Are you searching for 2013 Kentucky Derby Festival dates? Long before the Kentucky Derby, this organization ensures that Louisville locals and tourists can celebrate in over 50 ways. Although there are unofficial festivities taking place during the months of March, April and May, the ones associated with the KDF.org website are listed at the bottom of this page. To ensure you do not forget to bring your Pegasus Pin, the Kentucky Derby Festival dates in this article are grouped into ticketed events, ones that require a Pegasus Pin, and other. For locations times or links to individual websites for the events, consult the KDF.org website and click on the “discover” tab located in the upper right hand corner of the homepage.
One of the things you will see when you are at some Kentucky Derby events is a chance to learn more about betting. However, do not forget that DerbyBetting.org is a fantastic resource for understanding how to place a bet or evaluate which horse has the best chance of winning. We also provide our website visitors with a chance to sign up for a new Kentucky Derby betting account and provide reviews of betting websites.
Tip: Most of these events are limited to one day, but the two exceptions are the Chow Wagon and US Bank Great Balloon Fest. Taking place from April 25 to May 3, a Pegasus Pin is required to enter the Chow Wagon area. The Great Balloon Fest is also a Pegasus Pin event and runs from April 25 to 27.
Ticketed 2013 Kentucky Derby Fest events:
March 28 – Macy’s Spring Fashion Show
April 14 – Basketball Classic
April 17 – Taste of Derby Festival
April 18 – Horseshoe Foundation Night of the Future Stars
April 19 – They’re Off! Luncheon
April 20 – Fillies Derby Ball
April 26 – Running Wild Pasta Dinner
April 27 – KDF Marathon and Mini Marathon
April 27 – NPC Derby Championships
April 27 – Da ‘Ville Classic Drum Line Showcase College Fair
April 28 – Subway’s Mini Fun Run
April 28 – Mayor’s Derby Brunch on the River
April 28 – Children’s Tea with the Kentucky Derby Festival Princesses
April 30 – Texas Hold ‘Em
April 30 – Kentucky Proud WineFest
May 1 – Great Steamboat Race
May 2 – Celebrity Day at the Downs
May 2 – 100 Black Men of Louisville Derby Gala
May 2 – Republic Bank Pegasus Parade
Pegasus Pin required for entry:
April 4 – McDonald’s Thunder Preview Party
April 20 – Thunder Over Louisville
April 20 – Ford’s Thunder on the Ground
April 25 – Kroger’s Fest-a-ville
April 25 to
May 3 – Chow Wagon
April 25 to 27 – US Bank Great Balloon Fest: includes the Great Balloon Fest Glimmer, Rush-Hour Race, Glow and Race finale
April 26 – Zumba Fitness Jam
April 28 – Gospel Fest
April 28 – Louisville Youth Orchestra Concert April 29 – Happy Tail Hour
April 29 – Great Bed Races
April 29 – Discovery Day presented by PNC
April 30 – Republic Bank Pegasus Parade Preview Party
April 30 – Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kentucky Derby Festival Healthy April Lifestyle Showcase 30 – Ramble for the Roses
May 1 – Battle of the Bounce
May 3 – Kroger’s Derby Eve Jam
Other 2013 Kentucky Derby events:
April 13 – Give A Day Volunteer
April 16 – King Southern Bank Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Pro-Am Golf Tournament
April 18 – Stock Yard’s Bank $1 Million Dollar Hole-in-One-Golf Contest
April 21 – Kentucky Derby Festival Volleyball Classic
April 29 – Don Fightmaster Golf Outing April 29 – ATT Kentucky Derby Festival Morning Line
May 1 – Battle of the Bounce