Derby Festival

Go enjoy a Derby party that's fun for kids and for adults where there's lots of food made from scratch, live music and plenty of fun for all. There's even a beer garden. This year, celebrate the Derby at 3rd Turn Oldham Garden. Derby in the Oldham ...

You know about the Kentucky Derby, of course. You may have even heard of Thurby, an event at Churchill Downs held on the Thursday before the Derby. Well, this is Sherby. And this is a super fun party full of live music and a festive atmosphere....

American Southern cuisine is a distinct food style that is actually enjoyed all around the world and Kentucky is right at the center of this food tradition. Kentucky is famous for chicken, bourbon, biscuits and Derby-inspired food offerings. So this ...

Derby fashion can get pretty expensive. By the time you get the shoes and the outfit and the accessories and the hat, you can't even afford to actually go to the Derby. This May, do something a little different. Learn how to make your own Derby ...

The Derby Festival is all about having fun and sometimes, being a little goofy. So this May, while the city is getting ready for the Run for the Roses, participate in the Great Bed Races. Build a bed, wear a costume and be goofy. Why knows? You ...

The Great Balloon Glow is one of the most beloved and longest-running events of the Derby Festival. This April, you can see it in a whole new way, from the deck of a riverboat! Take a sunset cruise to see the balloons and enjoy the Derby Festival in ...

Want to get a sneak peek at the Derby before it begins? Head to the Derby Preview Party this April for a night of great eating, great drinking and some inside information about the upcoming race that the entire world will be watching. Derby Time Go ...

There might be a few people out there who don't need it but for most people, one million dollars is a heck of a lot of money. So this April, take a chance and take your shot at a million smackers. Participate in the Stock Yard Bank $1 Million Dollar ...

Spring is spring and that means that the Derby Festival is right around the corner. Have you got your hat picked out yet? This March, start to get into the spirit and go see the Derby Hat Parade at Judith M. Millinery Supply House. You will ...

Lots of people want to learn how to do crafts. You may have thought about making your own Derby hat more than once. But who's got the time for crafts? This March, learn how to make a gorgeous fascinator at the Judith M. Millinery Supply House in ...

Unleash your own creative energy this December and hand-make a great gift for someone special or for yourself. Go to the Holiday Speed Fascinator Workshop and create something fun and fashionable. Fascinator Workshop Are you a beginner? Maybe not a ...

A lot of people can't go to Churchill Downs this year for Oaks Day, a long-standing tradition in Louisville that's different now in these Covid times. However, you can still enjoy some time out of the house and great southern cuisine. Have a ...

Go see an exhibition of Derby hats through the years at a famous Louisville landmark. The Galt House is displaying a gorgeous collection of Derby hats that showcases the best of headwear fashion over the years. Derby Hat Display The hats on display ...

This year, Churchill Downs won't be packed with spectators wearing their best hats for Oaks Day and Derby Day. Many people won't be able to attend Churchill Downs in person this year. However, you can still get a look at the beautiful thoroughbreds ...

The Derby Festival is going strong in Louisville this year. So this April, take a tour of some of the distilleries that make the bourbon that helps provide refreshment throughout the Derby Festival (and the rest of the year, too). You'll get a ...

The Kentucky Derby is just around the corner and for many people, this event will always be about one thing, the fashion! Sure the horse racing is exciting but let's be honest, the clothes and hats are really one of the very best parts of the entire ...

Work with an artist and learn how to paint a horseracing-themed bottle this April. You'll be at a distillery, the Stitzel-Weller Bottles and Brushes Experience, and you'll be working on a fun, unique art project. What's not to love? Bottles and ...

Derby season is going to happen. Yes, it may be different but it’s going to happen. So this April, start getting ready for it and go to the Big Brims Sample Hat Sale. There will be hundreds of hats here, some priced as low as $19. Whether or ...

Kentucky has a long, proud tradition of hat-wearing. It's practically a requirement if you're going to the Derby, but there are lots of other reasons to wear a hat. They've become a popular wedding item, they look great at formal spring and summer ...