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CINCH's World's Toughest Rodeo
2026-03-13 10:30 - 2026-03-14 22:00 (America/New_York) | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States

Republic Bank: Bourbonville 2026
2026-04-02 18:30 - 21:30 | The Ice House, 226 E Washington St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Republic Bank BourbonVille®
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Mix, mingle and enjoy Bourbon Specialty Drinks at Republic Bank BourbonVille. Create your own Bourbon experience in one evening with signature drinks and tastings from some of Kentucky’s top Bourbon distilleries. Also, enjoy Bourbon-inspired cuisine and meet the Master Distillers or brand ambassadors!
General Admission Tickets: $75 (includes the following):

Signature drinks and tastings from Kentucky Bourbon distilleries
Bourbon-inspired cuisine
Free commemorative glass and event pin

VIP Tickets: $125 (includes the above, plus):

One-hour early entrance to the event, starting at 5:30 PM
Access to VIP Lounge
VIP gift
Exclusive Bourbon Tasting Experience

This is a 21+ event only. Valid ID required upon entry.

More details about participating Bourbon distilleries and the menu for the 2026 event coming soon!

Zach Bryan @ The L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
2026-04-11 19:00 - 23:00 | KY
Zach Bryan is coming to the L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium on Saturday, April 11. 2026!
Click HERE to get your tickets!
Zach Bryan Presale: Wednesday, December 3. @12n EST
Local/Support Presale: Thursday, December 4. @12n EST-10pm Local
Radio Password: [REDACTED]
Public On Sale: Friday, December 5. @12n EST

Riley Green: Cowboy As It Gets Tour 2026 @ The KFC Yum! Center
2026-04-17 19:00 - 23:00 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States

L&N Federal Credit Union: Great Balloon Fest
2026-04-23 07:30 - 2026-04-25 22:00 | Louisville Waterfront, N/A, Louisville, KY, N/A, United States
L&N Federal Credit Union Great BalloonFest

Colorful hot air balloons will light up the Louisville skyline during one of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s signature and most picturesque events – The L&N Federal Credit Union Great BalloonFest.

The 2026 BalloonFest features four events taking to the skies:
L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow – Thursday, April 23, 9:00 PM at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
L&N Federal Credit Union Rush-Hour Race – Friday, April 24, 7:00 AM at Bowman Field
L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow – Friday, April 24, 9:00 PM at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville
L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Race – Saturday, April 25, 7:00 AM at Bowman Field

Ken-Ducky Derby 2026
2026-04-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Wharf at the Waterfront, 401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Ken-Ducky Derby
RACE A DUCK!

Get ready for one of the most exciting events in Louisville!
Join us for the annual Ken-Ducky Derby as we launch more than 40,000 rubber ducks into the Ohio River for a chance to race and compete for prizes. Cheer your duck to victory as they race to the finish line!
Adopt your rubber duck onsite the day of the Duck Drop, or purchase it online beforehand at GOTDUCKS.org.
The best part? Your duck purchase benefits individuals with disabilities at Harbor House of Louisville. Harbor House is a local, nonprofit, charity that lights the way for adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. It is a day program where the participants can come and engage in special programs like job training, educational/tutoring classes, cooking classes, gardening, community integration, social skills, technology classes, therapeutic activities, arts and humanities, and more!
For more information about Harbor House, visit www.hhlou.org or call (502) 719-0072.
Admission is free with a 2026 Pegasus Pin®.
(FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)

Zoeller Pump Company: Pegasus Parade
2026-04-26 15:00 - 18:00 | East Broadway
Zoeller® Pump Company Pegasus® Parade
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The 2026 Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade returns to Broadway in Downtown Louisville on Sunday, April 26. This family-friendly annual event showcases some of the nation’s finest marching bands and equestrian units, along with inflatable characters and colorful floats.
The parade marches west on Broadway for 17 blocks and lasts approximately two hours.
Originating in 1956 on a budget of only $640, the Pegasus Parade is the Kentucky Derby Festival’s oldest event. Today, the Pegasus Parade is one of the largest in the country, contributing an estimated impact of more than $22 million to the local economy.

The 2026 theme is “Festival on the Move: A Year of Milestones, Memories and Movement!”
The theme honors the journey that connects us all through movement, celebrating our country’s history, our community, and the Derby Festival spirit! Participants are encouraged to celebrate all things that move from iconic American history and technological process to human-powered feats like sports and dancing.

Get the best seat on the route! Bleacher or Reserved VIP seating along the parade route.

General Admission bleacher seats along the route: FREE, courtesy of Churchill Downs (first come, first served)
VIP Tickets: $50 (includes complimentary drinks and parking pass (seats are along Broadway between Floyd and Preston)

Great Bed Races | Presented by: Snap-On
2026-04-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY, 40209, United States
Great Bed Races Presented by Snap-on
Register Your Team

Great Bed Race Registration is NOW OPEN!

Grab four of your co-workers, build a bed on wheels, decorate it, dress in a ridiculous costume—and then race to the finish. That pretty much sums up the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Bed Races.
Each year, thousands of enthusiasts gather to cheer on more than 30 teams, while on-air personalities from WAVE TV anchor the live coverage from every angle, from the crowd to the parade of beds, to every last heat.
Monday, April 27, 2026
1:00 PM: Tailgate Party Starts
6:00 PM: Parade of the Beds
7:00 PM: Races Begin
Spectator admission: FREE with 2026 Pegasus Pin®
Parking: $15 KEC Parking fee.
Hosted by Classic Rock 107.7 personalities, the awards ceremony recognizes the following winners:

Fastest Course Times (two divisions; champions & fun)
Best Decorated
Most Entertaining
Cone Eater Award

The 2026 theme is: “Festival on the Move: Ticket to Ride,” which celebrates motion, momentum, and the thrill of exploration!

Bed Team Entry Fee: $175/team (includes 5 participant t-shirts and 5 collectible Pegasus Pins)
Deadline to register a team: April 1st

Commonwealth Credit Union: Winefest
2026-04-28 18:00 - 21:00 | MELLWOOD ART CENTER, 1860 MELLWOOD, LOUISVILLE
Commonwealth Credit Union WineFest
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Held on the Tuesday of Derby Week, the Commonwealth Credit Union WineFest invites you to sip and savor more than 100 local wines from Kentuckiana wineries.
Set inside the Mellwood Art Center’s Van Gogh and Davinci Rooms, guests can stroll through select shops will enjoying pours from across the state.

General Admission 6-9 PM
Tickets: $75

Wine tastings
Light appetizers
Etched souvenir wine glass and WineFest event pin
Opportunity to shop our vendors and sponsor displays

VIP Experience 5-9 PM (opens one hour early)
Tickets: $125

One-hour early access starting at 5pm
VIP Private area with seating and food stations, including Kentucky-inspired cuisine sampling
VIP gift
Exclusive Barrel Wine Tasting from Kentucky Derby Festival Official Wine Old 502

Limited $30 Designated Driver tickets available at the door, includes entry and Event Pin.
Parking: Attendees can park in the lower lot across the street from the venue.
This is a 21+ event only. Valid ID required upon entry.

List of Participating 2026 Wineries Coming Soon!

Kentucky Wineries
Did you know that there are over 75 small farm wineries located here in Kentucky? WineFest is your chance to learn more about them, and sample some great wines at a comfortable venue. Find out more about the Kentucky Wineries Association (KWA) HERE.

https://discover.kdf.org/winefest/

Shepherd Insurance: Great Steamboat Race
2026-04-29 16:30 - 19:30 | Wharf at the Waterfront, 401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Shepherd Insurance Great Steamboat Race
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As one of the original and longest standing traditions of the Kentucky Derby Festival, the Great Steamboat Race has been taking place on the Ohio River since 1963. Ask any local, this event has become a Louisville tradition in the leadup to Derby weekend!
The event pits vessels against each other, including the Belle of Cincinnati, as they compete for bragging rights in this race on the river!
The Mary M. Miller was declared the winner in 2025. Come see if our beloved local steamboat reigns supreme and takes back the coveted Silver Antlers in 2026.
The race lasts about 2 hours, finishing back at the Wharf. Following the race, the victor is awarded the pair of Silver Antlers during an Awards Ceremony on the Belle of Louisville.
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Boarding
5:45 PM: Departure
6:00 PM: Race Begins
Awards Ceremony Following

Belle of Louisville Tickets: $200 (includes cruise on the Ohio River, grab-and-go dinner, beverages, open bar and live entertainment) (limited availability).
Belle of Cincinnati Tickets: $85 Cruise Only; $130 Dinner and Cruise. For Belle of Cincinnati tickets, call 800-261-8586 or visit BBRiverboats.com.
Free spectator viewing at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront

Kentuckiana Honda Dealers: Festival Day at the Downs
2026-04-30 11:30 - 18:00 | Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave, Lousiville, KY, 40208, United States
Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Festival Day At The Downs
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Enjoy a day at the races with the Kentucky Derby Festival at the Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Day at the Downs.
Doors open at 11:30 AM and Post Time for the first race is at 12:40 PM. The afternoon’s third race is named for the Derby Festival. The 2026 KDF Chair and the Derby Festival Queen and Royal Court will present an engraved silver tray to the winning jockey, trainer and owner.
Highlights include:

Located on the 4th floor Skye Terrace (all tickets are reserved seating)
Table of 8 includes access to live in-room mutuel tellers, self-service wagering machines and restrooms
Offers tiered, covered balcony to view the races
Open bar, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Chef’s table buffet
Access to offsite parking at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center (subject to space availability)
Official Race Day Program

Reserved Seating: $375 each; $3,000 for a table of 8
Preferred Seating: $400 each; $3,200 for a table of 8

Hardy @ The Riverbend Music Center 5.21.25
2026-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States

Railbird Music Fest 2026
2026-06-06 11:00 - 2026-06-07 23:00 | KY

Megan Moroney's "Cloud 9 Tour" @ The KFC Yum Center
2026-06-12 19:00 - 23:00 | KY
Megan Moroney is bringing her “Cloud 9 Tour” to the KFC Yum! Center on Friday, June 12. 2026!
Tickets go on-Sale to the Public: Friday, December 12. @10am ET
Click HERE for show info & to get your tickets!

Buckeye Country Superfest @ Ohio Stadium in Columbus Ohio
2026-06-13 11:00 - 23:00 | KY

Bourbon and Beyond 2026
2026-09-24 11:00 - 2026-09-27 23:00 | Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center, 1016 Phillips Ln,, Louisville, KY, 40209, United States
