{"id":5424,"date":"2022-05-01T05:31:29","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T05:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ampsmagazine.com\/?p=5424"},"modified":"2022-05-01T05:35:05","modified_gmt":"2022-05-01T05:35:05","slug":"kentucky-derby-festival-has-returned-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ampsmagazine.com\/?p=5424","title":{"rendered":"Kentucky Derby Festival has Returned in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cThe Kentucky Derby Festival\u2019s mission has always been to bring our community together in celebration,\u201d Matt Gibson, Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO, said in a news release. \u201cWe look forward to returning to in-person events and are thrilled to add the new Block Party to our line-up. This event will showcase even more of what our great city has to offer. We hope everyone will join us as we create a new Derby Festival tradition.\u201d\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Over a dozen non-profit organizations who have been making a positive impact in\u00a0the west Louisville community will be at Block Party as part of a non-profit fair to showcase their services. A complete list of participants will be posted on\u00a0KDF.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are so many non-profits in this community doing amazing work and making a difference that don\u2019t get the spotlight, and we are thrilled for our community to see them at the inaugural Block Party. This event will be a chance to connect and learn about the work of these great organizations,\u201d Stachelle Bussey, founder and executive director of The Hope Buss, said in the news release.\u00a0The Hope Buss<\/a>\u00a0is a non-profit organization focused on empowering families and individuals to reimagine the Louisville community by working alongside them to build HOPE-based infrastructure and sustainable resources.<\/p>\n

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04\/30\/22 \u2013 DERBY FESTIVAL PARADE MARCHES TOMORROW<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 30, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
April 30, 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The event that started the Kentucky Derby Festival \u2013 the 67th annual Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade \u2013 steps off on a new day TOMORROW, May 1, at 3 p.m. The parade will march West on Broadway from Campbell to 9th Street. As one of the festival\u2019s most cherished and popular [\u2026]<\/div>\n
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04\/30\/22 \u2013 GREAT BALLOON RACE RESULTS<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 30, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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GREAT BALLOON RACE RETURNS TO LOUISVILLE\u2019S SKY April 30, 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0 \u2013 With sunny and beautiful conditions, 11 balloons lifted off from Bowman Field this morning in the Great Balloon Race. The race got underway just after 7 AM, as light winds took the balloons north toward River Road. The 11 \u201cHound\u201d balloons took [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/30\/22 \u2013 DERBY FESTIVAL MINI & MARATHON RESULTS<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 30, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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RUNNERS RETURN TO DOWNTOWN FOR DERBY FESTIVAL ROAD RACES: KENTUCKIANS LED THE WAY ACROSS FINISH LINE April 30, 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013 The GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon kicked off this morning with breezy and warm running conditions. An estimated 8,000 runners registered for this year\u2019s race. 2022 marks the 49th annual [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/29\/22 \u2013 DERBY FESTIVAL GOSPEL SHOWCASE RETURNS ON SATURDAY<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 29, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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April 29, 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0 \u2013 GospelFest, Presented by Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare and Republic Bank, the Kentucky Derby Festival\u2019s gospel choir showcase, returns on Saturday, April 30. The musical event has moved to a new location this year and will take place at Kroger\u2019s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. The show begins at [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/28\/22 \u2013 GREAT BALLOONFEST TAKES FLIGHT THIS WEEKEND<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 28, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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April 28, 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0 \u2013 The Kentucky Derby Festival Great BalloonFest returns this weekend with two hot-air balloon events lifting off on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30. It kicks off with the Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29. A new location is one of the highlights [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/27\/22 \u2013 KROGER\u2019S FEST-A-VILLE OPENS THURSDAY<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 27, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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FANS INVITED TO RIBBON CUTTING AT 11 AM April 27, 2022, Louisville, KY. The Kentucky Derby Festival\u2019s ultimate entertainment venue \u2013 Kroger\u2019s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront \u2013 returns Thursday, April 28, at 11 a.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. in front of the main entrance to mark the official opening [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/27\/22 \u2013 DERBY FESTIVAL RACE EXPO OPENS THURSDAY<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 27, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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LATE REGISTRATION OPEN TILL NOON FRIDAY April 27, 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013 Runners participating in the GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon\u00ae can pick up their race packets beginning tomorrow at the Dick\u2019s Sporting Goods Race Expo and Packet Pick-Up. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the two-day Race Expo in [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/26\/22 \u2013 LOUISVILLE NATIVE WINS FIRST PRIZE AT HOLE-IN-ONE CONTEST FOR SECOND TIME<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 27, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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$1 MILLION PRIZE STILL UP FOR GRABS April 26, 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0 \u2013 The $1 million prize is still up for grabs after more than 30 years in the Stock Yards Bank Kentucky Derby Festival $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest. No one has aced Hole #8 at Seneca Golf Course, though a Louisville man [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/26\/22 \u2013 GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE RETURNS MAY 4TH<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 26, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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TWO BELLES AND A COUNTESS READY TO RACE ON THE OHIO RIVER BROUGH BROTHERS DISTILLERY OFFICIAL BOURBON OF GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 April 26. 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0 \u2013 It will be a Battle of two Belles and a Countess along the Ohio River as the Liberty Financial Great Steamboat Race, returns on [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/22\/22 \u2013 DERBY FESTIVAL VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC SET FOR THUNDER WEEKEND<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 22, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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April 22, 2022, Louisville, KY. The 33rd Annual Derby Festival Volleyball Classic will be under way Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 with the Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Doubles Sand Tournament at Baxter Jacks (427 Baxter Ave.). The Sand Divisions will showcase some of the top Doubles Volleyball players in the region, including a team [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/22\/22 \u2013 THUNDER WEEKEND ACTIVITIES<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 22, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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April 22, 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0 There are other Kentucky Derby Festival activities this weekend in addition to Thunder Over Louisville. \u00a0 Volleyball Tournament: Saturday, April 23 \u2013 Sunday, April 24 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC. One of the country\u2019s largest outdoor volleyball tournaments. Contributing Sponsors:\u00a0 ASICS and Mikasa. For more information, call The Volleyball Connection\/Tandem [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/21\/22 \u2013 THUNDER SOUNDTRACK READY FOR THE SHOW<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 21, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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2022 PLAYLIST CELEBRATES RETURN TO TRADITION Thursday, April 21, 2022. Louisville, KY. \u2013 In anticipation of Thunder Over Louisville\u2019s return to the Waterfront, Thunder Officials ran their first soundcheck of this year\u2019s fireworks soundtrack in the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Command Center at the Galt House this morning. This year\u2019s theme \u2013 \u201cThe Legend [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/19\/22 \u2013 THUNDER ON THE GROUND FESTIVITIES RETURN FOR 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 19, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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April 19, 2022. Louisville, KY. \u2013 Thunder Over Louisville features more than just one of the nation\u2019s largest fireworks displays and top air shows. Sponsored by Ford Motor Company, Ford\u2019s Thunder on the Ground activities will offer numerous ways to entertain friends and family members alike! From the Thunder FoodFest to the Children\u2019s Play Areas [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/18\/22 \u2013 KENTUCKY LOTTERY PICKS DERBY CITY FANATIC<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 18, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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WINNER WILL BE THIS YEAR\u2019S THUNDERNATOR April 18, 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013 Through a special second chance promotion sponsored by the Kentucky Lottery, Louisville resident Lillie Ingram won the opportunity to be this year\u2019s Derby City Fanatic for the 2022 Kentucky Derby Festival. As part of her big win, Ingram will serve as the Thundernator [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/15\/22 \u2013 2022 THUNDER AIR SHOW LINEUP RELEASED<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>aboyd<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 15, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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April 15, 2022. Louisville, KY. Thunder Over Louisville, The Legend Returns on Saturday, April 23rd with a salute to the 75th Anniversary of the United States Air Force. One of the nation\u2019s top air shows, the event will have a packed show showcasing both military and civilian aircraft. Scheduled performances include the U.S. Air Force [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/14\/22 \u2013 NEW BLOCK PARTY EVENT SET FOR SATURDAY<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 14, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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COMMUNITY EVENT DEBUTS AT NORTON HEALTHCARE SPORTS & LEARNING CENTER April 14, 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0 \u2013 The Kentucky Derby Festival\u2019s new Block Party will make its debut this Saturday, April 16 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. The free event, created with the support of Churchill Downs and Humana and the Derby Festival\u2019s [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/13\/22 \u2013 DERBY FESTIVAL BOURBON TASTING EVENT RETURNS THURSDAY<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 13, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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CELEBRATION TOASTS NEW HOME THIS YEAR AT THE FRAZIER HISTORY MUSEUM April 13, 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0 \u2013 Two of Kentucky\u2019s signature favorites \u2013 the Kentucky Derby Festival and bourbon \u2013 will be in the spotlight on Thursday, April 14 at the Frazier History Museum. Republic Bank BourbonVille features a spirited evening of Kentucky Bourbon-inspired cocktails [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/12\/22 \u2013 DERBY FESTIVAL\u2019S ANNUAL CYCLING EVENT RIDES THROUGH LOUISVILLE ON SATURDAY<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 12, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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April 12, 2022. Louisville, KY. \u2013 The Kentucky Derby Festival\u2019s annual cycling experience \u2013 the 2022 PNC Tour de Lou \u2013 rides through Louisville this Saturday, April 16. For the first time at the 9th annual event, cyclists will have the opportunity to ride through the home of the Kentucky Derby and across state lines. [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/11\/22 \u2013 DERBY FESTIVAL HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTEST RETURNS THURSDAY<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>critchie<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 11, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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TAKE A SHOT AT $1 MILLION AT STOCK YARDS BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL EVENT April 11, 2022. Louisville, KY.\u00a0 \u2013 It\u2019s time to take your shot at $1 million! The Stock Yards Bank Kentucky Derby Festival $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest opens Thursday, April 14 and runs through Sunday, April 24. The contest will [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04\/09\/22 \u2013 DERBY FESTIVAL CROWNS 2022 QUEEN<\/a><\/h2>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>aboyd<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Published\u00a0<\/span>April 9, 2022<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n
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April 9, 2022. Louisville, KY. \u2013 With the traditional spin of a wheel Nancy Ngo of Louisville, was named the 2022 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen tonight during the 63rd annual Fillies Derby Ball at The Galt House Hotel. Nancy, 23-years-old, is a 2nd-year graduate student at the University of Louisville studying Public Health with a [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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