Comments (Ashley West-Albin
KENTUCKY DERBY ROUNDUP
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Opening Ceremonies: Thunder over |
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Downtown Riverfront |
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Description: |
Thunder Over Louisville is not only the official opening
ceremonies for the two fun-filled weeks of the Kentucky Derby Festival, it is
also the nation's largest annual fireworks show. Rated as one of the top 100
events in |
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Admission: |
Free |
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Date: |
Apr. 12, 2008 |
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Fifth Third Bank $1 Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest |
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Water Tower at |
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Description: |
2008 marks the 19th year for this event that has quickly become one of the "anchor" events of the Derby Festival. Over 51,000 shots were taken last year to qualify for a chance to advance to the final round and the million. |
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Admission: |
$1 per golf ball |
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Dates: |
Apr. 17, 2008 to Apr. 27, 2008 |
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Adidas Basketball Classic |
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Freedom Hall, |
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Description: |
Some of the top prep
basketball players in the nation will be on hand for the Adidas Derby
Festival Basketball Classic at Freedom Hall. |
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Admission: |
$10 and $15 reserved |
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Date: |
Apr. 19, 2008 |
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Kroger's |
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Description: |
Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront returns in 2008 as the Ultimate Entertainment Experience! Familiar Derby Festival events will be held at Fest-a-Ville, including the U.S. Bank Great Balloon Glimmer, the Arison Run for the Rose,’ WineFest and the AT&T Volleyball Classic. The venue will also be jam-packed with must-see concerts, a kids’ play area, corn toss and bocce, bingo, plus activities like movie nights, bourbon country and a mascot party. From the opening day ribbon-cutting to the final Derby Eve concert, Fest-a-Ville will be the downtown destination at Derby Festival time. |
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Admission: |
free with 2008 Pegasus Pin |
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Hours: |
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
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Dates: |
Apr. 24, 2008 to May. 2, 2008 |
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Chow Wagon |
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Description: |
No reservations are needed for the ultimate dining and
socializing experience. It's Derby Festival time and that means getting
together for good food and great music. The Derby Festival Waterfront Chow
Wagon will feature the best in carnival-style cuisine, cold beverages and the
hottest live music. In 2008, the MEGA-Chow Wagon returns to |
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Admission: |
free with 2008 Pegasus Pin |
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Hours: |
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday 1-11 p.m. |
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Dates: |
Apr. 24, 2008 to May. 2, 2008 |
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Arison Run for the Rosé |
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Location: |
Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront |
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Description: |
The Derby Festival Run for the Rose’ heads back to
Kroger's Kentucky Derby Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront in 2008 and will be
held on the Great Lawn. The event will send contestants running around an
obstacle course in an effort to win bragging rights and great prizes. It’s
lots of spills and thrills for participants and spectators alike. |
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Admission: |
free with 2008 Pegasus Pin |
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Hours: |
11:30 a.m. |
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Date: |
Apr. 29, 2008 |
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American Founders Bank Festival WineFest |
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Location: |
Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront |
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Description: |
Did you know that there are over 20 wineries located here
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Admission: |
$31 |
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Hours: |
5-9 p.m. |
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Dates: |
Apr. 29, 2008 to Apr. 30, 2008 |
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Description: |
Join ESPN and Churchill Downs as the owners and trainers for Kentucky Derby select their starting gate position. A live performance by country music star Jason Aldean follow immediately after. |
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Admission: |
Free |
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Hours: |
5 p.m. - 12 midnight |
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Dates: |
Apr. 30, 2008 to May. 1, 2008 |
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URL: |
www.4thstlive.com |
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Republic Bank Pegasus Parade |
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Location: |
West on Broadway from |
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Description: |
The 53rd parade promises to be a spectacle of colorful
floats, marching bands, giant inflatables, equestrians and celebrities
parading down Broadway in downtown |
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Admission: |
$9 Bleacher seating; $11 chair seating; all other viewing areas free |
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Hours: |
5 p.m. |
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Date: |
May. 1, 2008 |
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Location: |
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Description: |
Make your |
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Admission: |
Free |
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Hours: |
8 p.m. - 4 a.m. |
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Dates: |
May. 1, 2008 to May. 4, 2008 |
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URL: |
www.4thstlive.com |
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134th |
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Churchill |
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Description: |
The Kentucky Oaks stands as one of the most prestigious and richest 3-year-old filly events in the country and will celebrate its 134th running on Friday, May 2, 2008. The Oaks is held each year on the Friday before the Kentucky Derby. |
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Date: |
May 2, 2008 |
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Phone: |
(502) 636-4400 |
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URL: |
www.kentuckyoaks.com |
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B-52's Headline |
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Fest-a-Ville at the Waterfront |
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Description: |
The Kentucky Derby Festival is pleased to announce that the Derby Eve Jam will return to its event schedule after a hiatus of more than 10 years. Presented by Kentuckiana Honda Dealers, the 2008 Derby Eve Jam on Friday, May 2, will feature the B-52’s – the “World’s Greatest Party Band.” The concert will be held on the Great Stage at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission for the show, which will begin at 9 p.m., is a 2008 Pegasus Pin. |
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Admission: |
2008 Pegasus Pin |
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Hours: |
9 p.m. |
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Date: |
May. 2, 2008 |
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134th |
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Sponsored by: |
Churchill |
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Location: |
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Description: |
Since 1875, Churchill Downs in |
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Date: |
May. 3, 2008 |
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Phone: |
(502) 636-4400 |
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URL: |
www.churchilldowns.com |
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