Derby Events

Everything ratchets up a little bit the first Friday in May in Louisville as tens of thousands of people donned in pink pack Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Oaks. Read moreKentucky Oaks fashion shines as crowds in pink fill Churchill Downs

The man who won more at Churchill Downs than anyone in history will be in The Paddock before the call to post at 6:44 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Read moreLegendary jockey Pat Day to give 'Riders Up' at 152nd Kentucky Derby

Derby greeters are welcoming visitors with 30,000 Woodford Reserve bourbon balls over three days, and 3,000 fresh roses are decorating the terminal. Read moreSDF welcomes Derby travelers as airport prepares for busiest travel day of the year

A Louisville woman who helps detect breast cancer in others never expected to become a patient herself. Read moreMammogram tech to walk in Oaks Survivors Parade after cancer battle

The Kroger in Louisville’s Middletown neighborhood has made the winning garlands for nearly 40 years. Read moreKroger florists busy creating garland of lilies for Kentucky Oaks, garland of roses for Derby

It's an icon of the horse racing world, but before it was even a glimmer in the eyes of Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr., there were several other racetracks that called Lo… Read moreLouisville's horse racing legacy rooted in 7 racetracks lost to time

In partnership with the Frazier Kentucky History Museum, the Thursday before Derby celebrated state and city heritage. Read moreThurby celebrates Kentucky heritage, fashion at Churchill Downs

The Kentucky Derby is known for its horses, fashion and mint juleps, but on Derby Eve, the spotlight shifts to some of the city’s biggest parties. Read moreDerby Eve galas ready to welcome hundreds of celebrities for a night of parties

Patty Browning, the owner of Derby Balls, has a passion for making candy. Read moreFrom hobby to hustle | Louisville woman builds candy business with Derby Balls

As people converge on Louisville to participate in all of the events surrounding the Derby season, some take the time as an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the … Read moreLouisville's Black community celebrates culture and connection during Derby week

The band consists of Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi in a 12-piece ensemble, who recently released their sixth studio album "Future Soul." Read moreGrammy Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band to sing National Anthem at 152nd Kentucky Derby