Hollywood celebrities highlight the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Celebrity Day at the Downs each year at Churchill Downs. Presented by the Kentuckiana Honda Dealers, this star-studded event is held annually at Churchill Downs, home of the legendary horse race. Stars in the Pegasus Parade and other Festival events are on hand for this an exciting and glamorous day at the races.

Post time for the first race is 12:40 PM. The afternoon’s third race is named for the Derby Festival. The 2015 KDF Chairman and the Derby Festival Queen and Royal Court will present a 14-inch, engraved silver tray to the winning jockey, trainer and owner.

This glamorous day with our special guests is only $115 and is one of the hottest tickets in town. So if you miss out, you can still try a seat on Broadway for your stargazing, as celebrities make their way down Broadway in the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade.

Ticket Prices: $1,000 for a preferred table of 8, $920 for table of 8, $115 for single ticket.

FOR TICKETS CALL (502) 572-3857

Tuesday, April 28, 2015
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Did you know that there are over 66 wineries located here in Kentucky and nearly 30 in Indiana? The Kentucky Derby Festival WineFest event is your chance to learn more about them, and sample some great wines at a comfortable venue.

WineFest will be held on the East Belvedere at Waterfront Park. Tickets, which cost $40, include a complimentary wine glass, event pin and samplings of some of Kentucky’s finest beverages.

Returning to the 2015 Kentucky Derby Festival event schedule is BeerFest presented by American Founders Bank. Come out to the Overlook inside Kroger’s Fest-A-Ville and enjoy samplings of both regional and national craft beers. Tickets for the event are $45 each and include tastings, a souvenir sampling mug and a BeerFest pin. BeerFest will be open from 6 PM to 10 PM on Wednesday, April 29. Tickets can be purchased online or at American Founders Bank office location at 12oo Forest Bridge Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40223 beginning March 2nd.

VIP tickets will also be available for $75 each.  This exclusive ticket will gain entry to the event an hour before it opens to the public, a buffet meal, VIP mug, a goodie bag and private port-o-lets.

Check back for a complete list of beer samples available for 2015!

Tuesday, April 28, 2015
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Did you know that there are over 66 wineries located here in Kentucky and nearly 30 in Indiana? The Kentucky Derby Festival WineFest event is your chance to learn more about them, and sample some great wines at a comfortable venue.

WineFest will be held on the East Belvedere at Waterfront Park. Tickets, which cost $40, include a complimentary wine glass, event pin and samplings of some of Kentucky’s finest beverages.

The official corporate kick-off of the 2015 Kentucky Derby Festival – the 59th annual They’re Off! Luncheon will be held on Friday, April 17, 2015. More than 1,500 Derby Festival supporters and patrons are expected to be in attendance for this community tradition, which will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Galt House East Hotel, site of the festive event since 1974. Notable speakers include Kirk Herbstreit, Erin Andrews, Sam Champion, Robin Roberts and Terry Bradshaw as well as many others in a long list of luminaries who have entertained They’re Off! Luncheon audiences for the past 58 years.

We can't wait to see you at the 3rd Annual The Gravy Cup!

Cost to attend the tasting event is $10 and proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Haven. Of course if you'd like to donate more to our cause, that would be welcomed! 
There will be loads of music and entertainment throughout the event. There will also be a silent auction.
BONUS: Your ticket will also get you into the GonzoFest happening at Waterfront Park later that evening. What a day!

Buy tickets now, this event sells out!

This is a free event!

10:00am - 4:00pm

Uncommon Goods,
Exceptional Food
& Thankfull Bellies

Join us for an uncommon Artisan Market with featured products from local craftspersons including:

Bourbon Barrel Food
Art Eatables Artisan chocolates, truffles and candy.
Blue Dog Bakery & Café
Kenny’s Farmhouse Chees
Exum’s Double Smoked Country Ham
Woodlands Pork
McDowell Farms Sals
Funked & Fermented Kimchi La
Foxhollow Far
Rookwood Pottery Compan
Chef Annie Pettry of Decc
Chef Patrick Roney of The Oakroom at The Seelbach Hilto
Chef Bobby Benjamin
The Almond Creamer
The Comfy Co
Cellar Door Chocolate
Renegade Sauces & Preserve
Duck Duck Beet CSK & Far
Heine Brothers’ Coffe
Groce Family Far
Capriole Goat Chees
Butchertown Sodas
Copper And King American Brandy

For the trendy set, the Macy’s Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show is Kentuckiana’s premiere fashion showcase of the year.  The Fashion Show features a runway of the latest in Derby and spring outfits and accessories by fashion brands and local boutiques.

Some of the Festival’s Official Products will also be featured and Official 2015 Kentucky Derby Festival merchandise will also be on sale.

Preferred seating: $75 or $750 for a table of 10 (First come, first served)

Reserved seating: $65 or $650 for a table of 10

Lounge seating: $35 General Admission (includes wine and appetizers)

All ticket price levels include 2015 Fashion Show Event Pin.

Check back for a complete list of participating botiques!

 Louisville’s finest restaurant chefs will create original desserts, signature drinks and hors d’oeuvres using the well-known Girl Scout Cookie varieties as the key ingredient. The chefs will gather and present their creations for tasting at Mellwood Arts Center for an evening networking event.

Desserts First is fundraiser where adult guests sample exclusive culinary creations and enjoy an evening with friends. The evening will also include drinks, and hors d’oeuvres. Desserts will be judged by local culinary experts and the best dessert and hors d’oeuvreswill receive awards. Guests will be able to vote for their favorite creation nin the “People’s Choice” awards.

Register to attend here 

Whether you’re participating as an individual, volunteer or as part of a team, the Fight for Air Climb is a great opportunity to work toward the common goal of “Fighting for Air”.

Are you unsure if you should start a team or register as an individual? Go ahead and start a team and we’ll give you the tools and support needed to encourage your family, friends and colleagues to join. There is no additional obligation for forming a team, so why not give it a shot!

On-line registraion is now closed, however you may still participate in the event as a walk-in on Sunday, February 15, between 9:30 and 11 a.m. No phone registrations will be accepted.

Cellar Door Chocolates will be there to provide you with energy chocolate for the journey!

Stop in the shop and meet the Afternoon Underdogs in person. The guys will be there airing from 3:00pm until 5:00pm, so stop in and see them, while you get chocolates for your Valentine!

Meet us at the Wine Rack on Wednesday evening for sweet samples and delicious wine. 

The ultimate after party. 

 Cellar Door Chocolates is the official chocolate sponsor of the 66th Emmy Primetime Awards Ball. More than 25,000 pieces of chocolate will be at the fingertips of celebrities, cast and crews at the Emmys after party.   

Cellar Door Chocolates is the official chocolate sponsor of the 66th Creative Arts Ball. More than 25,000 pieces of chocolate will be at the fingertips of Celebrities, cast and crews at the Emmys after party. 

Tales of the Cocktail

In this tasting room, attendees will learn about the distillates and maturates that are the backbone of the brand.  Next up is the Ten Recipes  - from the barrel up.  With props like barrel staves, grain, corn and other components used in Four Roses Bourbon, guests will come full circle on how this bourbon legend has survived, grown and flourished in 125 years.

Don’t forget to enjoy our cocktails and stay for our pairing tastings – did someone say Bacon and Chocolate and Barbecue?  Our Brand Historian will also be on hand with artifacts from our Museum in Kentucky.

Attendees can expect to meet Logan Leet, Owner of Old 502 Winery, and Erika Chavez-Graziano, Owner of Cellar Door Chocolates, who will explain their process and sampling products.

Stoneware staff will be on hand to answer questions about products including the Stoneware Wine Coolers that can be stored in the freezer and used to keep wine chilled.

Old 502 Winery makes its nine unique varieties of wine in downtown Louisville, using grapes sourced from Kentucky farmers.

Since 2007, Cellar Door Chocolates has been sourcing the finest ingredients and creating unique flavor combinations in handmade truffles, buttercreams, sea salt caramels, and small batch bourbon balls among other chocolate treats.

Stoneware has been hand making and hand painting pottery for the home, garden and kitchen for 199 years.

Free and open to the public, no reservation needed.