| There are many Derby related activities. | | | | this is the event for you. If you are |
| These range form formal black tie | | | | attending any of the events in Lexington |
| affairs to down home tailgate parties. | | | | then how about a visit to the farms of |
| Remember that the Kentucky Derby is the | | | | the top horse breeders in the country. |
| premiere social event both in | | | | Please be advised that policies vary |
| Louisville, Lexington and Frankfort (the | | | | from farm to farm but most are open to |
| state capitol). | | | | the public at this time. Maps and |
| For those whose interest goes beyond the | | | | directions are easily available. Should |
| Derby itself there are tours of the | | | | you decide to visit the farms be advised |
| thourobred farms just outside Lexington. | | | | that it is the custom to tip the grooms |
| We have selected some of the established | | | | $5.00 to $10.00 for a showing. |
| Derby activities. We will be constantly | | | | Another interesting events at Derby time |
| updating this site for more Derby | | | | is the steamboat race between the Belle |
| related activities. Some are not | | | | Of Louisville and the Belle of |
| organized or advertised until late April | | | | Cincinnati. This is a race on the Ohio |
| and these will be posted as soon as we | | | | River between two restored or |
| acquire adequate information about them. | | | | reconstructed steamboats reminiscent of |
| If you are a formal black-tie sort then | | | | the days when the main form of |
| the Mint Jubilee is definitely for you. | | | | transportation between the two cities |
| It has been a Kentucky Derby tradition | | | | was by boat and this race is a very old |
| for many years. This is a black tie | | | | tradition in this area. For more |
| affair. It is a fundraiser the | | | | information call the Kentucky Derby |
| beneficiaries being, the James Graham | | | | Festival at box office 1001 s. 3rd St., |
| Brown Cancer Center, and Gilda's Club. | | | | Louisville Kentucky or call the Belle of |
| (Named after the comedian Gilda Radner | | | | Louisville at 502-574-2992, or call the |
| of Saturday Night Live fame) These are | | | | Belle of Cincinnati at 800-261-8586. |
| both non-profit organizations assisting | | | | Another major event is the Republic Bank |
| cancer patients and their families. This | | | | Pegasus Parade. This takes place on May |
| event is sponsored by Southern Wine and | | | | 4th in Louisville, and starts at 5:00 |
| Spirits. Jockeys usually attend this | | | | pm. The parade route is on West Broadway |
| event, so if black tie affairs interest | | | | from Campbell to 9th St.Bleacher tickets |
| you this event is for you. This event | | | | are available for $9.00, reviewing stand |
| takes place at Galt House in Louisville | | | | tickets are $26.00, and everywhere else |
| on May 6th at 7:00 pm. What is billed as | | | | along the parade route is free. The |
| the Worlds Largest Derby Party actually | | | | first parade was in 1956 and it keeps |
| takes place in Lexington in the heart of | | | | getting better year after year and is |
| horse breeding country. This event takes | | | | pretty much a family friendly event. |
| place at Keeneland Race Course in | | | | If R&B music is your thing the 100 Black |
| Lexington, 4201 Versailles Rd. phone | | | | Men of Louisville is for you. This |
| 859-254-4312 for more information and | | | | charitable event takes place on May 4th |
| details for obtaining tickets. There are | | | | with the location to be announced. The |
| races throughout the day, betting | | | | event runs from 9:00 pm to 2:00 and |
| windows are open, and there is even a | | | | features live rhythm and blues, dj's and |
| seminar on handicapping for those of you | | | | hip hop artists. This years event |
| who are unfamiliar with betting on horse | | | | features Five Men On A Stool, a blend of |
| races. Races are usually viewed on large | | | | music and poetry and dj Steve 'Silky" |
| television monitors so either bring a | | | | Hurleg.The tickets are $100.00and the |
| picnic or enjoy the selection of food | | | | money supports award scholarships for |
| vendors. | | | | 7th grade Black Males and various anti |
| One of the more interesting events is | | | | dropout and anti drug programs in the |
| the Governor's Breakfast in Frankfort | | | | Black community in Louisville. |
| just a short drive from Lexington. This | | | | If you enjoy a variety of food and music |
| is a hot ticket, yet is open to the | | | | then the MEGA Chow Wagon is for you. |
| public. In 2005 16,000 people attended. | | | | This event takes place in Waterfront |
| It is very easy to get to (just follow | | | | Park on the Ohio River.20 concerts are |
| the signs on I64) The breakfast takes | | | | scheduled during this event featuring |
| place between the hours of 7 am to 11 | | | | local, regional and national |
| am. Call the governors office for more | | | | entertainers and artists. This event has |
| information at 502-564-2611. The | | | | continuous entertainment, a wide |
| celebrity Luncheon is another tradition | | | | selection of ethnic food and the tickets |
| and is considered one of the hottest | | | | are only $3.00.It will be spring in |
| Kentucky Derby tickets. This event takes | | | | Louisville and the weather is usually |
| place at Churchill Downs on Thursday May | | | | nice (upper 60's to high 70's) but it is |
| 4th, 2006 at 11:30 AM. If you want the | | | | still spring so bring some raingear just |
| chance to mingle with Hollywood stars, | | | | in case. |
| politicians, and other celebrities then | | | | |