KDF, Kentucky Lottery looking for this year's Thundernator

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The search is on for this year's "Thundernator" for the 2023 Kentucky Derby's Festival 34th annual Thunder Over Louisville.

The lucky winner will be dubbed 2023 'Derby City Fanatic,' and will receive the experience of a lifetime of pressing the button to start the fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville. The winner also will receive a prize package including:

Lillie Ingram, the 2022 Thunder Over Louisville 'Thundernator' — Lillie Ingram, the 2022 Thunder Over Louisville "Thundernator" (WDRB file photo)

VIP tickets to Thunder Over Louisville for the Thundernator and guests;
Accommodations at The Galt House Hotel during Thunder Over Louisville weekend;
Tickets to Republic Bank BourbonVille (attendees must be 21+);
A tour of the Kentucky Derby Museum;
A behind-the-scenes tour and experience at Kern’s Kitchen/Derby-Pie ®;
Tickets to the Shepherd Insurance Great Steamboat Race aboard the Belle of Louisville;
Seats to Derby Festival Day at the Downs on Thurby;
$500 in spending money from the Kentucky Lottery; and
Official 2023 Derby Festival merchandise/swag, including the 2023 Official Poster

To enter, go to the Kentucky lottery website or the Kentucky lottery app and register for a Fun Club account. Any eligible KENO or CASH POP tickets $5 or more purchased from Feb. 6 to March 19, 2023 can be entered to win. The drawing for the Thundernator will be around March 23, 2023.

Thunder over Louisville is on Saturday, April 22, 2023, and is one of more than 70 events KDF produces in the spring before Derby.