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Louisville student named 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen
Derby Events

Louisville student named 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen

  • WDRB Digital Staff
  • Updated Mar 29, 2026

There are less than five weeks until the Kentucky Derby, and the Royal Court has been announced.

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Kentucky Lottery tickets could make you the 2026 Thunder Over Louisville Thundernator
Derby Events

Kentucky Lottery tickets could make you the 2026 Thunder Over Louisville Thundernator

  • Updated Jan 8, 2026

Again this year, the Kentucky Lottery and the Derby Festival are teaming up to give one lucky winner a one-of-a-kind Derby Festival-themed experience.

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Winner of Derby Burger Challenge says it's a love letter to the Kentucky Derby Festival
Local News

Winner of Derby Burger Challenge says it's a love letter to the Kentucky Derby Festival

  • Monica Harkins
  • Updated Apr 23, 2025

This year's Derby Burger Champion was Stacy Hoehle of La Grange.

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IMAGES | Sullair narrowly wins Kentucky Derby Festival's Great Balloon Race
Derby 149

IMAGES | Sullair narrowly wins Kentucky Derby Festival's Great Balloon Race

  • Updated Apr 29, 2023

The 2022 champion Mirazon, piloted by Jerry Copas, came in second by just half an inch difference. 

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Kroger's Fest-A-Ville brings back old traditions, adds two new events
Community events

Kroger's Fest-A-Ville brings back old traditions, adds two new events

  • Updated Mar 27, 2023

Kroger's Fest-A-Ville on the Waterfront returns for nine days from Thursday, April 27 through Friday, May 5. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m.

Registration opens next week for Kentucky Derby mini and Marathon training
Community events

Registration opens next week for Kentucky Derby mini and Marathon training

  • Updated Nov 10, 2022

This is open to all levels of experience. The first 800 to register will receive a free shirt. 

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The Galt House Hotel becomes the home of the Command Center for Thunder Over Louisville
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The Galt House Hotel becomes the home of the Command Center for Thunder Over Louisville

  • Keith Kaiser
  • Updated Apr 23, 2022

Keith Kaiser gets close to the ignition switch for Thunder Over Louisville.

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Thunder Over Louisville returns to normal after pandemic hiatus
Derby 148

Thunder Over Louisville returns to normal after pandemic hiatus

  • Dalton Godbey
  • Updated Apr 19, 2022

Now that Thunder Over Louisville is back to normal, people are ready to find the best places to catch the excitement. 

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Tickets for 2022 Ky. Derby Festival events go on sale Tuesday
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Tickets for 2022 Ky. Derby Festival events go on sale Tuesday

  • Updated Feb 28, 2022

The 2022 Derby Festival will be back to in-person events this year and tickets for the events go on sale tomorrow. 

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Medals for runners in KDF races to feature Slugger Museum
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Medals for runners in KDF races to feature Slugger Museum

  • Updated May 28, 2019

Kentucky Derby Festival organizers say they've hit a home run with this year's marathon medals.

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