Derby Festival

It's one of the city's oldest and dearest traditions, and it's famously known as the most exciting two minutes in sports. The Kentucky Derby has been attended by the most fabulous celebrities, the most glamorous royals and hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians....

Derby weekend in Louisville is full of parties and events, but few are like the annual Stitzel-Weller Affair. This May, dance the night away at this Derby party while you prepare for the big show at the track on Saturday.

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Celebrate the Derby Festival this May, and go have a good time at Race Days in Butchertown. You'll hear live music, shop at the artisan market and find lots of other stuff to do while the horses round the track at Churchill Downs....

Want to get an insider’s look at Louisville's world-famous Derby Festival? This May, head over to the Expo Center to get a sneak peek of the Pegasus Parade before it goes rolling through the city streets. All you need is a Pegasus pin to see it all.

Celebrate the Derby Festival on the Waterfront with Fest-a-Ville. This all-day event has stuff for kids, adults and the entire family. And best of all, it’s got the delicious Chow Wagon. So if you’re ready to eat, drink and be merry, you’re...

Sitting on Millionaires Row during Derby Day is so pricey that you’ll mostly only see royalty and celebrities, who are Hollywood royalty, wearing their best here. But at the Wellspring Derby Preview Party, you can sit on Millionaires Row and enjoy the Derby before...

The Derby Festival is right around the corner. It’s one of Louisville’s most celebrated sporting events and social gatherings, but everyone knows it’s also one of the most important fashion events of the year. Do you know what you’re going to wear for this year’s Festival? Go to the ...

On Derby night, the whole city of Louisville will be celebrating. The energy, the fast-paced fun, the glamor and glory of the Kentucky Derby all come together on Derby night. So why not go to a party at a place that’s full of energy, excitement and fun? Go dancing after the Derby this May, and enjoy an ...

Go to the beautiful Olmsted for Oaks Day, and enjoy a delicious breakfast to get Derby weekend started off right. This event helps to benefit the Boys and Girls Haven, an organization that helps children all over Louisville.

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Go to historic Farmington for the Derby Social this May, and ring in the Derby the right way: with delicious food and drink in a gorgeous setting.

The Derby Social

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If you’ve ever wanted to dine in style on Millionaires Row, go to the Race for Grace dinner at Churchill Downs. The event will be headlined by Elliott Walden and Pat Day, two of racing’s greats, and the evening will be truly amazing.

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The one must-have item you need for the Derby festival isn’t a great hat, though you probably do want a great hat, it’s a Pegasus Pin. This pin will get you into all sorts of Derby events for free, and every time you get a pin you get a chance that it will be gold. And you know what...

The Chow Wagon is always one of the highlights of the Derby season in Louisville, and this year it’s back. Go to Waterfront Park on the river, and go help celebrate the most exciting two minutes in sports.

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Louisville’s Great Balloonfest is one of the oldest and most-loved events of the Derby season. This year marks the 45th time the balloons have raced over the city. Be there for all the action, and go to the charity lift off to see them sail...

What will the Derby Festival in Louisville be like this year? Go to the Wellspring Derby Preview Party to find out. You’ll get to enjoy the luxury of Millionaires Row at Churchill Downs, where all the celebrities will be on Derby Day. At this party, you’ll be the VIP.

Take the whole family to Iroquois Park on April 22. This daylong event is designed to raise awareness of the Earth, and what everyone can do to preserve it for future decorations. And at the end of the night, you’ll get to see some absolutely incredible fireworks. Go to the top of...

Derby Season is beginning, and that means there are amazing things to see in the skies above Louisville. Go see the Air Show Practice Tours this April at Copper and Kings, because it’s always a good time to see an air spectacle.

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Want to visit one of Louisville's fanciest hotels and get a look at amazing Derby art? Go see the Derby Art Show at the Brown on May 9. This year’s theme is “Furlongs,” and the gallery is open to anyone in Louisville who wants to see it.

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The beautiful, historic Conrad-Caldwell House is hosting the glamorous Harlem Nights Party this May. Have cocktails, do a little dancing, eat amazing food and spend your night in the heart of one of the city’s favorite neighborhoods.

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