtec Great Bed Races

    Kentucky Exposition Center 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY, United States

    Description from website: Samtec Great Bed Races Samtec Great Bed Races Registration is CLOSED! Grab four of your co-workers, build a bed on wheels, decorate it, dress in a ridiculous costume—and then race to the finish. That pretty much sums up the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Bed Races. The 2024 theme is “Celebrating Derby 150,” […]

  • KDF: HappyTail Hour

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

    Description from website: HappyTail Hour FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL METRO ANIMAL SERVICES AT (502) 473-PETS Tuesday, April 30, 2024 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dogs – Bring Your Owners to HappyTail Hour at Kroger’s Fest-a-VilleSM event at Waterfront Park! Once again, Metro Animal Services will host HappyTail Hour, in conjunction with Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. […]

  • Brushes and Bronze

    Louisville Thoroughbred Society 209 E Main St #200, Louisville, KY, United States

    Event Name: Brushes and Bronze Event Date: 2024-05-01 Website / Ticket Link: http://ltsociety.com/events/brushes-and-bronze-riders-up/ Location: 209 E Main st Louisville,ky 40202 Event Host: Louisville Thoroughbred society Event Description / Other Info: Kentucky equine artist Jaime Corum, impressionist painter Lisa Palombo and bronze monument sculptor Jocelyn Russell will be on hand at special public events hosted by […]

  • KDF: Shepherd Insurance Great Steamboat Race

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

    Description from website; Shepherd Insurance Great Steamboat Race GET TICKETS Wednesday, May 1, 2024 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Boarding 5:45 PM: Departure 6:00 PM: Race Begins As one of the original and longest standing traditions of the Kentucky Derby Festival, the Great Steamboat Race has been taking place on the Ohio River since 1963. Ask […]

  • 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 while listening to live music by Small Time Napoleon. 568 Happy Hollow Rd, Clermont, KY 40110 Thursday, May 2nd  Horses + Heritage: A Beam Bourbon […]

  • Oaked: A Taste of Beam

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

    Oaked: A Taste of Beam Celebrate the fastest two minutes in sports all weekend long at James B. Beam Distilling Co.! Enjoy mint juleps, delicious Southern-style BBQ, and live music at the home of the First family of bourbon. 568 Happy Hollow Rd, Clermont, KY 40110 Friday, May 3rd  Oaked: A Taste of Beam   […]

  • Mint Julep Mingle

    Evan Williams Bourbon Experience 528 West Main St, Louisville, KY, United States

    Event Name: Mint Julep Mingle Event Date: 2024-05-03 Website / Ticket Link: https://evanwilliams.com/ewb-experience Location: 528 West Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 Event Host: Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Event Description / Other Info: Join us on Friday, May 3rd to celebrate the night before the “most exciting two minutes in sports!” The Mint Julep Mingle will […]

  • Derby Hat Workshop: Sculpting with Bias Sinamay

    The Hat Shoppe 4600 SHELBYVILLE RD PLAZA #214, Louisville, KY, United States

    Feb. 15th: Sculpting with Bias Sinamay (11:30a-2:30p) $110.00 Learn how to hand sculpt a variety of Sinamay Bias Trims just in time for Derby! Makes great edge trimmings and simple to flamboyant embellishments! Perfect to add to a fascinator, brimmed hat, or keep it as its own creation. The possibilities are endless. — Sign Up […]

    $110
  • Create your own Derby Hat | with Master Milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel @ Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.

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

    Event Name: Create your own Derby Hat with Master Milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel @ Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. Event Date: 2025-04-09 Website / Ticket Link: https://brushfire.com/whiskeythief/Pfanenstiel2025/597575/tickets Location: 610 Nanny Goat Strut Event Host: Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. Event Description / Other Info: Join Whiskey Thief Distilling Company for a one-of-a-kind experience featuring the renowned Master Milliner, […]