KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ® OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, April 11

DERBY FESTIVAL THEY'RE OFF!® LUNCHEON  11:30 AM. Tickets $66 each.  Table of 10 $660. (limited availability). Galt House East Grand Ballroom. Sponsor: Norton Healthcare. Contributing sponsors: Bluegrass Family Health and Business First.

Saturday, April 12

DERBY FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONIES:  THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE SM  Downtown Louisville Riverfront, Waterfront Park, River Road and Southern Indiana shoreline.  FoodFest begins at 11 AM, Airshow at 3 PM, fireworks at 9:30 PM. 

Sponsors: Caesars Indiana, E.ON U.S., Meijer, UPS and community McDonald’s Thunder Funders. All-day live coverage on WDRB TV Fox 41 and 103.1 WRKA. Event programs distributed April 11 by The Courier-Journal.

Featuring the Thunder Chow Wagon at Waterfront Park. Admission is free with a 2008 Pegasus Pin®. (Open 11 AM – 11 PM. NO LAWN CHAIRS, COOLERS, CANS, BOTTLES OR PETS.)

LOUISVILLE SCIENCE CENTER THUNDERBLAST  1PM-11PM.  Louisville Science Center.  Proceeds benefit the Science Center’s educational programs. For information go to www.LouisilleScience.org or call 502-561-6100 ext. 6111.

THUNDERVILLE  9 AM-12 AM. 100 Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville, IN. A Hospitality Village located on the Indiana Riverfront. Parking, food and a great view of the Show! Presented by Event Concepts. For reservations call (502) 565 4399.

Thursday, April 17 - Sunday, April 27

FIFTH THIRD BANK DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTEST SM 
April 17-26: 10 AM – 8:30 PM, April 27: 10 AM – 5 PM, Semi-finals 6 PM. Water Tower at River Road and Zorn Ave. $1 per shot and free for spectators. April 23:  Ladies get 2 shots for $1. Sponsor:  Fifth Third Bank. Contributing sponsors:  Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents, Louisville Water Company, WLKY NewsChannel 32 and 84WHAS.

Friday, April 18

DEVRY UNIVERSITY DERBY FESTIVAL NIGHT OF THE FUTURE STARS®  7 PM. Bellarmine University, Knights Hall. Admission free with ticket to the adidas Basketball Classic. Tickets on sale at the Freedom Hall Box Office and all TicketMaster locations (502-361-3100 or 1-800-487-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com). One-hour autograph signing session immediately following the event. Limited seating available. Sponsor:  DeVry University.  Contributing sponsors:  adidas, Delta Air Lines and B96.5 FM. Live coverage on B96.5 FM.

THE FILLIES' DERBY BALL 50TH ANNIVERSARY  Cocktails 6:30 PM. Queen’s Coronation 8 PM. Dinner 8:30 PM. Galt House East Grand Ballroom. Entertainment by Jimmy Church Band. Tickets $150 each or $300 per couple and Galt House parking fee. Corporate Table of 10 $1,875. Produced by The Fillies, Inc. Contributing Sponsors:  CaloSpaMD, Korbel California Champagne and 102.3 The Max. For tickets call (502) 594-5971 or (502) 425-0406.

Saturday, April 19 – Sunday, April 27

AT&T DERBY FESTIVAL VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC  Admission is a 2008 Pegasus Pin®. Sponsor:  AT&T.  Contributing sponsors:  ASICS, Hyatt Regency Louisville, Mikasa and New Rock 105.1 WLRS. For more information call The Volleyball Connection/Tandem Sports (502) 582-3530.

Sand Divisions at Baxter Jacks
April 19 and 20:  9 AM - 9 PM and April 26 and 27:  9 AM - 9 PM

Grass Divisions at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront
April 26 and 27:  9 AM - 6 PM

Indoor Divisions – Basketball Academy
April 19:  9 AM - 5 PM

Saturday, April 19

adidas DERBY FESTIVAL BASKETBALL CLASSIC  7 PM. Freedom Hall. Tickets $10 and $15 reserved. Tickets on sale at all TicketMaster locations and the Freedom Hall Ticket Office (502-361-3100 or 1-800-487-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com). $5 KEC Parking Fee. Sponsor: adidas. Contributing sponsors:  Delta Air Lines, DeVry University and New Rock 105.1 WLRS. Live coverage on New Rock 105.1 WLRS.

Monday, April 21

KING SOUTHERN BANK DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT  8:00 AM morning session. 1:30 PM afternoon session. Audubon Country Club. Team entries $1,000 morning session, $1,500 afternoon session. Entries open to the public, includes golf with local pro, cocktail reception after final round and gift. Sponsor:  King Southern Bank. Contributing sponsors:  Delta Air Lines and 970 WGTK. To enter call (502) 584-FEST. A Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation event.

Tuesday, April 22

DERBY FESTIVAL “TASTE OF DERBY FESTIVAL”  Louisville Slugger Field. 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Tickets $75. Coordinated by Dare to Care Food Bank. All proceeds to benefit Dare to Care. Features exquisite fare from over 50 of Louisville’s finest restaurants and beverage companies. Bourbon Tasting, Bloody Mary contest, wine tasting and a silent auction. Sponsor:  Brown-Forman Corporation. For more information call (502) 966-3821.

Thursday, April 24 – Friday, May 2
KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE ON THE WATERFRONT  Open Daily 11 AM - 11 PM. Sunday 1 PM – 11 PM. Waterfront Park. ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with Point of Grace, Morris Day & The Time, Craig Morgan and B-52s, walk-in movies, family fun, kids’ inflatable playground and more. Admission is a 2008 Pegasus Pin®. (NO COOLERS, CANS, BOTTLES OR PETS). Sponsor:  Kroger. Contributing Sponsor:  Miller Lite.


Thursday, April 24 - Friday, May 2

DERBY FESTIVAL CHOW WAGON®  Open Daily 11 AM - 11 PM. Sunday 1 – 11 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Outdoor food & live music venue. Sponsors:  Kroger and Miller Lite. Featuring the Miller Lite Music Stage. Admission is a 2008 Pegasus Pin®. (NO COOLERS, CANS, BOTTLES OR PETS).

Thursday, April 24 - Friday, April 25

 DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SM  1 PM Middle School Competition. 6 PM Junior Varsity/High School Quick-Recall Competition. Clarion Hotel and Conference Center. Contributing sponsors:  University of Louisville and Lite 106.9 WVEZ. Coordinated by Jefferson County Public Schools. A Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation event.

BLUEGRASS FAMILY HEALTH DERBY FESTIVAL RUNNING WILD EXPO  Two-day Expo featuring exhibitors, packet pick-up and late registration for Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon®. Location:  Kentucky International Convention Center, Hall 2C. TBD. Free.  Sponsor:  Bluegrass Family Health. Contributing sponsor: 99.7 WDJX.

Thursday:   11 AM - 6 PM. Expo, Packet Pickup and Late Registration. Late race fees $60/mini & $90/marathon.
Friday:        11 AM - 9 PM Expo, Packet Pickup and Late Registration.
Pasta Dinner 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Tickets for Pasta dinner:  $9 Adults, $6 Children under 12. For tickets call (502) 584-FEST. Contributing sponsors:  Dennery Enterprises and SYSCO/Louisville Food Services Co.

Thursday, April 24 – Saturday, April 26

U.S. BANK DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT BALLOONFEST  Admission is a 2008 Pegasus Pin®.  Sponsor:  U.S. Bank.

April 24:        6:00 PM.  U.S. Bank Derby Festival Great Balloon Tour.  Location: TBD. Contributing Sponsor:  Lite 106.9.
        8:30 PM.  U.S. Bank Derby Festival Great Balloon Glimmer.  Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Featuring the Louisville Orchestra Swing Combo. Contributing Sponsor:  Lite 106.9 WVEZ.
April 25:        7:00 AM.  U.S. Bank Derby Festival Great Balloon Rush-Hour Race.  Kentucky Exposition Center.  $5 KEC parking fee. Contributing Sponsor:  102.3 The Max.
9:00 PM.  U.S. Bank Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow.  Kentucky Exposition Center. $5 KEC parking fee. Contributing Sponsor:  103.1 WRKA. Broadcast live on WAVE 3 TV.
April 26:        7:00 AM.  U.S. Bank Derby Festival Great Balloon Race.  Kentucky Exposition Center. $5 KEC parking fee. Contributing Sponsor:  102.3 The Max.

Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27

DERBY FESTIVAL AMERICAN INDIAN POW WOW  5 PM – 9 PM Friday, 10 AM – 9 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 5 PM Sunday. Harbor Lawn next to Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Tickets $5 Adults, $3 Senior Citizens/Students, Children 6 and under free. An American Indian Pow Wow competition with American Indian dancers, exhibitors and food vendors. Proceeds to benefit Kentucky American Indian Resource & Community Center. For more information call (502) 935-7920.

Saturday, April 26

DERBY FESTIVAL Marathon/miniMarathon ®  7:30 AM. Southern Parkway at Iroquois Middle School start via 13.1 mile route or 26.2 mile route to Market and Sixth Streets finish. Free for spectators.

Entry fees and registration info at www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com. Contributing sponsors:  Bluegrass Family Health, Churchill Downs, The Courier-Journal, Meijer and Powerade. Extensive live coverage on WAVE 3 TV, WHAS 11 and WLKY Newschannel 32.

DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION ACADEMIC CHALLENGESM FINALS AND AWARDS CEREMONY  9 AM competition begins. 1:30 PM Middle School Finals. 2:30 PM Junior Varsity/High School Finals. 3:15 PM Awards. Clarion Hotel and Conference Center. Free for spectators. Contributing sponsors: bUniversity of Louisville and Lite 106.9 WVEZ. Coordinated by Jefferson County Public Schools. A Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Event.

DERBY FESTIVAL THE SLICE OF ST. AUGUSTINE  6 PM - 9 PM. St. Augustine at 1310 West Broadway.  Tickets $35. Live entertainment and food tasting. Proceeds benefit charities and assistance programs. For tickets call (502) 584-4602 or visit www.thesliceoflouisville.com.

Sunday, April 27

DERBY FESTIVAL TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT  4 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront – Private tented area. $125 Buy-in with $6,000 first place prize. LICENSE# ORG0001638. Call (502) 584-FEST to register. Sponsor:  Knob Creek. Contributing sponsor:  95.7 WQMF.

FIFTH THIRD BANK DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTESTSM SEMI  FINALS  6 PM. WaterTower at Zorn and River Road. Sponsor: bFifth Third Bank. Contributing sponsors:  Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents, Louisville Water Company, WLKY NewsChannel 32 and 84WHAS.

DERBY FESTIVAL KENTUCKY SOAP BOX DERBY RALLY  9 AM – 6 PM. Preston & Main Street near Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Free for spectators. Coordinated by Louisville Soap Box Derby , LLC. For more information call (502) 759-5946 or visit www.LouisvilleSoapBoxDerby.com.

DERBY FESTIVAL LOUISVILLE YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERT  3 PM. Iroquois Amphitheatre. Free with a 2008 Pegasus Pin®. A pops concert featuring five Louisville Youth Orchestra ensembles. For more information call (502) 896-1851.

Monday, April 28

DERBY FESTIVAL DON FIGHTMASTER GOLF OUTING FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN  9 AM – 12 PM Children’s golf event. Shawnee Golf Course. Free for spectators. Sponsor:  Kentucky PGA Foundation. For more information, call (502) 499-7255.

ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD DERBY FESTIVAL HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SHOWCASE  11 AM – 5 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is a 2008 Pegasus Pin®. Sponsor:  Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Contributing Sponsor:  WAKY 103.5.

DERBY FESTIVAL HAPPYTAIL HOUR  5 PM – 9 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is a 2008 Pegasus Pin®. A pet-friendly (leashes please!) cocktail hour. Coordinated by Metro Animal Services.

STOCK YARDS BANK DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT BED RACES  Action begins at 6 PM. Broadbent Arena. Admission is a 2008 Pegasus Pin® and $5 KEC parking fee. $130 entry fee for team of 5. Sponsor:  Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. Contributing Sponsors:  AAA, Mattress & More and 107.7 SFR. Broadcast live on WAVE 3 TV.

DERBY FESTIVAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY DINNER  6 PM cocktails. 7 PM dinner. Galt House Archibald Cochran Ballroom. Dinner tickets $30. Post-dinner reception tickets $10. Coordinated by the Bishop Spalding Council of the Knights of Columbus. For tickets call (502) 893-2220.

Monday, April 28 - Tuesday, April 29

AT&T DERBY FESTIVAL MORNING LINE  6 AM – 11 AM. Radio stations from around the region will broadcast their morning shows live from the Kentucky Derby Museum. Sponsor: AT&T. Contributing sponsors:  Kentucky Tourism and Panera Bread.

Tuesday, April 29
ARISON DERBY FESTIVAL RUN FOR THE ROSE'®  11:30 AM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Admission is a 2008 Pegasus Pin®. Sponsor:  Arison Insurance Services, Inc. Contributing sponsors:  Beringer Vineyards, Delta Air Lines, Kentucky Restaurant Association-Louisville Chapter and New Rock 105.1 WLRS.

REPUBLIC BANK DERBY FESTIVAL PARADE PREVIEW  Private group tours 9 AM – 1 PM. Open to Public 5 PM – 9 PM. Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing C. Admission is a 2008 Pegasus Pin®. $5 KEC parking fee. Floats, inflatables, equestrians and bands for the Pegasus Parade on display. To schedule a private group tour call (502) 584-3378 ext. 853. Sponsor: Republic Bank. Contributing sponsor:  Today’s Family Magazine.

AT&T DERBY FESTIVAL PRO BEACH VOLLEYBALL EXHIBITION  6 PM  - 11 PM. Baxter Jack’s. Admission is a 2008 Pegasus Pin®. Sponsor:  AT&T. Contributing sponsors:  ASICS, Hyatt Regency Louisville, Mikasa and New Rock 105.1 WLRS. Coordinated by The Volleyball Connection/Tandem Sports. For more information, call (502) 582-3530.

DERBY FESTIVAL RAMBLE FOR THE ROSES®  6 PM. Five mile walk starting at the Iroquois Park Amphitheater. Entry fee $15 adults, $6 children 8 & under. After April 20th, $20 adults, $10 children, $3 additional for XXXL shirt. Contributing sponsor:  99.7 WDJX. For entry information call (502) 329-0769. Proceeds to benefit the scholarship programs of the Holy Rosary Foundation, DeSales High School and Holy Cross High School.

FIFTH THIRD BANK DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTESTSM FINALS  6 PM. Seneca Golf Course, Hole #8. Free for spectators. Sponsor:  Fifth Third Bank. Contributing sponsors:  Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents, Louisville Water Company, WLKY NewsChannel 32 and 84WHAS.

DERBY FESTIVAL KTOB DERBY TRAINERS DINNER  Cocktails 6 PM. Dinner 7 PM. Hyatt Regency Hotel. Tickets $150 each. Tables of 10 available. Coordinated by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders, Inc. For information call (859) 259-1643.

Tuesday, April 29 – Wednesday, April 30

AMERICAN FOUNDERS BANK DERBY FESTIVAL WINEFEST  Wine tasting sessions daily 5 PM – 9 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Tickets: $31, includes wine tastings, etched souvenir wine glass and WineFest pin. Tickets are available at the Derby Festival Ticket Office and at American Founders Bank in Louisville. Sponsor:  American Founders Bank. Contributing sponsors:  Arhaus Furniture, Pools Plus, Today’s Woman and Lite 106.9 WVEZ.

Wednesday, April 30

DERBY FESTIVAL BATTLE OF THE BOUNCE  11 AM – 2 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Admission is a 2008 Pegasus Pin®. Corporate obstacle course competition that benefits Christian Care Communities. Media Partners:  FOX 41 WDRB-TV and 99.7 WDJX. For entry information call (502) 254-4200 or visit www.christiancarecommunities.com.

DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE  3:45 PM - 4:40 PM boarding. 4:45 PM departure. Race begins at 5 PM. Awards presentation immediately following at the Chow Wagon in Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. Tickets on the Belle of Louisville $126 (limited availability). Free spectator viewing at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville and along the banks of the Ohio River. Sponsor:  Kentucky Tourism. Contributing sponsors:  Four Roses Bourbons and Lite 106.9 WVEZ. For tickets call (502) 584-FEST.

KENTUCKY ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME - DERBY FESTIVAL INDUCTION BANQUET  Cocktails 6 PM. Dinner 7:30 PM. Silent Auction benefiting Kosair Charities 6 PM -8 PM. Program begins 8 PM. The Galt House Hotel & Suites Archibald Cochran Ballroom. Tickets $75 per person or $600 per table of 8. For tickets call (502) 637-7696, ext. 104.

Thursday, May 1 

DERBY FESTIVAL CHILDREN'S YOUTH FORUM  10 AM. The Gardens of Louisville. Produced in cooperation with 100 Black Men of Louisville. For more information call (502) 291-0485.

DERBY FESTIVAL CELEBRITY LUNCHEON  11:30 AM. Churchill Downs, Sixth Floor. Tickets $91 or Table of 8 $728 (limited availability). Sponsor:  Verizon Wireless

REPUBLIC BANK DERBY FESTIVAL PEGASUS® PARADE  5 PM. West on Broadway from Campbell to 9th Street. Bleacher tickets $9 and chair seating $11. Review stand seating $26. This annual spectacle of colorful floats, marching bands, giant inflatables and equestrians will be broadcast live on WAVE 3 TV. Sponsor:  Republic Bank. Overall Band Sponsor:  AT&T Real Yellow Pages.

DERBY FESTIVAL 100 BLACK MEN OF LOUISVILLE DERBY GALA  9 PM – 2 AM. Location: Kentucky International Convention Center, Cascade Ballroom. Tickets are $150. Produced by 100 Black Men of Louisville. For more information call (502) 291-0485.

Friday, May 2

KENTUCKIANA HONDA DEALERS PRESENT DERBY FESTIVAL DERBY EVE JAM  9 PM.  Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Featuring B52s. Admission is a 2008 Pegasus Pin®.

Saturday, May 3

134th Running of the Kentucky Derby - For Derby information contact Churchill Downs (502) 636-4400.

DERBY FESTIVAL LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE GUILD MOONLIGHT CRUISE  8 PM boarding. 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM cruise. Belle of Louisville – Live Entertainment. Tickets $50. Contributing sponsor:  MAGIC 101.3. Coordinated by the Louisville Urban League Guild. For more information call (502) 561-6830, ext. 115.

Thursday, May 8 – Friday, May 16

DERBY FESTIVAL PEGASUS PIN SPONSORSHIP GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS  The 2008 Derby Festival Pegasus Pin Sponsorship Grand Prize Drawings will be broadcast on WAVE 3 TV. Grand Prizes will be awarded on each of the 6 PM and 11 PM WAVE 3 TV newscasts beginning Thursday, May 8 – Friday, May 16 (excluding Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11). To be eligible for the grand prize drawings, Gold Instant Win Pins must be registered no later than 5:00 PM, Tuesday, May 6, 2008.