Kentucky Derby Festival
Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 11:00am
Kentucky Derby Festival
Various Location
Schedule:
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM: Kroger's Fest-a-Ville
(Food, drink and pets are NOT permitted)
The ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with local, regional and national acts, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides and more.
Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront will return for its 18th year in 2024. Sponsored by Kroger, the party starts on the Great Lawn and runs through Derby Eve. It promises to have something for everyone – and admission is free with a 2024 Pegasus Pin.
The 900,000-square-foot venue will host several Festival events, including the L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow, Chow Wagon, Ohio Valley Wrestling Run for the Ropes, HappyTail Hour, Ken-Ducky Derby, Neigh-Maste on the Waterfront and more.
Fest-a-Ville also offers a wide variety of activities for children, featuring midway-area and attractions at Pegasus Play-Ville Presented by Norton Children’s, including merry-go-round, ships ahoy, a giant slide and much more.
From the opening day ribbon-cutting to Derby Eve, Fest-a-Ville will be the downtown destination at Kentucky Derby Festival time.
Location: Waterfront Park
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM: Chow Wagon
The Chow Wagon returns to Waterfront Park on the Ohio River. The Music Stage will feature live concerts with local and regional entertainment and a wide variety of musical genres including jazz, R&B, country, rock and blues.
The Chow Wagon is food and fun! You can feast on everything from cookie dough to turkey legs and elephant ears. There’s something for everyone!
Where else can you find great food and live musical entertainment in a riverside setting for a 2024 Pegasus Pin admission? Meet your coworkers for lunch or come down for an evening concert. There’s no way to go wrong by making a visit to this great outdoor party.
Location: Waterfront Park
11:30 AM: Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Festival Day At The Downs
Enjoy a day at the races with the Kentucky Derby Festival at the Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Day at the Downs.
Post time for the first race is 12:40 PM. The afternoon’s third race is named for the Derby Festival. The 2024 KDF Chairman and the Derby Festival Queen and Royal Court will present a 14-inch, engraved silver tray to the winning jockey, trainer and owner.
Highlights include:
Located on the 4th floor Skye Terrace (all tickets are reserved seating)
Table of 8 includes access to live in-room mutuel tellers, self-service wagering machines and restrooms
Offers tired, covered balcony to view the races
Open bar, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Chef’s table buffet
Access to offsite parking at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center (subject to space availability)
Official Race Day Program
Purchase Tickets
Location: Churchill Downs, Skye Terrace
