It’s one of our favorite times of the year. Here are some festivities you don’t want to miss and some more ideas for fun around town this month.
Festival Time: Celebrate 150 years of Derby!
This year’s Kentucky Derby Festival promises to be as big as the milestone calls for. Check out some fan favorites below and see the full schedule of events here.
Savor the flavors of Derby with these delectable events: The Taste of Derby Festival on April 16, the They’re Off! Luncheon on April 19, the Children’s Tea with the Derby princesses on the 21st, and of course, the Chow Wagon starting on April 25.
Boom, baby: Thunder Over Louisville returns Saturday, April 20.
The outdoor party of Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront starts on April 25 with concerts, midway rides, an inflatable playground for kids, and more fun.
Whether you’re running or cheering, get out on Saturday the 27th for the miniMarathon and Marathon.
The Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade rolls down Broadway on Sunday, April 28 to kick off Derby Week.
It all culminates on Saturday, May 6 with the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Check out the Derby week schedule at Churchill Downs here.
More Fun Around Town
Experience the solar eclipse on April 8 with events at the Kentucky Science Center or Iroquois Park.
Baseball is back! Head over to Slugger Field to catch a Bats game.
Inspire your artistic creativity this month: The KMAC Couture wearable art fashion show is April 13, or you can stroll through the Highlands for the Cherokee Triangle Art Fair on April 27-28.
Bring the grandkids and buzz into Pollinator Day in New Albany on April 27. Enjoy hands-on activities and crafts, games, local vendors, food trucks and more at this free event.
Wishing you and yours a rosy Derby season!
By Jessica Alyea
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