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DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017

The stories you tell happen here. OFFICIAL GUIDE OFFICIAL April 17 - May 5

KDF.ORG • #KDF2017    2 THE COURIER-JOURNAL FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 CONTENTS 13 T our de Lou FAMILY-FRIENDLY SOCIAL EVENTS Cycling event around the city 5 G ive A Day 5 They’re Off! Luncheon 13 H ealthy Kids Day Mayor’s week-long service initiative encourages volunteerism Seth Davis to tip-off power lunch Kids Fitness Event grows with YMCA 6 Th under Over Louisville 6 T aste of Derby Festival 20 Health Fair Air Show, fireworks to rock the waterfront Area restaurants feature fine fare Learn about Healthy Lifestyles at this family-friendly event 8 Chow Wagon 12 TheSlice: Spice, Style and Soul Venerable venue features live music, traditional fare West Louisville fundraiser dishes up food and music OVER 21 8 F est-a-Ville on the Waterfront 18 M ayor’s Derby Brunch on the River Brunch at Riverside, Farsley-Moreman Landing 19 T exas Hold’Em Tournament Ultimate entertainment experience opens April 27 Put on your poker face 9 Great BalloonFest 19 K nights of Columbus Charity Dinner Annual event features charity presentation 20 WineFest U.S. Bank balloon events at KEC, Vino tasting on the Belvedere 12 Ken-Ducky Derby of Dean Eagle Memorial Award 19 HappyTail Hour 22 BeerFest 20,000 ducks on the Beer tasting event showcases craft beers 13 T he Children’s Tea with Furry friends frolic at Fest-a-Ville 22 G reat Race 24 C elebrity Day at the Downs Princesses Walk to red carpet with the stars Social skills served up at the Crowne Plaza Battle of the Belles on the Ohio 26 F estival Unveiled & the Official Poster Artist 27 BourbonVille 19 G reat Bed Races Newest KDF event features all things Bourbon Wacky event returns to Broadbent Arena 2017 Poster and merchandise showcased 20 Parade Preview Party 27 S pring Fashion Show FESTIVAL FAVORITES Latest styles showcased at Horseshoe Southern Insider’s look at parade attractions 3 Going Green! 23 Pegasus Parade 27 F illies Derby Ball Recycling helps KDF go greener First ball of Derby season “Louisville on the Move” featured 3 Festival Foundation 24 C inco de Mayo Fiesta SPORTS FANS Derby Festival’s Charitable Arm Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at 4th Street Live! 4 K DF Directors and Staff 26 RoboRumble 5 $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Tournament Big prize still up for grabs Derby Festival board and staff members make it happen New STEM Competition with Robot Battles 13 Royal Court 26 Spelling Bee 5 Volleyball Classic Grass Division returns to Seneca Park Five Princesses serve as KDF ambassadors Top spellers from KY and IN compete 19 A T&T Morning Line 26 StepFest 5 P ro-Am Golf Tournament KDF Foundation Tournament at Wildwood Regional radio stations showcase area attractions Step Team showcase and competition 21 Pegasus Pins 26 Academic Challenge 6 L ouisville Cup Boys & Girls Soccer Tournaments Multi-weekend youth soccer competition Register your pins online for to win Grand Prizes A middle school quick-recall competition 25 Corporate Sponsors 27 S tudent Art Contest 10 OVW Run for the Ropes Generous sponsors help fund Festival Student artists receive top honors Ohio Valley Wrestling matches on the Great Lawn 18 V Foundation Celebrity Bocce Tournament FESTIVAL 411 – STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH KDF! MUSIC LOVERS Bocce Ball Tournament to help fight cancer 10 Friday Concert 19 D on Fightmaster Golf Outing Daya with special guest Tryon Kentucky PGA Foundation sponsors event 12 Drum Line Showcase 22 Ba ttle of the Bounce Regional bands compete for Obstacle course competition 12 Saturday Concert 27 N ight of the Future Stars Hunter Hayes with special guest Carly Pearce Horseshoe Foundation sponsors skills competition 18 L ouisville Youth Orchestra 27 Basketball Classic Concert in Iroquois Park All-Star event at 18 GospelFest HEALTH & FITNESS Gospel Choir Showcase 18 Celebration Sunday 9 Training Program FREE 14-week program for runners Sidewalk Prophets with John Tibbs and Hannah Kerr Websites 20 Tuesday Concert 9 Race Expo and Packet Pick-up Race expo offers latest running wear and race tips KDF.ORG Sugarhill Gang with special guest Grandmaster Dee THUNDEROVERLOUISVILLE.ORG featuring Kurtis Blow 10 Marathon and miniMarathon DERBYFESTIVALMARATHON.COM 22 Wednesday Concert Largest day of road racing in Kentucky PEGASUSPINS.COM Drive-By Truckers with special guest Frederick The Younger 10 Neigh-maste Yoga at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville App 24 Thursday Concert Visit your App store and search “KDF” with special guest Colony House 12 Fitness Jam Zumba® and U-JAM Fitness on the Great Lawn 24 D erby Eve Concert Social Media (DJ Set) takes the stage at Waterfront Jam 12 NPC Fitness and Physique Championship Fitness fanatics strut their stuff    THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 3 Welcome

Welcome to the 2017 packed with a variety of events, has something memorable enjoy the festivities without Kentucky Derby Festival®! and unique for everyone – and fans of all ages. stretching your pocketbook. Started with a single parade in 1956, the Festival is now a Our staff works with 4,000 volunteers to put on this extrav- For 62 years, the Derby whirlwind of over 70 special agant celebration every year. It culminates with the Festival’s Festival has brought this events and part of the fabric oldest and inaugural event, the Republic Bank Pegasus community together like of our community. Providing Parade, which will march in on May 4th. nothing else. It is one of the decades of fun for more than premiere events of its kind in More than just fun and entertainment, the Derby Festival 1.5 million patrons annually the world. Take some time to generates in excess of $127 million annually for the local has made the Festival into celebrate springtime in the economy. Events on the Festival’s schedule also help to raise one of the most respected Commonwealth, make the more than $500,000 for local charities each year. Michael E. Berry, President and and honored special events most of Kentucky’s signature Lisa Stevenson, 2017 Chair, CEO, Kentucky Derby Festival celebration and memo- Kentucky Derby Festival organizations in the world. We welcome you to our celebration and hope you enjoy the ries that will last a lifetime. exciting activities we have planned. With dozens of the events This year’s Opening Ceremonies: , offering free admission with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®, you can blasts off on April 22. The following two weeks of excitement, The stories you tell happen here. Kentucky Derby Festival® KDF's Mission Foundation

Provide creative and unique entertainment and community service for the people of the Greater Louisville area The Kentucky Derby Festival works each year to provide community service that directly contributes to that directly contributes to the aesthetic, cultural, educational, charitable, and economic development of the area. the cultural, educational, charitable and economic development of the community. To further that mission, the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation was founded in 1998. The Foundation, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit We will organize, promote and conduct events using the collective efforts and resources of volunteers, small charity receives and manages charitable contributions on behalf of the Kentucky Derby Festival Inc., its and large businesses, non-profit organizations and governmental entities to enhance the positive international supporters and the general public. recognition, economic and cultural development, and community image of the Greater Louisville area. The Foundation perpetuates the Festival’s impact on the community by developing projects that highlight the Festival’s influence on the area’s cultural heritage. It works to further the Festival’s educational and charitable mission through exhibitions and performances. Recent KDF Foundation outreach includes awarding $20,000 in savings bonds to the top five finishers in the Derby Festival Spelling Bee, production of the IU Southeast RoboRumble Regional Robotics Tournament, the Academic Challenge and Student Art Contest, as well as organization of the Charity Module running program to assist charitable groups in raising funds through the Festival’s Marathon and miniMarathon road races. The Charity Module has raised over $2,500,000 for local charities since its inception in 2006.

We’re still Going Green! Expect to see Green Teams and green efforts at many of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s events again in 2017. The Kentucky Derby Festival’s Go Green! Volunteer of the Year Program continues its green efforts at multiple events, including Thunder Over Louisville, Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, U.S. Bank Great Balloon Glow, Marathon/miniMarathon, and the Republic Bank Pegasus Known as one the of the Derby Festival’s Parade. In addition, in 2017, the Festival is proud to offer a zero-waste event at the Kentucky Proud WineFest. hardest workers, Bob Holt has been recognized The Festival offers single-stream recycling, which allows all the accepted materials to go into the same as the 2017 Active Volunteer of the container. Since no sorting is required, this method will allow for a user-friendly, efficient process at Festival Year. Since 2009, Holt has worked within the events. Operations Committee at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. Currently serving as the The Go Green! program, which is sponsored by LG&E, includes composting of inedible food waste; donation co-chair of Operations, Holt over-sees the successful flow between every of edible food; use of compostable products; grease recycling and on-site recycling. Concessions by Cox event and concert over the nine-day run. His organization contributes partners to assist with these efforts. to the smooth operation of the U.S. Bank Balloon Glimmer, Marathon/ Here are some ways you can “Go Green” with the Kentucky Derby Festival: miniMarathon finish lines, Battle of the Bounce, PNC Tour de Lou and everything in between. With a to accompany his can-do attitude, he 1. Use recycling bins at Festival events. explains his satisfaction comes from when an event goes off without a 2. Ride your bike to Thunder and Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. hitch. Known for his spirit, attitude and passion, Holt volunteers because he enjoys the civic involvement and feeling of community within the 3. Carpool to Kentucky Derby Festival events. Festival. “There is always someone willing to lend a hand from their event 4. Join the Kentucky Derby Festival and purchase Green Energy for your home or office, visit www.lge-ku.com. to keep yours going,” says Holt. “This makes it easy to do what I do.” 4 THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017

2017 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL Board of Directors EXECUTIVE BOARD Chair of the Board Lisa Stevenson / DuPont Manual High School Chair Elect Scott Watkins / Norton Healthcare Vice Chair Marita Willis / American Red Cross Secretary Mike Ziemianski / St. Meinrad School of Theology Treasurer Judy Hess / Horseshoe Southern Indiana Immediate Past Chair Wes Rutledge President and CEO Michael E. Berry Steve Andriot / Dri-View The Kentucky Derby Festival Board and Royal Court at the Kentucky State Capitol Annex in Frankfort last April. Jill J. Bell / Passport Health Plan Tyler Bliss / Paul Carroll / Zeon Chemicals Charles Hoffman / Ford Motor Co. Michael Sadofsky / New Albany+Floyd Co. Education Foundation Wendy Dant Chesser / One Southern Indiana Pattie Imperial / Fifth Third Bank Republic Bank & Trust Co. Steve Conrad / Louisville Metro Police Department Natasha Collins / LG&E and KU Energy LLC Brian Jones / Greater Louisville Inc. Bruce Salyer / Meijer Scott Kuhn / Sheehy Advertising Cathy Colliver / Courier-Journal Media James O. King, III / King Southern Bank Jean G. Scott / YPAL Ken Selvaggi / WAVE TV David Combs / Walmart Bill Lamb / WDRB Media Mike Sewell / Gresham, Smith & Partners Stacy Serad / Humana Mike Coomes / Papa John’s International Hank Mangeot / AT&T Kentucky Marty Storch / Metro Parks Department Mike Shea / Government Strategies Al Cornish / Norton Healthcare Ed McCoy / Kerr Office Group Suzann Thompson Catherine Smith Merilyn Coslow Tim McGurk / Kroger Nancy Jo Trafton / Indiana University Southeast Louis I. Waterman / Goldberg Simpson, LLC Linda Danna / WHAS 11-TV Carol Nord / Nativity Academy At St. Bonafice Lani Vandertoll / KentuckyOne Health Harry Dennery / Food Service Solutions Nancy O’Hearn / Hotel & Suites David Vogel / DIRECTORS Barry Denton / Masonic Homes of Kentucky Brian Outland / John Waggoner / HMS Global Maritime Col. John E. Aubrey / William R. Fisher, Jr. / DuPont Louisville Works Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Joey Wagner / J. Wagner Group Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Brenda Frank / Office of the Mayor Barbara Porter / BB&T Kristin Warfield / Inc. Kathy Bingham / The Fillies, Inc. Mike Gandolfo / RE Solutions LLC Debbie Prewitt / Citizens Union Bank Stacey Yates / Kristen Branscum / Glenn Haygood / WLKY-TV Erin Rasinen / Messer Construction Co. Louisville Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism Robert Hecht / Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Janet Reilly / U.S. Bank Barry Brauch / American Founders Bank Darren Hobbs / Zirmed Jason Rittenberry / Kentucky Venues Festival Staff Past Chairs and Honorary Members Michael E. Berry - President & CEO Jennifer Morgan 1976 Lewis C. Tingley* 1994 Mike Kallay - 2010 Leslie Broecker PAST CHAIRS 1977 Charles R. Smith Chairman of the Board 2011 James A. Hillebrand Stacey Robinson - Executive Vice - Merchandising 1957 Robinson S. Brown, Jr.* 1978 James E. Carrico Guy W. Hempel - 2012 Wendy Jacob President/Chief of Staff Manager 1958 Addison F. McGhee* (F) Festival Chairman 1979 Edwin C. Coburn* 2013 Chris Whelan Jeff English - Sr. Vice President of Sarah Nordman - 1959 Frank G. Rankin* 1995 Donald G. McClinton - General Counsel/Kentucky Derby Sponsorship Sales 1980 Katherine G. Peden* 2014 David Nett 1960 Spencer T. Jones* Chairman of the Board Festival Foundation President Manager 1981 James S. Judy Marlyn Y. Smith - 2015 Trish Osborn 1961 J. Seaton Huff * Matt Gibson - Sr. Vice President Jayme Perez - 1982 Bernard D. Rosenthal Festival Chairman 1962 Fred McClellan* of Events Sponsorship Sales 1983 William J. Sheehy* 1996 Donald G. McClinton HONORARY 1963 Richard B. Condon* Aimee Boyd - Vice President of Manager 1984 William E. Summers,III* 1997 Robert R. Scherer* 1964 William Moore* MEMBERS Communications Jessica Pollio - 1985 Barbara M. Hoffman 1998 Thomas T. O’Hearn 1965 James Browitt* John T. Ballantine Zach Fisher - Event Manager Sponsorship Sales 1986 Edward Jungbert, Jr.* 1999 Penny McTighe* 1966 Arthur T. Sturgeon* Hon. Hailee Fults - Merchandising Manager 1987 William W. Campbell 2000 William E Summers, IV 1967 Thomas A. Ballantine* Martha Layne Collins Manager Jon Pollock - Event Shaina Wagner - Ticket & 1988 Wendell P. Wright 2001 Sam Smith Barbara Price Cordery* 1968 Basil P. Caummisar* (F) Dodie Howlett - Director of Manager Promotions Manager 1989 Thomas A. DeMuth* 2002 Linda McGinity Jackson Hon. 1969 Mac Smith* Advertising & Promotions Bridget Sherrill - Vice President of Shanna Ward - Senior Event 1990 Mrs. Charles (Jean) 2003 E. Douglas Hamilton John R. Guthrie Cynthia Jackson - Customer Merchandising Manager 1970 D.A. Sachs, III* Weyland 2004 Carolle Jones Clay Earl Ruby* (F) Service Representative Tricia Siegwald - Director of Event Tim Whitten - Director of Finance 1971 Samuel H. Gifford* 1991 David W. Higgins* 2005 Dan L. Owens Willard Scott Anna Miller - Event Manager Production & Volunteers April Zik - Director of Sponsorship 1972 Arthur J. Metzler* 1992 Carol W. Hebel 2006 Rip Hatfield Ray Wimberg* (F) Carl Mittelsten - Executive Gary Stinson - Digital Media Sales 1973 Ralph C. Wooton* 1993 David H. Snowden 2007 Roy Potts Assistant Manager 1974 Samuel H. Klein* 2008 Nancy Norris * Deceased 1975 W. Clyde Glass* (F) Kentucky Derby 2009 Chris Dickinson Festival Founder THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 5 Stock Yards Bank ® $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest SM They’re Off! Luncheon THURSDAY, APRIL 20 – SATURDAY, APRIL 29 | 10 AM – 8:30 PM (CLOSED APRIL 22) SUNDAY, APRIL 30 | 10 AM – 5 PM, SEMI-FINALS 6 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 21 | 11:30 AM SENECA GOLF COURSE, DRIVING RANGE GALT HOUSE EAST, GRAND BALLROOM CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: METRO PARKS & RECREATION MEDIA SPONSORS: WLKY TV, 840 WHAS, AND INSIDER LOUISVILLE MEDIA SPONSOR: BUSINESS FIRST

Seth Davis will go from March Madness to April Madness, as he helps kick-off The $1 million prize is still up for grabs at the Stock Yards Bank Kentucky Derby Festival $1 Million Dollar this year’s Kentucky Derby Festival. The award-winning writer, broadcaster and Hole-In-One Golf Contest. The daily competition returns this year to the Seneca Golf Course Driving Range best-selling author will address approximately 1,500 Derby Festival supporters and from Thursday, April 20, to Sunday, April 30. Competitors and spectators can relax in the refreshment tent patrons in attendance at the 61st Annual They’re Off! Luncheon on Friday, April 21. located adjacent to the tee area. The They’re Off! Luncheon, first held in 1957, serves as the time-honored kick-off There will be 10 days of preliminary qualifying rounds and a semi-final round at the Driving Range on Sunday, to each year’s Festival. It’s the second-oldest event on the Festival schedule, just April 30. (The competition will be closed for Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 22.) behind the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade. It’s only $1 per shot, with daily special 2-for-1 deals: A senior writer for Sports Illustrated, Davis also serves as a studio analyst for CBS and hosts The Seth Davis Show on Campus Insiders. Davis has been a Seth Davis contributor for CBS Sports' coverage of NCAA Men's Basketball since 2003 where 2 Shots for $1 Days: he serves as an analyst on AT THE HALF®, the college basketball halftime show. As Senior (62+) Days: Weekdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. a regular contributor to SI.com, he authors his popular "Hoop Thoughts" column. A graduate of Duke University, Junior Day: April 23 (under 18) Davis has also authored three best-selling books. Davis also stands out on another stage, having performed First Responders & Veterans Day: April 24 stand-up comedy in various clubs throughout . Ladies Day: April 25 In addition to jump-starting the Festival’s spring activities, the luncheon also honors distinguished individuals or groups with the presentation of the Fifth Third Bank Silver Horseshoe Award and the Active Heroes Volunteer of The Finals will be held on Tuesday, May 2, at Seneca Golf Course Hole #8. The participant coming closest to the Year Award. the hole during the finals (if no hole-in-one awarded) will win a $5,000 first prize. Give A Day: Mayor’s Week Of Service SATURDAY, APRIL 15 – SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Help make Louisville the most compassionate city in the world! As a citywide initiative, Louisville residents are encouraged once again to devote a day for community service. The 2017 “Give A Day” week kicks off on Saturday, April 15. For the sixth year, “Give A Day” is an official Kentucky Derby Festival event, and there are more opportunities than ever to get involved.

Individuals, groups, or companies wanting to find a project should visit www.mygiveaday.com, where projects and needs submitted by local non-profit agencies and other groups are listed. Agencies and organizations that have projects needing volunteers can also add their information to the website. Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Pro-Am Golf Tournament MONDAY, APRIL 17 | 12 PM WILDWOOD COUNTRY CLUB CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: KPGA Volleyball Classic MEDIA SPONSOR: 1450 & 96.1 THE BIG X PRIZE SPONSOR: HORSESHOE SOUTHERN INDIANA SATURDAY, APRIL 22 – SUNDAY, APRIL 30 The Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Pro-Am Golf Tournament moves to a new location in 2017 – the Wildwood Country Club. The CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: ASICS AND MIKASA event, which is a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society MEDIA SPONSOR: 98.9 RADIO NOW and the Derby Festival Foundation, will be held on Monday, April One of the nation’s largest outdoor volleyball tournaments, the Derby Festival Volleyball Classic returns in 17. Golfers will play in teams of five with four amateurs and one 2017 with hundreds of teams from all over the region taking part. The tourney, now in its 29th year, encourages professional. A lunch at 11 a.m. precedes the noon tee time. Entries all levels of play and forms of competition – doubles, trips, quads and six-person – on both sand and grass are open to the public and include lunch, golf with a local pro, a surfaces. The event guarantees fun and excitement for both players and spectators. cocktail reception following the tournament and gifts. For more information, call the Volleyball Connection/Tandem Sports at (502) 582-3530. The tournament features a “Shamble” format, with all team members playing from the “Teeing Ground.” The group picks the best drive and all players finish the hole with their own ball. Scoring is determined by one Sand Divisions at Baxter Jack’s Grass Divisions at Seneca Park gross and one net ball per hole. There will be a two-putt maximum for all amateurs, and ties will be decided by a April 22 & April 23: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the Tennis Courts scorecard playoff for Flight Winners and a Team Putt-Off for Overall Champion. To enter, call (502) 584-FEST or April 29 & April 30: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. April 29 & April 30: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. contact Jon Pollock at [email protected]. 6 THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 Thunder Over Louisville® SATURDAY, APRIL 22 | 11 AM – 11 PM OHIO RIVER #THUNDEROVERLOUISVILLE

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Celebrating the event’s Louisville heritage, the 2017 Thunder Over Louisville, set for Saturday, April 22, is Food and Drink themed “Thunder: Local & Original.” The theme also directs the music picked for the fireworks soundtrack, which The Thunder FoodFest will offer a wide variety of includes the music of local musicians from Kentucky and Indiana, as well as The Louisville Orchestra. The full day tasty treats from more than 100 food vendors from 11 of entertainment kicks off at 11 a.m. with FoodFest and Ford’s Thunder on the Ground. The air show continues the a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Chow Wagon, Great Lawn, Meijer fun at 3 p.m., and the fireworks spectacular ends the event with a bang at 9:30 p.m. Viewing areas will be open Family Fun Zone on the Belvedere (2017 Pegasus Pin along both sides of the Ohio River. A 2017 Pegasus Pin is required for admission to the Meijer Family Fun Zone, admission), and along Witherspoon Street and East North Great Lawn, the Thunder Chow Wagon at Waterfront Park, and the East River Road Beer Garden. River Road. Beer Gardens (free admission with a 2017 The show is made possible thanks to the generosity of five presenting sponsors: Horseshoe Southern Indiana, Pegasus Pin) will be open on the West Belvedere, River LG&E, Meijer, UPS, and Valero. Road and at the Chow Wagon. Official Derby Festival In the Air merchandise, including ThunderWear, will be available This year’s air show lineup has the most military aircraft scheduled to participate since before 2013. Featuring throughout the venue. a salute to the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, the F-35 Lightning II Stealth Fighter will make its first-ever Thunder Sound Thunder appearance. The U.S. Army Golden Knights, who last performed in 2015, return to the show. An F-86 Thunder’s fireworks show is choreographed to an Fighter Jet celebrating the 70th anniversary of the 123rd Kentucky Air National Guard is also in the lineup, along original soundtrack each year. The 2017 soundtrack features local musicians from both Kentucky and Indiana, with the B-25 Bomber commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, which turned the tide of WWII. as well as the Louisville Orchestra. The Orchestra’s Music Director, Teddy Abrams, collaborated with the Derby Other acts scheduled to perform include Billy Werth, Matt Younkin’s Twin Beech 18, and Lima Lima. Festival and the show’s producer, Wayne Hettinger, in selecting songs for the soundtrack. Ford’s Thunder on the Ground This year’s Thunder will be broadcast by WHAS TV and SummitMedia’s 106.9 PLAY. The complete fireworks Ford’s Thunder on the Ground attractions will be featured on the South Great Lawn at Waterfront Park. The soundtrack will also be aired on both official broadcast partners. Fans around the venue will hear the narration Ford Xperience Tour returns this year, showcasing the latest vehicles and technology. There will also be displays of the air show, event announcements, and the fireworks soundtrack thanks to CareSource, the Official Sound Sponsor. and demonstrations from various branches of the U.S. military, including a static Apache helicopter. Gates to the OFFICIAL TV STATION OFFICIAL RADIO STATION OFFICIAL THUNDER PROGRAM North Great Lawn at Waterfront Park will open at 9 a.m. The Meijer Family Fun Zone on the Belvedere and pop-up locations at the South Great Lawn and the featuring a variety of family-oriented activities open at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22 issue

This year, Thunder fans have a chance to help Louisville Cup Boys & Girls Soccer Tournaments PRESENTED BY KENTUCKY FIRE JUNIORS light up the skies at Thunder Over Louisville! SATURDAY, APRIL 22 – SUNDAY, APRIL 30 BULLIT ESTATES FARM (NEAR OXMOOR FARMS) The Derby Festival is teaming up with Meijer for the “Meijer Moment,” to let the crowd help light up the sky at Over 100 youth teams are expected to participate in this year’s Louisville Cup Boys & Girls Soccer Tournaments Presented by Kentucky Fire Juniors (KFJ). The tournaments feature both a girls’ competition, April 22 and 23; Thunder. From 9:05 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. fans can participate by: as well as a boys’ competition on April 29 and 30. Kentucky Fire Juniors an affiliated youth club of the 1. Turning on the lights of their Meijer Thunder Over Louisville Light Up Pin Fire of Major League Soccer and have been producing the tournaments for more than 15 years. Soccer players from ages 8 to 19-years-old will participate in the event. It is free for spectators. For more information visit 2. Turn on their phone flashlights and point them to the sky KentuckyFireJuniors.com or contact KFJ at (502) 523-8541 or (502) 298-9733. 3. Activate their glow sticks or glow wands available on the venue. ® Announcements will be made over the Thunder sound Taste of Derby Festival system to remind everyone about the “Meijer Moment.” $ TUESDAY, APRIL 25 | 5:30 PM - 8 PM LOIUISVILLE SLUGGER FIELD The special Meijer Thunder Over Louisville Light Up Pins 7 are available at all local Meijer stores for $7. MEDIA SPONSOR: 840 WHAS

Eat, drink and be merry, all for a worthy cause! The biggest fundraiser of the year for the Dare to Care Food Bank – the Taste of Derby Festival – will be held from 5:30 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, at Louisville Slugger Field. Coordinated by the Dare to Care Food Bank, the 19th annual event features fare from over 65 Louisville restaurants and beverage companies in the ’s Hall of Fame pavilion. In addition to all the signature food and libations, the Taste of Derby Festival includes bourbon and wine tasting and a silent auction. Tickets, which cost $90 ($50 is tax-deductible), are limited and available in advance only. To reserve your spot, call (502) 966-3821.

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The ULTIMATE entertainment experience is back! Open for nine straight days starting on Thursday, April 27, through Derby Eve, Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront offers something for everyone, featuring seven nights The Chow Wagon, just inside Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville of free concerts with national talent, a variety of food and drink, kids’ inflatables, midway rides and more. on the Waterfront, returns Thursday April 27 and runs through Friday, May 5. A meal time tradition in The 900,000-square-foot venue on the Ohio River will host the Waterfront Jam, including live music from over the Spring, it will offer the traditional cuisine and 30 local and regional bands and 7 national act concerts; as well as the U.S. Bank Great Balloon Glimmer, Neigh- attractions its patrons have come to expect. Great Maste, Chow Wagon, Fitness Jam, Ohio Valley Wrestling Run for the Ropes, Passport GospelFest, HappyTail Hour, food, drink and live music will be offered for the nine- Battle of the Bounce, YMCA Healthy Kids Day presented by Humana, Ken-Ducky Derby, BeerFest Presented by day run of the Chow Wagon. American Founders Bank and the awards presentation for the Presented by IBEW Local 369, among others. Kick back and relax at one of our bars, including Drake’s by the River and the Blue Chair Bay Rum New this year, Fest-a-Ville will host a High Heel Race Presented by Voices of Kentuckiana; a Kickball Bar; plus enjoy some the non-stop live music on the Tournament produced by LXC; and the V Foundation Celebrity Bocce Tournament, where teams and celebrities Miller Lite Music Stage as part of the Waterfront play bocce ball for a great cause. Jam concert series. There will be daily live local and Fest-a-Ville also offers a wide variety of regional music acts, including R&B, rock, country, activities for children, including attractions at blues, bluegrass and perennial favorites such as the Pegasus Play-Ville such as a merry-go-round, Wax Factory, Kirbys Dreamland, and Velcro Pygmies. ships ahoy, a giant slide and more. Helicopter Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. Visit rides return again this year for $40. KDF.org for a complete schedule of activities.

DAILY ACTIVITIES: Chow Wagon® – featuring food, beer and live music Kroger’s Blue Chair Bay Rum Bar – in The Grove, open 5 PM - close each day, featuring specialty rum drinks SM Drake’s by the River – a full service bar featuring Thunder Punch Old 502 Wine Bar – open daily, featuring Old 502 Wines and a full service bar FEST-A-VILLE Tito’s Tavern – located near the Great Stage, a full servcie bar featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka ON THE WATERFRONT Happy Hour | Weekdays | 4 - 6 PM | $2 Beers • Bocce | 6-10 PM | Daily in The Grove April 27 - Derby Eve Helicopter Rides | Friday - Friday The stories you Daily | 11 AM - 11 PM | Sunday | 12 - 11 PM Pegasus Play-Ville – featuring midway rides and inflatables tell happen here. Kentucky’s Largest Disco Ball in The Grove THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Monday, May 1 THURSDAY, MAY 4 12 PM Opening Ceremony/Ribbon Cutting 5 - 9 PM HappyTail Hour 8 PM JIMMY EAT WORLD with special guest 7 PM Appalatin on Great Stage 6 PM High Heel Race Presented by Voices of Kentuckiana COLONY HOUSE 8:30 PM U.S. Bank Balloon Glimmer 6 PM The Pass on Great Stage FRIDAY, MAY 5 FRIDAY, APRIL 28 TUESDAY, MAY 2 11 AM - 11 PM Military Day - Military Personnel get free 12 PM Neigh-maste on the Waterfront 5:30 PM LXC Kickball Tournament admission with military ID 6 PM Ohio Valley Wrestling Run for the Ropes 8 PM SUGAR HILL GANG with special guests 9 PM GRYFFIN DJ Set 8 PM DAYA with special guest Tyron GRANDMASTER DEE featuring KURTIS BLOW SATURDAY, APRIL 29 WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 4 - 8 PM Ken-Ducky Derby 11 AM Battle of the Bounce 5 PM Derby Festival Fitness Jam 6 PM BeerFest Presented by American 8 PM 97.5 WAMZ Presents HUNTER HAYES with Founders Bank special guest CARLY PEARCE 6 PM Great Steamboat Race 8 PM DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS with special SUNDAY, APRIL 30 guest FREDERICK THE YOUNGER 1 - 4 PM YMCA Healthy Kids Day Presented by Humana 8 PM Great Steamboat Race Antler 12 PM V Foundation Celebrity Bocce Tournament Presentation on Miller Lite Music Stage SPONSORED BY CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR MEDIA SPONSOR OFFICIAL 1- 3 PM Mascot Party DECORATOR 2 PM Republic Bank Pegasus Parade Inflatable Rehearsal 2 - 7 PM Passport GospelFest at the Chow Wagon

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SM U.S. Bank Great BalloonFest OHIO RIVER THURSDAY, APRIL 27 – SATURDAY, APRIL 29 KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLESM ON THE WATERFRONT, BOWMAN FIELD AND THE KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER

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Five events. Three days. One amazing time. The U.S. GREAT BALLOON RACE ENTRANTS: Bank Kentucky Derby Festival Great BalloonFest is sure to Allen Electrical Services BALLOON BRIEFS attract hot air balloon fans and make admirers out of new Bee Line Courier Service attendees. Bluegrass Pain Consultants PLLC Thursday, April 27: Central American Airways Running from Thursday, April 27, through Saturday, 7 AM Launch. U.S. Bank Great Race for Charity. Folds of Honor DreamShip April 29, festivities will kick off at Bowman Field with the Bowman Field. Harbor House of Louisville U.S. Bank Great Balloon Charity Race on April 27 at 7 a.m. IMTS International Manufacturing 8:30 PM U.S. Bank Great Balloon Glimmer. Kroger’s Local celebrities will race in hot air balloons for a chance Technology Show Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Media Sponsor: to win $1,000 for their favorite charity, thanks to the Jasper Engines Q103.1 Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation. Starting at 8:30 p.m., Kroger the balloons will participate in the U.S. Bank Great Balloon Friday, April 29: Mirazon Glimmer on the North and South Great Lawns of Kroger’s 7 AM Launch. U.S. Bank Great Balloon Rush-Hour Mortenson Family Dental Fest-a-Ville. Race. Bowman Field. Public entrance off Pee Wee Norton Children’s Hospital Reese Road. Media Sponsor: 99.7 DJX. BalloonFest resumes at Bowman Field the following Norton Healthcare morning, April 28, for the U.S. Bank Great Balloon Rush- Oliver Winery 9 PM. U.S. Bank Great Balloon Glow. Kentucky Hour Race at 7 a.m. The Rush-Hour Race will offer a RE/MAX Exposition Center. Gates open at 6 PM. $8 KEC beautiful view to those on their way to work. The U.S. SULLAIR parking fee. Media Sponsor: 106.9 PLAY. Broadcast Bank Great Balloon Glow brings the fun to the Kentucky Sunny Side of Louisville by SoIN special by WLKY TV on MeTV Louisville 32.2. Exposition Center at 9 p.m. Friday night. Glow spectators UAW/ Ford Kentucky Truck Plant Saturday, April 29: are encouraged to come out early (gates open at 6 UAW/Ford Louisville Assembly Plant p.m.) and make an evening of the event. At 9 p.m., the U.S. BankU.S. Bank HARE Balloon 7 AM Launch. U.S. Bank Great Balloon Race. Bowman balloon pilots will fire their burners, making the balloons Zaxby’s Field. Public entrance off Pee Wee Reese Road. glow against the night sky – synchronized to a musical score provided by 106.9 PLAY. The event will also be Media Sponsor: 99.7 DJX. broadcast live by WLKY TV. The BalloonFest wraps up on Saturday, April 29, with the U.S. Bank Great Balloon Race at 7 a.m. at Bowman Field. The Saturday morning race is the oldest portion of the balloon events.

Race Expo and Packet Pick-up Running Wild® Pasta Party THURSDAY, APRIL 27 - FRIDAY, APRIL 28 FRIDAY, APRIL 28 | 5:30 PM KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER, WEST WING KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER, WEST WING

OFFICIAL BOURBON: JIM BEAM® CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: JIM BEAM® AND SYSCO MEDIA SPONSOR: 99.7 DJX MEDIA SPONSOR: 99.7 DJX The Kentucky Derby Festival Race Expo and Packet Pick-up will be Get your fill of carbs at the Running Wild Pasta Party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28. Held at the open from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Race Expo and Packet Pick-up in the West Wing at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the dinner is a delicious and on Friday, April 28, at a new location – the West Wing of the Kentucky healthy way to “carbo load” for the following day’s race. Guests will also receive souvenirs. Tickets for the pasta Exposition Center. The Expo will feature the latest running gear, dinner cost $20 and are available by calling (502) 584-FEST or at KDF.org. nutritional products and advice, and pre-race running tips. Runners can pick up their race packet and also sign up for the mini and marathon Pace Team at the Expo. The Pace Team has seasoned pacers who believe in consistent splits, are energetic and personable, and dedicated to making sure runners have a great time on race day. Norton Sports Health Participation is free to all individuals who sign up on April 27 and 28. Training Program

CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: SWAGS SPORT SHOES MISSED THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE? MEDIA SPONSOR: 102.3 THE MAX 250 Charity Bibs at $125 each will be available for purchase Each year, the Norton Sports Health Training Program helps prepare runners and walkers of all experience at the Expo starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 27. All levels for the Marathon and miniMarathon Presented by Walmart and Humana. Over the course of 14 weeks, proceeds benefit the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation. participants of all ages learn the best way to condition themselves both physically and mentally for the KDF road races set for Saturday, April 29. If you missed out on this year’s free Norton Sports Health Training Program, don’t miss out in 2018! Call (502) 584-FEST or visit www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com to learn more. 10 THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 Marathon/miniMarathon® Presented by Walmart And Humana® #KDFMARATHON SATURDAY, APRIL 29 | 7:30 AM

OFFICIAL RACE MEDICAL PROVIDER AND TRAINING PARTNER: NORTON SPORTS HEALTH CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: BB&T, CHURCHILL DOWNS, LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY, POWERADE, AND THE COURIER-JOURNAL OFFICIAL BOURBON: JIM BEAM OFFICAL HOTEL: GALT HOUSE HOTEL | OFFICAL PACE CAR: JOHN JONES AUTO GROUP The largest day of road racing in Kentucky – the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon Presented by Walmart and Humana – is on Saturday, April 29. Runners will follow a looped course, starting and finishing in downtown Louisville. Both races begin simultaneously at 7:30 a.m. at Main and Brook streets and finish at Preston and Witherspoon streets, just outside the entrance to Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. The course showcases the unique architecture on Main Street, including the Museum Row attractions. Runners in both races also run a lap inside the infield at Churchill Downs racetrack and pass by Central Park and the St. James Court neighborhood. Marathon runners enter Iroquois Park through the Marathon Gateway Presented by Humana, as well as run through the beautiful Highlands. Since the 2017 race will be utilized by 31 official charity partners, many of the participants are running for a cause. For a full list of participating charities, and to donate, visit DerbyFestivalMarathon.com. Created in 2005, the Charity Module has raised over $2,000,000.

Ohio Valley Wrestling Run for the Ropes Waterfront Jam Featuring Daya FRIDAY, APRIL 28 | 6 - 7:30 PM with special guest Tryon KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLESM, GREAT LAWN FRIDAY, APRIL 28 | 8 PM GREAT STAGE AT KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLESM

MEDIA SPONSOR: 98.9 RADIO NOW Your favorite old-fashioned “wrasslin” action, Ohio Valley Wrestling Run for Ready for a new summer anthem? Look no further the Ropes, throws down Friday, April than the Derby Festival’s Waterfront Jam, featuring 28, at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Great Daya. The first time Grammy winner takes the stage Lawn. Fans can get photos with their on Friday, April 28 on the Great Stage at Kroger’s favorite OVW stars at a special meet- Fest-a-Ville. Known for the Best Dance Record “Don’t and-greet at 5 p.m. There will be six Let Me Down” with The Chainsmokers, the youngest big matches beginning at 6 p.m., with member of Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 list this a special “all-for-one, one-for-all” over- year, and #5 on Billboard’s “21 under 21” list, Daya the-top rope Battle Royal main event. is a breakout pop musician. Her distinct vocals are Presented by Ohio Valley Wrestling, climbing the charts after she released her highly the event is free with a 2017 Pegasus anticipated gold-certified full length debut , Pin. For more information, call (502) “Sit Still, Look Pretty,” featuring her first single, 759-7665. “Hide Away.” Pop duo Tryon will open the show. Admission to this one-of-a-kind show is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. Priority Viewing Tickets $20, visit KDF.org. Neigh-Maste on the Waterfront FRIDAY, APRIL 28 | 12 - 1 PM KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLESM, GREAT LAWN

Back by popular demand, Neigh-maste at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront offers the opportunity to relax and recharge in a serene setting next to the Ohio River. This all level yoga class from Noon to 1 PM on Friday, April 28, is open to all ages and fitness levels. The event offers participants the opportunity to kick off the Derby Festival season in a fun, health way. Certified yoga teachers from 502 Power Yoga, Betsy's Studios, and Buti Yoga will lead the class on the Great Lawn. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. The stories you tell happen here. THANKS

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Can you feel the beat? High school and community drum lines from Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio will showcase their creativity, musicianship and pageantry in the eleventh annual Da’Ville Classic Drum Line Showcase. New Hunter Hayes with special guest Carly Pearce this year, this event has expanded to include a Greek Step Show. The Step Show is set for 7 PM on Friday, April will have you out of your seat at the Kentucky Derby 28. The Da’Ville Classic will start at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. Both events will be held at the Louisville Festival’s Waterfront Jam on Saturday, April 29. Palace. The showcase brings together drum lines and drum corps of all ages. Admission is $10. All seating is Singer, , multi-instrumentalist, and five- general admission. For more information, call (502) 905-2908. time Grammy nominee, Hunter Hayes has taken country music by storm with hit singles like “Wanted,” “I Want Crazy,” and “Somebody’s Heartbreak,” plus his newest single, “Yesterday’s Song.” Opening the NPC Derby Championships show at 8 p.m. is Kentucky native Carly Pearce, who is sure to wow the crowd with her own style SATURDAY, APRIL 29 | 10:00 AM of contemporary country and bluegrass music. GALT HOUSE EAST, GRAND BALLROOM Admission to the show is a 2017 Pegasus Pin. Priority Viewing tickets $20, visit KDF.org. MEDIA SPONSOR: 1450 & 96.1 THE BIG X

The NPC Fitness and Physique Championship returns in 2017 to a new location, the Galt House East, Grand Ballroom. The event, which begins with pre-judging at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, is a fitness, figure, swimwear and bodybuilding competition featuring amateur and pro athletes from across the country. The finals start at 6 p.m. Pre-judging tickets costs $20; there are three levels for tickets to the finals: general admission for $25, reserved seating for $30, and VIP tickets for $35. For tickets, call (502) 387-3808 or visit www. KentuckyMuscle.com. Ken-Ducky Derby SATURDAY, APRIL 29 | 4 PM – 8 PM KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLESM

SPONSOR: SWOPE FAMILY DEALERSHIPS MEDIA SPONSOR: WLKY Fitness Jam Spend a day at the races without going to Churchill Downs! See the launch of 20,000 rubber ducks into the Ohio SATURDAY, APRIL 29 | 5 PM – 7 PM SM River at the Ken-Ducky Derby on Saturday, April 29. From KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE , GREAT LAWN 4 - 8 p.m., spectators can race and compete for prizes at the event, which benefits Harbor House. The call to the post SPONSOR: ELEET STONE COUNTERTOPS sounds off at 7 p.m. To adopt a duck, visit DuckTruck.org. MEDIA SPONSOR: 100.5 KISS FM Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. Enjoy healthy fun for the whole family at the Kentucky Derby Festival Fitness Jam on Saturday, April 29. An event for Zumba, fitness novices and enthusiasts alike, join the best Zumba and U-JAM instructors in the area, wear comfortable clothes and come burn calories! There TheSlice: Spice, Style and Soul will also be a special presentation of the newest dance fitness format - Country Heat. It’s an exhilarating, easy- SATURDAY, APRIL 29 | 6 PM - 9 PM to-follow, dance fitness party that that includes Latin THE KENTUCKY CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE rhythms, hip-hop and country line dancing beginning at 5 PM on the Great Lawn at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, on MEDIA SPONSOR: MAGIC 101.3 the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. For information call (502) 554-4486 or visit TheSlice: Spice, Style and Soul serves up more than just delicious dishes found in the West End and KyFitnessParty.com. Food, drink and pets are Metro Louisville, the popular event also features live jazz, blues and R&B entertainment. Themed “A Salute not permitted. to and a Life of Inspiration,” this year’s event gets underway at 6 p.m. at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. It benefits local charities and assistance programs throughout West Louisville. Tickets are $65 in advance or $75 at the door and are available by calling (502) 584-4602, visiting www. thesliceoflouisville.org, or for purchase at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, Better Days Records at Lyles Mall and Jam Busters at 4906 Poplar Level Rd. THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 13

SM PNC Tour de Lou ® SUNDAY, APRIL 30 | 8:30 AM 2017 Derby Princesses START AND FINISH NEAR KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLESM AT WATERFRONT PARK

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Grab your helmets and your bicycles! The 2017 PNC Tour de The Derby Princesses act as ambassadors Lou is scheduled for Sunday, April 30. KDF is again partnering for the Kentucky Derby Festival and the city with the Louisville Bicycle Club to produce the event. as they represent the community at a variety of functions. The Derby Queen® is selected The route is an open course that will start and finish at by the traditional spin of the wheel at the Waterfront Park near Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. There are separate Fillies' Derby Ball® distances based on experience levels: 20 miles for beginners, 35 miles for the intermediate rider, and a 62.1 metric century Kailee Barnes of Louisville, KY – Kailee, 19, for the seasoned rider. The course includes a scenic Olmsted is a sophomore at the Park Tour showcasing Shawnee, Chickasaw, Wayside, majoring in Human Health Sciences as a Pre- Iroquois and Cherokee parks. Cyclists will also travel through Med student. She is a Presidential Scholar, neighborhoods around the city, from downtown along Main on the Dean’s List, and is the Sisterhood Street and iconic Waterfront Park to Portland, , Chair of Kappa Delta – Epsilon Omega the Highlands, and NULU, as well as cruise past the iconic Churchill Downs racetrack. The metric century ride Chapter. Kailee serves on the Pre-Medical will take cyclists by the Farnsley-Moremen Landing and through Jefferson Memorial Forest. Activities Council and volunteers at UK Hospital in Lexington. There is still time to register through April 26. Registration is $45 for the 20 and 35 mile rides and $55 for the metric century. A portion of the registration fee also benefits the Louisville Bicycle Club. For more information, Natalie Brown of Crestwood, KY – Natalie, visit kdf.org or call (502) 584-FEST. 21, is a senior at the majoring in Communications. She is a Trustees Scholar, Honors Scholar, on the Student Orientation Staff and serves as a Cardinal Ambassador. Natalie hosts YMCA Healthy Kids Day® Presented By Humana a Student News Show at UofL and also SUNDAY, APRIL 30 | 1 - 4 PM volunteers for Heuser Hearing Institute with KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLESM, GREAT LAWN the Delta Zeta Sorority. Sidney Cobb of Frankfort, KY – Sidney, 20, is a sophomore at the University of Louisville. A Pre-Law student, she is majoring in Political Science and History. Sidney is a National Merit Scholar, a McConnell Scholar, on the PRODUCED BY: YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE MEDIA SPONSORS: 102.3 THE MAX AND TODAY’S FAMILY MAGAZINE Dean’s List, and is a Heather French Henry Quality of Life Winner. Sidney is Vice Chair of Engaging Issues for the Student Activities Board and also serves as a Citizenship Instructor at Kentucky Refugee Ministries. The Derby Festival takes its kids’ event to a new level by teaming up with the YMCA of Greater Louisville to Daphne Woolridge of Louisville, KY – Daphne, 18, is a freshman at the University of Louisville majoring in add the KDF YMCA Healthy Kids Day Presented by Humana to this year’s schedule. Free and family-friendly, the Secondary Education English with a minor in Pan-African Studies. She is a Porter Scholar, Whitney M. Young event will take place on Sunday, April 30, from 1 - 4 p.m. Scholar, on the Dean’s List and received over $1 million in awards and scholarships upon graduating from Located inside Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, Healthy Kids Day will feature interactive and family fitness activities, Louisville’s Male High School. Daphne is part of the Minority Teacher Recruitment Program, a C.O.N.E.C.T Mentor inflatables, giveaways, and miniFun Run, where kids can run, jump and climb their way to the finish line. The and volunteers at Indian Trail Elementary. event welcomes kids ages 3 and older, plus adults. For more information, visit YMCALouisville.org or call (502) Taylor Young of Louisville, KY – Taylor, 20, is a junior at the University of Louisville majoring in Secondary 587-9622. Education. She is a Woodford R. Porter Scholar, on the Dean’s List, part of the Minority Teacher Recruitment Coordinated by YMCA of Greater Louisville. Program, and serves as an Event Coordinator for the Society of Porter Scholars. Taylor also volunteers for Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana. The Children’s Tea SUNDAY, APRIL 30 | 1 - 4 PM Official Wardrobe and Image Sponsors: THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, LOUISVILLE ApricotR Lane,oyal Blades Salon,R Bluegalia Boutique, Blue Palm Accessories, Bob Shrader, Bluegrass & Backroads, Bobbi Lynn’s Boutique, Bridal Suite of Louisville, Cabi, Churchill Downs, Col. John Aubrey, Jefferson PRODUCED BY: THE FILLIES, INC. County Sheriff, Colonial Designs, Crush Boutique, Diva Studio and Day Spa, General Eccentric, Geoff MEDIA SPONSOR: TODAY'S FAMILY MAGAZINE Brosky, Goldberg Simpson Attorneys, Hilton Garden Inn – Paddock Shops, Image Works Studios, Jeff Wyler Spot of tea? Enjoy it with the Kentucky Derby Festival Princesses at The Children’s Tea Presented by Bigelow Honda, Kentucky Derby Festival, Koi Gallery at the Galt House, Little Miss Dress Up, Louisville Slugger Tea. Children ages 4 and older are encouraged to dress like a prince or princess for this social event with the Museum & Factory, Macy’s, Men’s Wearhouse, Merkley Kendrick Jewelers, MotoPhoto, Off Broadway Shoes, Festival’s 2017 Royal Court. The event includes a formal tea with current and former Princesses; tips on proper Peppermint Palm, Pix Shoes of Louisville, Posh, Seng Jewelers, Sister’s Tea Parlor, The Clothes Boutique, etiquette in social settings; a “pampering/primping” station; dance lessons; live musical entertainment; goodie The Fillies, Inc., The Hat Girls, The , Today’s Woman, Tou-Che’, Two Chicks and Co., bags; and framed pictures of each children who attends. Versona, Vineyard Vines, VisionFirst, White House, Black Market, Work the Metal. The Children’s Tea is coordinated by The Fillies, Inc. - a local volunteer group that works closely with Scholarships: the Derby Festival. This year’s event will be hosted at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville on Sunday, The Fillies, Inc., and the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation April 30, from 1-4 PM. Tickets cost $35 and reservations are required; children must be accompanied by an adult. Purchase tickets online at www.thefillies.org. For more information contact Joanne Hurst at [email protected] or 502-419-7522. 14 THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 Saturday, March 25 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION ACADEMIC CHALLENGESM PRESENTED BY SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY. OFFICIAL SCHEDULE 8 AM – 3 PM. Hyatt Regency Hotel. A quick recall competition for elementary school students. Produced by Jefferson County Public Schools. A Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Event. For more information OF EVENTS contact Doug Wilham at (502) 485-3702. Sponsor: Sullivan University. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL METRO PARKS & RECREATION STEPFEST. 1 PM – 5 PM. duPont Manual High School. Step team competition for Elementary, Middle and High The Board of Directors and staff, our 4,000 volunteers and over 400 sponsors welcome you to one of School step teams, as well as community step groups. Division winners receive cash prizes and will be America's greatest community celebrations. This whirlwind of colorful activities is a wonderful time in featured in the 2017 Republic Bank Pegasus Parade. Produced by Metro Parks & Recreation. Admission this community and we hope you enjoy it. for spectators is $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. To enter the free competition or for more The KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL is a private, not-for-profit, community organization dedicated to information contact Laneisha Beasley at (502) 574-3206 or [email protected]. Media providing unique entertainment for the Greater Louisville area. Entertaining over 1.5 million people, the Sponsor: B96.5 FM. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL is one of the nation's top festivals. With nearly 70 special events, there is something for everyone. Thursday, March 30 MACY’S PRESENTS THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL SPRING FASHION SHOWSM. Saturday, November 5, 2016 Cocktails 5:30 PM. Dinner 7 PM. Show 8 PM. Showroom, Horseshoe Southern Indiana. Reserved seating: KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION TEXAS HO HO HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT. $750 Table of 10 or $75 each. Lounge ticket: $35 (General Admission). Tickets available at KDF.org, or 3 PM registration/check-in. 5 PM Tournament begins. Horseshoe Southern Indiana, First Floor Poker call (502) 584-FEST. Sponsor: Macy’s. Contributing Sponsors: Guess?, Inc., Horseshoe Southern Indiana, Room. $125 Buy-in includes 8,000 in chips and gift bag. Re-buys $50. Players can purchase an and J Michael’s Spa & Salon. Media Sponsors: The Voice-Tribune and 102.3 The Max. additional 4,000 in tournament chips anytime they are at or below 8,000 in chips during the first six levels of play. Each level of play will last 20 minutes. Call Bridget Sherrill at (502) 572-3827 or Jeff English at (502) 572-3856 to register. Saturday, April 8 THE FILLIES DERBY BALL. Cocktails 6:30 PM. Call to the Post 7:15 PM. Queen’s Coronation 7:30 PM. Dinner 8:00 PM. Dancing Thursday, January 12 – Saturday, April 29 9:00PM – 1:00AM. Louisville Marriot Downtown. Entertainment by The Sensations. Tickets $175 each, VIP NORTON SPORTS HEALTH KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TRAINING PROGRAM. Table of 10 is $2,500, includes dinner and dancing. Produced by The Fillies, Inc. Contributing Sponsors: 6:00 PM. . Sponsor: Norton Sports Health. Contributing Sponsor: Swags Sport Brown-Forman Corporation and Total Wine & More. Media Sponsors: TOPS Louisville and 102.3 The Max. Shoes. Media Sponsor: 102.3 The Max. 14-week Training program for the Kentucky Derby Festival For tickets visit KDF.org or call (502) 572-3856. Portion of proceeds benefits Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon. For more info, log on to www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com. Foundation. Thursday, March 2 Tuesday, April 11 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL: FESTIVAL UNVEILED PRESENTED BY CITIZENS UNION BANK AND KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION STUDENT ART CONTEST PRESENTED BY THE FOUR ROSES BOURBON. FILLIES, INC. 5:00 PM. NEW LOCATION: Tim Faulkner Gallery. Join the Kentucky Derby Festival for a special unveiling of 6:30 PM Reception. 7:00 PM Awards Ceremony. DuPont Manual High School. Awards ceremony for the 2017 Festival, including the Official Poster and merchandise line, as well as the 14th annual Four students in grades K-12 participating in the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation’s Student Art Contest. Roses Rose Julep Recipe Contest, where guests can help judge. Tickets: $30 in advance; $40 at the door A Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Event. Sponsor: The Fillies, Inc. Contributing Sponsor: Kentucky (Limited Availability), includes dinner, Bourbon sampling and Festival Unveiled Pin. Tickets available at College of Art + Design at Spalding University. Media Sponsor: ARTxFM. KDF.org or call (502) 584-FEST. (21 and over only. Must present ID upon entry.) Sponsors: Citizens Union Bank and Four Roses Bourbon. Contributing Sponsor: Ladyfingers Catering. Media Sponsors: LEO Weekly and 106.9 PLAY. Thursday, April 13 KING SOUTHERN BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL BOURBONVILLESM. Saturday, March 4 6:00 PM. The Louisville Palace. Mix, mingle and enjoy Bourbon Specialty Drinks at the newest Kentucky Derby Festival event. Taste signature drinks from Kentucky’s Bourbon distilleries, enjoy Bourbon-inspired INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION ROBORUMBLE cuisine and meet the Master Distillers. Tickets: $50 General Admission; $75 VIP Experience. General REGIONAL ROBOTIC TOURNAMENT. admission tickets include Bourbon and food tastings, commemorative glass and BourbonVille pin. VIP Doors open 8 AM. Competition begins 9 AM. Award Ceremony 4 PM. Ramsey Middle School. Regional includes complete event experience, plus 5 p.m. early entry, theater tours, and premium gift bag. (21 and STEM robotics competition allowing students to design, build and compete with robots. Coordinated over only. Must present ID upon entry.) Tickets available by calling (502) 584-FEST or online at KDF.org. by Jefferson County Public Schools. A Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Event. For more information Sponsor: King Southern Bank. Contributing Sponsors: Falls City, Liquor Barn and Louisville Convention & contact Pamela Howell at [email protected] or call (502) 485-3010. Sponsor: Visitors Bureau. Indiana University Southeast Friday, April 14 Monday, March 6 HORSESHOE FOUNDATION KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL NIGHT OF THE FUTURE STARS®. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL 2017 PEGASUS PINS GO PUBLIC. 7 PM. NEW LOCATION: Indiana University Southeast Activities Building. Admission free with 2017 Pegasus Pins are your ticket to more than 30+ events and concerts on the Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pin or Basketball Classic ticket. Tickets on sale at all TicketMaster locations, TicketMaster.com schedule and are available at more than 1,000 retail outlets. ($6 at retail. $7 at events.) In 2017, any Pin or call (800) 745-3000 or the Freedom Hall box office at (502) 367-5144. One-hour autograph signing is your opportunity to win a Weekly Grand Prize beginning Friday, March 17 – Friday, May 5! Gold Winner session immediately following the event (2 items per person limit). Limited seating available. Sponsor: Pins are also eligible to win a Honda CR-V on Friday, May 12. To be eligible to win, register pins using the Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County. Contributing Sponsors: Papa John’s and SoIN. Media Sponsors: KDF App or online at PegasusPins.com. B96.5 FM and SLAM Magazine. Supporting Sponsor: Dick’s Sporting Goods. Saturday, March 11 Saturday, April 15 FORD MOTOR COMPANY KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL SPELLING BEE. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL BASKETBALL CLASSIC PRESENTED BY PAPA JOHN’S. 11 AM. Bomhard Theater at The Kentucky Center. Admission free for spectators. Top spelling bee 7 PM. Freedom Hall. Reserved Tickets $18 in advance ($20 at the door). $50 VIP Courtside Tickets competition for 4th through 8th grade students in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Sponsor: Ford Motor (Limited Availability). Tickets on sale at all TicketMaster locations, TicketMaster.com or call (800) 745- Company. Media Sponsors: 840 WHAS and Kentucky Monthly. 3000 or the Freedom Hall box office at (502) 367-5144 (Includes facility fee). Sponsor: Papa John’s. THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 15 Contributing Sponsor: Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County. Media Sponsors: 99.7 DJX, B96.5 FM, and 11PM. NO TENTS, STAKES, TAPE OR PETS.) North Great Lawn area opens at 9 AM. Admission is free with a SLAM Magazine. Supporting Sponsor: Dick’s Sporting Goods. Broadcast live on WDRB. 2017 Pegasus Pin. (NO TENTS, STAKES, TAPE OR PETS.) Saturday, April 15 – Sunday, April 23 Sunday, April 23 GIVE A DAY: MAYOR’S WEEK OF SERVICE. JUNIOR DAY AT STOCK YARDS BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN- Citywide week of volunteering to help others. Help make Louisville the most compassionate city in ONE GOLF CONTESTSM. the world. Individuals, companies and groups can volunteer online at MyGiveADay.com. Agencies and Seneca Golf Course Driving Range. 10 AM – 8:30 PM (Open Daily through April 30). Under 18 get 2 shots organizations that have projects needing volunteers can also add their information to the website. for $1. Over 18 is $1 per shot. Grand Prize: $1 million. First Prize (if no Hole-in-One): $5,000. Sponsor: Stock Yards Bank. Contributing Sponsor: Metro Parks & Recreation. Media Sponsors: WLKY TV, 840 WHAS Monday, April 17 and Insider Louisville. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT. Noon Tee Time. Wildwood Country Club. Team entries $2,000. Individual entries $500. Entries open Monday, April 24 to the public, includes lunch, golf with local pro, cocktail reception following tournament and gifts. FIRST RESPONDERS AND VETERANS DAY AT STOCK YARDS BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 Contributing Sponsor: KPGA. Media Sponsor: 1450 & 96.1 The Big X. Prize Sponsor: Horseshoe Southern MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTESTSM. Indiana. A Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation event benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A Seneca Golf Course Driving Range. 10 AM – 8:30 PM (Open Daily through April 30). First Responders and portion of the entry fee is tax deductible. Contact Jon Pollock at [email protected] or (502) 572-3833 to Veterans get 2 shots for $1. Other participants pay $1 per shot. Grand Prize: $1 million. First Prize (if no register. Hole-in-One): $5,000. Sponsor: Stock Yards Bank. Contributing Sponsor: Metro Parks & Recreation. Media Thursday, April 20- Sunday, April 30 Sponsors: WLKY TV, 840 WHAS and Insider Louisville. STOCK YARDS BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF Tuesday, April 25 CONTESTSM. LADIES DAY AT STOCK YARDS BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN- April 20-April 29: 10 AM – 8:30 PM, Closed April 22, April 30: 10 AM – 5 PM, Semi-finals 6 PM. Seneca ONE GOLF CONTESTSM. Golf Course Driving Range. $1 per shot and free for spectators. April 23: Jr. Day – Under 18 get 2 shots Seneca Golf Course Driving Range. 10 AM – 8:30 PM (Open Daily through April 30). Ladies get 2 shots for $1. April 24: First Responders and Veterans Day get 2 shots for $1. April 25: Ladies Day – Ladies get for $1. Other participants pay $1 per shot. Grand Prize: $1 million. First Prize (if no Hole-in-One): $5,000. 2 shots for $1. Senior Special Weekdays 10 AM – 2 PM, 62 and up get 2 shots for $1. Grand Prize: $1 Sponsor: Stock Yards Bank. Contributing Sponsor: Metro Parks & Recreation. Media Sponsors: WLKY TV, million. First Prize (if no Hole-in-One): $5,000. Sponsor: Stock Yards Bank. Contributing Sponsor: Metro 840 WHAS and Insider Louisville. Parks & Recreation. Media Sponsors: WLKY TV, 840 WHAS and Insider Louisville. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL “TASTE OF DERBY FESTIVAL®”. 5:30 PM - 8 PM. Louisville Slugger Field. Features exquisite fare from over 65 of Louisville’s finest Friday, April 21 restaurants and beverage companies. Bourbon tasting, wine tasting and a silent auction. Tickets $80 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL THEY'RE OFF!® LUNCHEON. until April 16th, $90 from April 17th – 25th (limited availability). Tickets available in advance only. 11:30 AM. Tickets: $680 Table of 8 or $85 each. Galt House East Grand Ballroom. Official Kentucky Derby Coordinated by Dare to Care Food Bank. All proceeds to benefit Dare to Care. Sponsor: Brown-Forman Festival kick off luncheon. Contributing Sponsors: Active Heroes, Fifth Third Bank, Kentucky Blood Center, Corporation. Media Sponsor: 840 WHAS. For more information call (502) 966-3821. and Kentucky Proud. Media Sponsor: Business First. Guest Speaker: Seth Davis. Thursday, April 27 - Friday, April 28 Saturday, April 22 – Sunday, April 30 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL RACE EXPO AND PACKET PICK-UP. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC. Kentucky Exposition Center West Wing. Two-day Expo where you can see the latest running gear, get One of the country’s largest outdoor volleyball tournaments. Contributing Sponsors: ASICS and Mikasa. nutritional advice, pre-race running tips and pick up your race packet for Kentucky Derby Festival Media Sponsor: 98.9 Radio Now. For more information call The Volleyball Connection/Tandem Sports (502) Marathon/miniMarathon® and PNC Tour de Lou. Official Bourbon: Jim Beam. Media Sponsor: 99.7 DJX. 582-3530. Thursday: 4 PM - 8 PM. Expo and Packet Pickup. Sand Divisions at Baxter Jacks Friday: 11 AM - 9 PM Expo and Packet Pickup April 22 and 23: 9 AM - 9 PM and April 29 and 30: 9 AM - 9 PM ® Grass Divisions at Seneca Park at the Tennis Courts Running Wild Pasta Party April 29 and 30: 9 AM - 6 PM 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Tickets for Pasta dinner: $20. Tickets available at KDF.org or call (502) 584-FEST. Contributing Sponsors: Jim Beam and Sysco. Media Sponsor: 99.7 DJX. Saturday, April 22 – Sunday, April 30 Thursday, April 27 – Saturday, April 29 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL LOUISVILLE CUP BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER TOURNAMENTS U.S. BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT BALLOONFESTSM. PRESENTED BY KENTUCKY FIRE JUNIORS. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. Sponsor: U.S. Bank. Contributing Sponsor: V.G Reed & Sons. Bullit Estates Farm (near ). Youth multi-weekend soccer tournament. Female competition: April 22-23. Male competition: April 29-30. Free to spectators. For more information visit April 27: 7 AM Launch. U.S. Bank Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Charity Race. Bowman Field. KentuckyFireJuniors.com or contact the Kentucky Fire Juniors at (502) 523.8541 or (502) 298-9733. 8:30 PM. U.S. Bank Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Glimmer. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Media Sponsor: Q103.1. Saturday, April 22 April 28: 7 AM Launch. U.S. Bank Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Rush-Hour Race. Bowman Field. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONIES: THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE®. Public entrance off Pee Wee Reese Road. Media Sponsor: 99.7 DJX. FoodFest and Ford’s Thunder On the Ground open at 11:00 AM, Airshow at 3:00 PM, Fireworks at 9:30 PM. 9 PM. U.S. Bank Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow. Kentucky Exposition Center. Gates Downtown Louisville Riverfront, Waterfront Park, River Road and Southern Indiana shoreline. 2017 Theme – Thunder: Local & Original. Soundtrack featuring local and Kentucky musicians. ThunderOverLouisville. open at 6 PM. $8 KEC parking fee. Media Sponsor: 106.9 PLAY. Broadcast special by WLKY TV on org MeTV Louisville 32.2. Sponsors: Horseshoe Southern Indiana, LG&E, Meijer, UPS, and Valero, along with business Thunder April 29: 7 AM Launch. U.S. Bank Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Race®. Bowman Field. Public Funders. Thunder on the Ground Sponsor: Ford Motor Company. Official Sound Sponsor: CareSource. entrance off Pee Wee Reese Road. Media Sponsor: 99.7 DJX. All-day live coverage on WHAS TV and 106.9 PLAY. Event programs distributed April 22 by The Courier- Journal. Featuring the Thunder Chow Wagon at Waterfront Park and the East River Road Beer Garden. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. (Open 11AM – 11PM. NO TENTS, STAKES, TAPE OR PETS.) Meijer Family Fun Zone on the Belvedere. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. (Open 11AM – 16 THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 97.5 WAMZ PRESENTS HUNTER HAYES WITH SPECIAL GUEST CARLY PEARCE AT WATERFRONT Thursday, April 27 – Friday, May 5 JAM. 8 PM. KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLESM ON THE WATERFRONT. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. Contributing Open Daily 11 AM - 11 PM, except Sunday 12 PM – 11 PM. Waterfront Park. ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT Sponsor: Select Kentuckiana Chevy Dealers. Media Sponsor: 97.5 WAMZ (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with national talent, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, PERMITTED.) Priority Viewing tickets $20, visit KDF.org. midway rides and more. Happy Hour Weekdays 4-6 PM, $2 beer. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Contributing Sponsor: Miller Lite. Media Sponsor: The Courier-Journal. Sunday, April 30 SM ® PNC KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TOUR de LOU . KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL CHOW WAGON Staggered start based on distance: 62.1 Metric Century – 8:30 AM, 35-mile ride – 8:45 AM, 20-mile ride Open Daily 11 AM - 11 PM, except Sunday 12 PM – 11 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. – 9 AM. Open course Cycling event with three distances for beginners to experienced cyclists. Start and Outdoor food & live music venue. Sponsors: Kroger and Miller Lite. Featuring the Miller Lite Music Stage. ® finish near Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville at Waterfront Park. Entry fees and registration info at KDF.org. Sponsor: Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin . (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). PNC. Official Safety Sponsor: AAA East Central. Contributing Sponsors: Baptist Health Sports Medicine, Louisville Marriott Downtown, and Scheller’s Fitness & Cycling. Media Sponsors: 102.3 The Max and The Friday, April 28 Courier-Journal. Supporting Sponsors: Louisville Bicycle Club and Louisville Water Company. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL NEIGH-MASTE ON THE WATERFRONT. MAYOR'S DERBY BRUNCH ON THE RIVER. 12 – 1 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Relax and recharge at this yoga event 11 AM-1:30 PM. Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing. A festive brunch featuring a traditional at the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT Kentucky breakfast, music, and tours of the property including the Moremen Family Chapel. Tickets $80 PERMITTED.) or $600 for Table of 8. For tickets or information call (502) 935-6809 or Riverside-Landing.org. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL OHIO VALLEY WRESTLING RUN FOR THE ROPES. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL “V FOUNDATION” CELEBRITY BOCCE TOURNAMENT. 6 PM – 7:30 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Admission is free with a 2017 12 – 4 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Have fun and play bocce with celebrities Pegasus Pin®. Special meet-and-greet with OVW stars at 5 p.m., followed by six big matches including for a great cause at the Waterfront. For registration information go to www.jimmyvlouisville.org. a special “all-for-1 one-for all” over the top rope Battle Royal. For more information call (502) 759-7665. Admission for spectators is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. Sponsor: Money Concepts (FOOD, DRINK AND Presented by Ohio Valley Wrestling. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) DAYA WITH SPECIAL GUEST TRYON AT WATERFRONT JAM. THE CHILDREN'S TEA WITH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL PRINCESSES PRESENTED BY 8 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. Media BIGELOW TEA. Sponsor: 98.9 Radio Now (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) Priority Viewing tickets $20, visit 1 PM - 4 PM. Crowne Plaza, Louisville Airport. Children ages 4 and up invited to meet the Kentucky Derby KDF.org. Festival Queen and Princesses. Tickets $35 each. Reservation required. Sponsor: Bigelow Tea. Media Sponsor: Today’s Family Magazine. Produced by: The Fillies, Inc. Purchase tickets online at www.thefillies. Friday, April 28 – Saturday, April 29 org. For more information contact Joanne Hurst at [email protected] or 502-419-7522. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL DA’VILLE CLASSIC DRUM LINE SHOWCASE. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY® PRESENTED BY HUMANA. The Louisville Palace. New Greek Step Show at 7 PM on Friday, followed by the Da’Ville Classic at 2 PM 1 – 4 PM. Free, family friendly fitness event on the North Great Lawn at Waterfront Park inside Kroger's on Saturday. High school and community drum lines from Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana showcase their Fest-a-Ville. Features interactive activities, community vendors, inflatables, group exercise classes and creativity, musicianship, and pageantry. General Admission Seating is $10. For tickets call, (502) 905- the miniFun Run. For kids ages 3 and older, plus adults. Coordinated by YMCA of Greater Louisville. 2908. Media Sponsor: B96.5 FM. Sponsor: Humana. Media Sponsors: 102.3 The Max and Today’s Family Magazine. For more information visit YMCALouisville.org or call 502-587-9622. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) Saturday, April 29 PASSPORT KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GOSPELFESTSM. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL MARATHON/miniMARATHON® PRESENTED BY WALMART AND 2 PM – 7 PM. Gospel Choir Showcase. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin©. Sponsor: Passport. Contributing Sponsor: Kentucky Department of Tourism. Media HUMANA. Sponsors: B96.5 FM and WLOU 104.7 FM. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) 7:30 AM. Main Street near Slugger Field, start for 13.1 mile route or 26.2 mile route to Preston & Witherspoon Streets finish. Free for spectators. Entry fees and registration info at DerbyFestivalMarathon. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL LOUISVILLE YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERT. com. Sponsors: Walmart and Humana. Official Race Medical Provider: Norton Sports Health. Contributing 4 PM. Iroquois Amphitheatre. A concert featuring ten Louisville Youth Orchestra ensembles. Admission is Sponsors: BB&T, Churchill Downs, Louisville Water Company, Powerade, and The Courier-Journal. Official free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. For more information call (502) 896-1851 or visit www.lyo.org. Bourbon: Jim Beam. Official Hotel: The Galt House. Official Pace Car: John Jones Auto Group. SIDEWALK PROPHETS AT CELEBRATION SUNDAY PRESENTED BY WJIE. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL NPC DERBY CHAMPIONSHIPS. 5 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Christian contemporary concert featuring Sidewalk Prejudging 10 AM. Finals 6 PM. Galt House East, Grand Ballroom. A fitness, figure, swimwear and Prophets with John Tibbs and Hannah Kerr. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin©. Media Sponsor: bodybuilding competition featuring amateurs and pro athletes from across the country. Pre-judging WJIE (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) tickets $20. Finals Tickets: $25 General Admission, $30 Reserved Seating, $35 VIP. For tickets call (502) STOCK YARDS BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF 387-3808 or www.KentuckyMuscle.com. Media Sponsor: 1450 & 96.1 The Big X. CONTESTSM SEMI FINALS. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL KEN-DUCKY DERBY. 6 PM. Seneca Golf Course Driving Range. Grand Prize: $1 million. First Prize (if no Hole-in-One): $5,000. 4 PM – 8PM. Call to the post 7 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2017 Sponsor: Stock Yards Bank. Contributing Sponsor: Metro Parks & Recreation. Media Sponsors: WLKY TV, Pegasus Pin®. See the launch of 20,000 ducks into the Ohio River for a chance to race and compete for 840 WHAS and Insider Louisville. prizes. Proceeds benefit Harbor House. To adopt a duck, visit DuckTruck.org. For more information go to KDF.org or call (502) 717-0072. Sponsor: Swope Family Dealerships. Media Sponsor: WLKY. (FOOD, DRINK Monday, May 1 AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) THORNTONS KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT BED RACES. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL FITNESS JAM. 4 PM Tailgating. 6 PM Parade of Beds. 7 PM Racing. Broadbent Arena. Admission is free with a 2017 5 PM – 7 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pegasus Pin®. $8 KEC Parking fee. $130 entry fee for team of 5. Sponsor: Thorntons. Contributing ® Pin . Join the best Zumba and U-JAM instructors in the area, wear comfortable clothes and come burn Sponsors: Ashley Furniture Homestore of Louisville, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local calories with the fitness craze that is sweeping the nation! For information call (502) 554-4486 or visit 369, and Safelite AutoGlass. Media Sponsor: 107.7 The Eagle. Broadcast special on WAVE 3 NEWS. www.kyfitnessparty.com. Sponsor: ELeet Stone Countertops. Media Sponsor: 100.5 KISS FM. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL HAPPYTAIL HOUR. 5 PM – 9 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. A pet- KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL THESLICE: SPICE, STYLE AND SOUL. friendly (leashes please!) social event. Entertainment featuring The Pass. Coordinated by Metro Animal 6 PM - 9 PM. The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Live entertainment and food tasting. Services. Media Sponsor: 100.5 KISS FM. (FOOD AND DRINK ARE NOT PERMITTED.) Proceeds benefit charities and assistance programs. Tickets on sale March 20 and include 2017 Pegasus Pin. $65 in advance, $75 day of event. For tickets call (502) 584-4602, visit TheSliceofLouisville.org or purchase at Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, Better Days Records at Lyles Mall or JAM BUSTERS at 4906 Poplar level Road. Media Sponsor: MAGIC 101.3. THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 17 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY DINNER. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL BEERFEST PRESENTED BY AMERICAN FOUNDERS BANK. 5:30 PM Social Hour. 6:45 PM Opening Ceremonies. 7 PM dinner. Galt House Archibald Cochran Ballroom. 6 PM – 10 PM. Beer tastings featuring regional craft beers. Overlook at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. Tickets: Dinner tickets $50. Coordinated by the Bishop Spalding Council of the Knights of Columbus. For tickets $10 Designated Driver; $45 General Admission in advance; $55 at door until event sells out; $75 for call (502) 893-2220. VIP experience starting at 5 PM. Tickets include beer tastings, sampling mug and BeerFest pin. Tickets available by calling (502) 584-FEST or online at KDF.org. (21 and over only. Must present ID upon entry.) Monday, May 1 - Tuesday, May 2 Sponsor: American Founders Bank. Contributing Sponsors: Kroger and Samuel Adams. Media Sponsors: 95.7 WQMF and SWIG Louisville. AT&T KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL MORNING LINE. 6 AM – 11 AM. Radio stations from around the region will broadcast their morning shows live from the DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST FREDERICK THE YOUNGER AT WATERFRONT JAM. ® Kentucky Derby Museum. Sponsor: AT&T. Contributing Sponsors: Kentucky Department of Tourism and 8 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin . Media Kentucky Derby Museum. Sponsor: 91.9 WFPK. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) Priority Viewing tickets $20, visit KDF.org. Tuesday, May 2 Thursday, May 4 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL DON FIGHTMASTER GOLF OUTING FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN. 8 AM Registration. 9 AM – Noon. Children’s golf event. Shawnee Golf Course. Free for spectators. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL CELEBRITY DAY AT THE DOWNS PRESENTED BY KENTUCKIANA Sponsor: Kentucky PGA Foundation. For more information, call (502) 243-8295, ext. 307 or (800) 254- HONDA DEALERS. 2742 or KyGolf.org. 11:30 AM. Churchill Downs, Sixth Floor. SOLD OUT. Sponsor: Kentuckiana Honda Dealers. Contributing Sponsor: Macy’s. Media Sponsors: The Voice-Tribune and 106.9 PLAY. REPUBLIC BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL PEGASUS® PARADE PREVIEW PARTY. Private group tours 10 AM – 1 PM. Open to Public 5 PM – 9 PM. Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing REPUBLIC BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL PEGASUS® PARADE. C. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin® . $8 KEC parking fee. Floats, inflatables, and equestrians 5 PM. West on Broadway from Campbell to 9th Street. Bleacher tickets $10 and chair seating $12. VIP for the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade on display. To schedule a private group tour call (502) 572-3823. seating $30. Tickets available at KDF.org or call (502) 584-FEST. This annual spectacle of colorful floats, Sponsor: Republic Bank. Media Sponsors: 99.7 DJX and Today’s Family Magazine. marching bands, giant inflatables and equestrians will be broadcast live on WAVE 3 NEWS. Sponsor: Republic Bank. Contributing Sponsor: KentuckyOne Health. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT. 4 PM Boarding/check-in. 6 PM Tournament begins, plus one-hour Cruise. Belle of , docked at JIMMY EAT WORLD WITH SPECIAL GUEST COLONY HOUSE AT WATERFRONT JAM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. $125 Buy-in includes 10,000 in chips and commemorative pin. 8 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. Media Add-ons available 1st hour of play $40 for 4,000 chips. $5,000 first place prize. Payouts for 1st – 24th Sponsor: 102.3 The Max. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) Priority Viewing tickets $20, place. Payouts based on 325 players, payouts pro-rated based on actual number of players. $15 for visit KDF.org. guests. LICENSE# ORG0001638. Call (502) 584-FEST to register. Media Sponsor: 1450 & 96.1 The Big X. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL HEALTH FAIR PRESENTED BY WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS. Friday, May 5 5 PM – 9 PM. Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing C. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. $8 GRYFFIN (DJ Set) AT WATERFRONT JAM KEC parking fee. Promoting healthy lifestyles, there will be free health screenings for families. Sponsor: 9 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. Media WellCare Health Plans. Contributing Sponsors: Bluegrass Pain Consultants, PLLC and KentuckyOne Sponsor: 99.7 DJX. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) Health. Media Sponsor: 100.1/103.5 WAKY. STOCK YARDS BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF Sunday, May 7 SM CONTEST FINALS. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA. 6 PM. Seneca Golf Course, Hole #8. Free for spectators. Sponsor: Stock Yards Bank. Contributing 2 PM – 9 PM. Fourth Street Live! in Downtown Louisville. The family-friendly celebration will feature Sponsor: Metro Parks & Recreation. Media Sponsors: WLKY TV, 840 WHAS and Insider Louisville. Mariachis, face-painting, a piñata competition, dance performances and a battle of Latino bands. SUGARHILL GANG WITH SPECIAL GUESTS GRANDMASTER DEE FEATURING KURTIS BLOW AT Hosted by the Mayor's Office for Globalization's Louisville Latino Council. Proceeds benefit 100 Dreamers WATERFRONT JAM. Community Foundation of Louisville. More information online at Cincoat4thSt.org. Sponsors: Fourth 8 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin®. Media Street Live, LG&E, and Adhawks Advertising & Public Relations. Sponsors: B96.5 FM, G105.1 and MAGIC 101.3. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) Priority Viewing tickets $20, visit KDF.org. Friday, May 12 PEGASUS PIN® GOLD PIN WINNER GRAND PRIZE DRAWING. Tuesday, May 2 – Wednesday, May 3 In 2017, any Pegasus Pin is your chance to win a Weekly Grand Prize beginning Friday, March 17 - Friday, KENTUCKY PROUD KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL WINEFEST. May 5. Gold Winner Pins are also eligible to win a Honda CR-V on Friday, May 12. Drawings broadcast on Wine tasting sessions daily 5 PM – 9 PM. Belvedere. Tickets: $10 Designated Driver; $45 General WAVE 3 News. To be eligible, register pins using the KDF App or online at PegasusPins.com. Admission; $85 VIP Experience (Limited Availability). VIP includes reserved entrance, local cuisine sampling, opportunity to barrel taste local wine, goody bag and access to private restrooms. (21 and over only. Must present ID upon entry.) Tickets available by calling (502) 584-FEST or online at KDF.org. Sponsor: Kentucky Proud. Contributing Sponsors: Ashley Furniture HomeStore of Louisville, 2017 Kroger’s Commonwealth Credit Union and Sullivan University. Media Sponsors: Today’s Woman and 106.9 PLAY. SM Wednesday, May 3 FEST-A-VILLE The stories you on the Waterfront KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL BATTLE OF THE BOUNCE. tell happen here. 11 AM – 1 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Admission is free with a 2017 Any purchase of $10.00 or Pegasus Pin®. Obstacle course competition that benefits Christian Care Communities and Kentucky and Indiana Stroke Association. Sponsor: Louisville Inflatables. Media Sponsors: WDRB and 99.7 DJX. For more at any food or beverage entry information call (502) 241-1175 or visit www.eventualities.org. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT $ vendor at Kroger’s Fest-a-VilleSM, PERMITTED.) weekdays 11 AM - 4 PM. KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE PRESENTED BY IBEW LOCAL 369. 3 Off 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM boarding. 5:45 PM departure. Race begins at 6 PM. Awards presentation immediately Offer valid weekdays only, April 27 - following at the Chow Wagon in Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. Tickets on the $130 (limited May 5, 2017. Sat. & Sun. not included. availability). For Belle of Louisville tickets call (502) 584-FEST or visit KDF.org. Tickets on the Belle of One ticket per purchase. Excludes alcohol. Cincinnati $60 Cruise Only; $85 Dinner, Four Roses Bourbon Tasting, and Cruise. For Belle of Cincinnati tickets call 800-261-8586 or visit BBRiverboats.com. Free spectator viewing at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville and along the banks of the Ohio River. Sponsor: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 369. Happy Hour | Weekdays | 4 - 6 PM | $2 Beers Contributing Sponsor: Four Roses Bourbon. Supporting Sponsor: Jeffrey L. Hicks, PhD of IDD Therapeutic Services PLLC. 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CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM MEDIA SPONSORS: B96.5 FM AND WLOU 104.7 FM Sidewalk Prophets, an award winning contemporary Christian band headlines this year’s Derby Festival Packed with powerful performances, the Passport Celebration Sunday concert, on April 30. The 2010 Dove Award winner for New Artist of the Year, Sidewalk GospelFest returns on Sunday, April 30, at Kroger’s Prophets will bring their energetic live-performance to the Great Stage with singles from their latest Album, Fest-a-Ville and will showcase gospel choirs from “Prodigal,” “To Live Is Christ,” and “Impossible.” John Tibbs is a rising songwriter and worship leader whose around the state. Grammy-nominated artist Jason signature southern roots shine through in his first major-label release, Dead Man Walking. Hannah Clayborn and The Atmosphere Changers, St. Stephen Kerr, a breakthrough Christian singer from New York is known for her most recent album, Overflow. Both Tibbs Youth Choir, and Sensational Bentleys will headline and Kerr will open the show. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. Food, drinks and pets are not permitted. the event. Other groups performing include: West Louisville Performing Arts Academy, Michael Young & In God’s Presence, The Golden Crowns, Heather Renee Band, Cable Baptist Church One Voice, Saxophonist Tony Fish, Blessed Reunion Choir, and Lexington Chapter Gospel Music Worship of America. The family-friendly event kicks off at 2 p.m. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin.

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One of the new additions to this year’s Festival schedule, the V Foundation Celebrity Bocce Tournament is set for Sunday, April 30, inside Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. Beginning at noon on the Great Lawn, teams and celebrities will pair up to participate in a round robin tournament of bocce – the Italian version of lawn bowling. The event benefits the V Foundation for Cancer Research, helping to raise awareness for prostate cancer and raise funds to help fight cancer in Louisville and surrounding areas. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. For more information or to register to play, visit JimmyVLouisville.org. Food, drink and pets are not permitted.

Mayor’s Derby Brunch on the River SUNDAY, APRIL 30 | 11 AM-1:30 PM RIVERSIDE, THE FARNSLEY-MOREMEN LANDING

Calling all music lovers! The Louisville Youth Orchestra Concert will be returning to the historic Iroquois Kick off your Derby Week with the Mayor’s Derby Brunch on the River, held at the historic Farnsley-Moremen Amphitheater for a special spring performance. The concert, themed “And They’re Off,” will be held at 4 p.m. on Landing. The event features honorary host Mayor Greg Fischer as well as a traditional Kentucky breakfast, Sunday, April 30. The orchestra features nine Louisville Youth Orchestra ensembles made up of young musicians music, and tours of the historic property and Moremen Family Chapel. The festive brunch is Sunday, April 30, from grade school through age 21. There are over 350 members from 15 counties and 60 schools from the from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing is a 300-acre farm and house located on Louisville & Southern Indiana metro area. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. For more information, call the banks of the Ohio River in southwest Louisville. Individual tickets to the brunch cost $80 ($600 for a table (502) 896-1851 or visit www.lyo.org. of 8). Tickets are available by calling (502) 935-6809 or by visiting Riverside-Landing.org. THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 19 Thorntons Great Bed Races® MONDAY, MAY 1 | 4 PM TAILGATE, AT&T Morning Line 6 PM PARADE OF BEDS, 7 PM RACING MONDAY, MAY 1 – TUESDAY, MAY 2 | 6 AM – 11 AM BROADBENT ARENA

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORE OF LOUISVILLE, INTERNATIONAL CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 369, AND SAFELITE AUTOGLASS MEDIA SPONSORS: 107.7 THE EAGLE. BROADCAST PARTNER: WAVE 3 NEWS. It’s the only place you’ll see beds racing – the Thorntons Great Bed Races returns on Monday, May 1. Radio listeners around the region tune in More than 40 teams are expected to race their decorated beds on wheels around the figure-eight course at to hear about Louisville attractions and the Broadbent Arena. festivities of Derby Week on the AT&T Kentucky The race features two 600-foot divisions – the Fun Division and the Champions Division. While the Derby Festival Morning Line. For 25 years, Fun Division is just what its name implies, the Champions Division is for serious racers. With the theme the event has featured radio stations from “Louisville on the Move,” teams also will compete for prizes for fastest times and most outrageous costumes around the state and region that broadcast and decorations. their morning shows live for two days from the Kentucky Derby Museum. The dormitory area will be staged outside Broadbent Arena Morning show teams from the Kentucky and will open at 12 p.m. The official cities of Ashland, Elizabethtown, Henderson, tailgate party revs up at 4 p.m. Hopkinsville, Owensboro, Madisonville, The participating teams will have Mayfield, Mount Sterling, Paintsville, and an opportunity to showcase their Somerset will converge at the Kentucky Derby costumes and bed in a pre-race Museum on May 1 and 2, as well as radio parade around the racing surface personalities from Huntsville, Ala., St. Joseph, beginning at 6:00 p.m. When racing Mich., and St. Louis, Mo. The Morning Line begins at 7, beds have a great time lets listeners in on the fun of the Festival and navigating the course, although Derby Week as they hear interviews with local many do not make it intact all the and state dignitaries, celebrities, Derby Festival way to the finish. volunteers, fashion bloggers, top local chefs and insiders of Kentucky’s horse industry. WAVE 3 TV will have live reports from Broadbent Arena from 4 – 7:30 p.m. with a 30-minute special beginning at 7:30. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. Don Fightmaster Golf Outing for HappyTail Hour Exceptional Children MONDAY, MAY 1 | 5 PM – 9 PM SM TUESDAY, MAY 2 | 9 AM – NOON KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE , GREAT LAWN SHAWNEE GOLF COURSE

MEDIA SPONSOR: 100.5 KISS FM SPONSOR: KENTUCKY PGA FOUNDATION COORDINATED BY: METRO ANIMAL SERVICES Held at Shawnee Golf Course, the Don Fightmaster Golf Outing for Exceptional Children is an exciting day Your pooch shouldn’t be left out of Derby Festival fun! HappyTail Hour, a “pet-inclusive” social event, will for children with special needs, who get to experience the game of golf. The event starts at 9 a.m. on May 2. again be hosted by Metro Animal Services on Monday, May 1, at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. The Activities will include a lunch and awards ceremony featuring local celebrities, including the 2017 Derby Festival event provides an opportunity to listen to music on the Great Stage, mingle while playing games with your pet Royal Court. The event is free for spectators. For more information, call (502) 243-8295, ext. 307, or (800) 254- (leashes, please!) and hanging out in spacious Waterfront Park. HappyTail Hour runs from 5 to 9 p.m.; live 2742, or visit www.KyGolf.org. entertainment will be provided by The Pass from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin.

Knights of Columbus Charity Dinner Texas Hold’em Tournament MONDAY, MAY 1 | 5:30 PM TUESDAY, MAY 2 | 6 PM GALT HOUSE, ARCHIBALD COCHRAN BALLROOM BELLE OF CINCINNATI, DOCKED AT KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLESM

COORDINATED BY: BISHOP SPALDING COUNCIL OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEDIA SPONSOR: 1450 & 96.1 THE BIG X The Derby Festival Knights of Columbus Charity Dinner – a fundraiser for the civic organization – will be held The 11th annual Kentucky Derby Festival Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament returns on Tuesday, May 2, on Monday, May 1, in the Galt House Hotel’s Archibald Cochran Ballroom. This annual event helps the Knights of onboard the Belle of Cincinnati, docked at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Columbus raise money to improve the lives and opportunities of the mentally handicapped in Kentucky. Boarding and check-in begins at 4 p.m., with a one-hour cruise and tournament starting at 6. The $125 buy- The presentation of the Dean Eagle Memorial Award is one of the highlights of the dinner. Special guests will in includes 10,000 chips and a commemorative Texas Hold’Em event pin. An add-on will be available for the first include the 2017 Derby Festival Queen and Court. hour of play for $40 for $4,000 worth of chips. A social hour will kick off the event at 5:30 p.m. The opening ceremonies start at 6:45, with dinner following First place is $5,000. Cash prizes will also be awarded through 24th place. Payouts are based on 325 at 7. $50 dinner tickets are available at the Bishop Spalding Council of the Knights of Columbus, 4417 Upper players; payouts will be pro-rated based on actual number of players. Guests can watch all the action onboard River Road. For tickets or more information, call (502) 893-2220. for a $15 entry fee. Call (502) 584-FEST to register. License # ORG0001638. 20 THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 Republic Bank Waterfront Jam Featuring Sugarhill Gang with special Pegasus® Parade Preview Party guests Grandmaster Dee Featuring Kurtis Blow TUESDAY, MAY 2 | 8 PM TUESDAY, MAY 2 | 5 - 9 PM SM KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER, SOUTH WING C GREAT STAGE AT KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE

MEDIA SPONSORS: B96.5 FM, G105.1 AND MAGIC 101.3 MEDIA SPONSORS: 99.7 DJX AND TODAY’S FAMILY MAGAZINE Everyone will be chanting “I said a hip hop” when the Sugarhill Gang takes the stage at the Waterfront Jam on May 2, along with special guests Grandmaster Dee featuring Kurtis Blow. An American hip hop group, the Get a sneak peek at the popular Republic Bank Sugarhill Gang will bring a blast from the past with 1979 hit single “Rapper’s Delight.” Joining them is the Derby Festival Parade Preview Party at the Kentucky internationally renowned DJ Grandmaster Dee, founding member of Whodini, and rap artist Kurtis Blow, known Exposition Center in South Wing C. The event, a for landmark certified gold single “The Breaks” and his single “Basketball.” The concert begins at 8 p.m. at family favorite, takes place on Tuesday, May 2. It’s a Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. Priority Viewing Tickets $20, visit KDF.org. great way for Festival fans to get an inside glimpse of the parade before it marches down Broadway, as well as meet the people who help make the event so special. Each float and inflatable will be on display, complete with costumed characters; even some of the equestrian units will be present. Stage performances from local groups will also be featured. A special area showcasing education will include The Alley Theater Arts Caravan, which will be giving away books to support literacy and the Louisville Free Public Library. Admission to the Preview is free with your 2017 Pegasus Pin. Private group tours will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the event will be open to the public from 5 to 9 p.m. To schedule a private tour, call (502) 572-3823.

Health Fair Presented by WellCare Health Plans Kentucky Proud WineFest TUESDAY, MAY 2 | 5 - 9 PM TUESDAY, MAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 | 5 – 9 PM KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER, SOUTH WING C BELVEDERE

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Sip, sample, and socialize at the two-day WellCare Health Plans and the Kentucky Derby Kentucky Proud WineFest on the Belvedere, set Festival bring the Health Fair to the Kentucky for May 2 and 3. The event features wine-tasting Exposition Center in South Wing C on Tuesday, May 2. sessions from 5 - 9 p.m. daily (21 and over only. The event will again be held in conjunction with the Must present ID upon entry). Patrons receive Republic Bank Pegasus Parade Preview Party. In an etched souvenir wine glasses and a WineFest Pin. effort to promote healthy lifestyles, there will be free More than a dozen wineries from Kentucky and health screenings for families. Southern Indiana are scheduled to participate this year (view the complete list online at kdf.org). Bring the family out from 5 - 9 p.m. to see a giant inflatable heart and colon as well as receive health Kentucky Proud will host cooking screenings from KentuckyOne Health, including demonstrations throughout the evening, including stroke risk assessment, hands-only CPR demos, pairings with Old 502 Winery, KDF’s official wine. and acupuncture demos. There will also be a blood Plus, Wine 101 educational classes will be offered drive for the Kentucky Blood Center. American Senior at various times throughout the event. Tickets are Community, Bluegrass Pain, Fleet Feet, Kentuckiana $45. In addition, $10 Designated Driver tickets Air Education, and the Kornhauser Library will also be will be offered at the event. in attendance, along with many others. Admission to WineFest VIP tickets are also available for $85. This exclusive ticket gives guests access to a reserved the event is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. entrance avoiding lines, access to private restrooms, goody bags, and the opportunity to barrel-taste local wine. A wine-tasting guide, featuring information on the participating wineries and their products, will be distributed to patrons. Bottles of wine will be available for purchase from the wineries. Order tickets online at kdf.org or call (502) 584-FEST. THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 21 Your TICKET to premium prizes. $ Every pin is eligible to win a Weekly Grand Prize. To enter, register using the KDF APP or PEGASUSPINS.COM.COLORS

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CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: FOUR ROSES BOURBON CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: KROGER AND SAMUEL ADAMS MEDIA SPONSOR: Q103.1 MEDIA SPONSORS: 95.7 WQMF AND SWIG LOUISVILLE SUPPORTING SPONSOR: JEFFREY L. HICKS, PHD OF IDD THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, PLLC Riverboat rivalry returns to the Ohio for the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Steamboat Race on Wednesday, Cheers! BeerFest Presented by American Founders Bank returns on Wednesday, May 3, to the Overlook at May 3, featuring the Belle of Louisville and the Belle of Cincinnati. The winner of the Great Steamboat Race Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Held from 6 – 10 p.m., BeerFest features beer tasting sessions from a will be the vessel that accumulates the most points from performing a series of tasks assigned throughout the variety of regional and craft beers. The Kentucky Beef Council also serves samples of the 2017 Derby Burger for day and during the race. One of the tasks will be a Calliope Contest between the two boats; other tasks will be patrons. performed by the boat crews on-board, as well as onshore, including a “Monkey Fist” rope toss, line handling Beer fans wanting a VIP experience can purchase an exclusive $75 ticket, which guarantees early entry and buoy flag retrieval. into BeerFest, beginning at 5 p.m., as well as access to a special area with food, private port-o-lets, a special Tickets for the Belle of Louisville are sampling mug and pours from a tap exclusive to VIP ticket holders. $130; Belle of Cincinnati tickets are General admission tickets are $45 in $60 for the cruise only, but concessions advance and $55 at the gate until the event are available on-board. A $95 ticket is sells out. Tickets include beer tastings, also available for the Belle of Cincinnati, a commemorative sampling glass and a which includes a Four Roses bourbon Kentucky Derby Festival BeerFest pin. In tasting and dinner. Passenger tickets for addition, $10 Designated Driver tickets will the Belle of Louisville may be purchased be offered this year at the event. A complete by calling (502) 584-FEST or online at list of BeerFest participants can be found www.kdf.org. For Belle of Cincinnati online at www.kdf.org. tickets, call (800) 261-8586 or visit BBRiverboats.com. Spectators can All attendees must be 21 and over and watch the competition at Kroger’s Fest- present ID upon entry. The event will be held a-Ville on the Waterfront and along the rain or shine. Tickets are available by calling banks of the Ohio River. (502) 584-FEST or online at www.kdf.org.

Waterfront Jam Featuring Drive-By Truckers Battle of the Bounce with special guest Frederick The Younger WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 | 11 AM – 1 PM KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLESM, GREAT LAWN WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 | 8 PM GREAT STAGE AT KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLESM SPONSORED BY: LOUISVILLE INFLATABLES MEDIA SPONSORS: WDRB-TV AND 99.7 DJX See how adults fare when competing on giant inflatables and in human-sized hamster balls. The Derby Festival Battle of the Bounce is a one-of-a-kind race you don’t want to miss. The event pits four-member teams The Drive-By Truckers will bring their alternative country/Southern rock sound to the Great Stage at Kroger’s from local companies and organizations against each other as they compete for the fastest times. Benefiting Fest-a-Ville on Wednesday, May 3. The band, based in Athens, Georgia, has members from both Georgia and Christian Care Communities and the Kentucky and Southern Indiana Stroke Association, it’s all fun for a good . The group recently released their most explicitly political album to date – American Band. Louisville- cause. Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. For entry information, call (502) 241-1175 or visit based quintet Frederick The Younger will open the show. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free with www.eventualities.org. a 2017 Pegasus Pin. THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 23 REPUBLIC BANK PEGASUS® PARADE THURSDAY, MAY 4 | 5 PM WEST ON BROADWAY FROM CAMPBELL TO 9TH STREET

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The 62nd annual Republic Bank Pegasus Parade, the Festival’s oldest and founding event, is set to step off on Thursday, May 4. Linkin’ Bridge, finalist on season 11 of America’s Got Talent, will serve as Honorary Grand Marshals of the 2017 parade, as well as open the event with a live performance on Broadway. “Louisville on the Move” is the twofold theme of this year’s Pegasus Parade with both a health focus and a nod to how the city continues to grow and progress. It will include 13 floats, 11 equestrian units, 5 inflatables, 11 marching bands and 16 specialty units. Spectators can expect to get up and move this year with the Parade units as they go down the route. The 2017 Republic Bank Pegasus Parade begins at 5 PM at Broadway and Campbell and marches west for approximately 120 minutes, ending on 9th Street. The annual spectacle will be broadcast live on WAVE 3 NEWS. Highlights of the parade over the years have included the appearance of a Duke and a General. Hollywood stars such as John Wayne, Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, William Shatner and Rod Steiger have served as Grand Marshals of the parade. Entertainers from Carol Channing and Liberace to Diane Lane, Ludacris and Cyndi Lauper have also graced the route, as well as University of Louisville and University of Kentucky NCAA Champion Teams.

PARADE TIPS: • Come early to stake your claim. Blankets and lawn chairs start appearing at noon. • No ticket – no bleacher. Please respect ticketholders by keeping off bleachers if you don’t have a ticket. Parade security will ask you to relocate. (Tickets: $10 bleacher, $12 chair seating, and $30 VIP seating available by calling (502) 584-FEST or online at www.kdf.org.) • Respect police instructions. Stay off the route during the parade for your safety. • Check local news Thursday morning for parade street closings.

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CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: MACY’S MEDIA SPONSOR: 102.3 THE MAX MEDIA SPONSORS: THE VOICE-TRIBUNE AND 106.9 PLAY The Derby Festival will rock out with Jimmy Eat World at the Waterfront Jam. Jimmy Eat World, the American On Thursday, May 4, the stars will be out during the daytime at Celebrity Day at the Downs Presented by rock band from Mesa, Arizona, recently released their ninth studio album, , which Rolling Stone Kentuckiana Honda Dealers. Held on the sixth floor of Churchill Downs, this event is your opportunity to enjoy called “some of the band’s most adventurous musical statement in years,” with hit single “” great food and drink while mingling with stars from the world of entertainment and sports, many of whom will and other gems including “You With Me,” “You Are Free” and the next single “Get Right.” Nashville-based appear in the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade later that day. rock band Colony House will open the show. Set for 8 PM, on the Great Stage, this concert is not one to miss. The traditionally sold-out event begins at 11:30 a.m. Post time for the first race is 12:40 p.m. The afternoon’s Admission is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. Priority Viewing Tickets $20, visit KDF.org. third race is named for the Derby Festival. The 2017 KDF Chair and the Derby Festival Queen and Royal Court will present an engraved award to the winning , trainer and owner.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta SUNDAY, MAY 7 | 2 - 9 PM FOURTH STREET LIVE! IN DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE

SPONSORED BY: FOURTH STREET LIVE!, LG&E, AND ADHAWKS ADVERTISING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Waterfront Jam Featuring Gryffin (DJ Set) The largest Hispanic/ Latino event in the state – Cinco de Mayo Fiesta – returns on Sunday, May 7, at Fourth FRIDAY, MAY 5 | 9 PM Street Live! in Downtown Louisville. The family-friendly celebration is from 2 - 9 p.m. and will feature mariachis, GREAT STAGE AT KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE face-painting, a piñata competition, dance performances, and a battle of Latino bands. In addition to entertainment, the event brings diverse non-profit groups together for a summit conference, allowing exhibit spaces for community groups that offer services of interest to the entire minority population. MEDIA SPONSOR: 99.7 DJX The is hosted by the Mayor’s Office for Globalization’s Louisville Latino Council. For more information about the event, visit www.cincoat4thst.org. The Kentucky Derby Festival is mixing it up on Derby Eve with Gryffin (DJ Set) at the Waterfront Jam. Dan Griffith, known by his stage name Gryffin, is a NYC-based multi-instrumentalist and producer. He has cemented his path to the international spotlight with his style of house music that fuses indie with dance. Known for some of the biggest remixes from the last year – ’s “Talking Body,” Maroon 5’s “Animals,” Years & Years’ “Desire,” and more – this gifted up-and-comer has already seen a significant amount of success, hitting #1 on Hype Machine consistently, on top of racking up 100 million streams online. His newly released single, “Feel COMMEMORATIVE GLASS COLLECTION Good” featuring Daya, is already charting. Admission to this one-of-a-kind show is free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin. COLLECT ALL 4 The stories you tell happen here. Available for purchase as a set or individually through designated events and retailers. Visit KDF.org.

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Festival Unveiled Presented by Citizens Union Bank and Four Roses Bourbon Ford Motor Company Spelling Bee

MEDIA SPONSORS: 840 WHAS AND KENTUCKY MONTHLY CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: LADYFINGERS CATERING MEDIA SPONSORS: LEO WEEKLY AND 106.9 PLAY Eleven-year-old Tara Singh of Louisville is a two-time The first Official Kentucky Derby Festival event of 2017 — champion after winning her second consecutive Ford Motor Festival Unveiled Presented by Citizens Union Bank and Four Roses Company Kentucky Derby Festival Spelling Bee on March 11 Bourbon — was held at a new location, Tim Faulkner Gallery, on in the Bomhard Theater at The Kentucky Center. Singh won March 2, with over 700 guests in attendance. the event by correctly spelling “gloxinia” to beat out 60 other Several elements of the 2017 Festival were showcased, including contestants. Singh received the John & Joan Murphy Memorial the 2017 Official Poster and Merchandise line. As a special treat, Scholarship Fund, a $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond at maturity Four Roses Bourbon held the 14th Annual Rose Julep Recipe from the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation. Singh will also Contest where Mark Corley from Silver Dollar won the Judges Choice have the opportunity to ride the Winner’s Float in the Republic Award with his "Wild Wilda " and Colleen Clarke won the Bank Pegasus Parade on May 4th. People's Choice Award with her drink,"The Petal Pusher." Sixty-one of the region’s top spellers went through 238 words The 2017 Poster Artist - Ron Jasin - was on hand at the event before the top competitor was determined. The Derby Festival to sign copies of his design. The image features a colorful montage of icons representing Louisville landmarks Spelling Bee’s second-place finisher, Ashley Devore of Fayette and Derby Festival events. The image is available in three different versions: the Official version sells for $30, County, Ky., received a $5,000 savings bond. JC Hyde of Floyd the Signed and Numbered Limited Edition sells for $50 and the Hand Printed Special Edition is $75. They are County, Ind., finished third, winning a $3,000 savings bond. Ava available online at KDF.org and can also be found in local frame shops. Chuppe of McCracken County finished fourth and received a $1,500 savings bond. Ariti Gani of Warren County finished fifth, The Festival's official merchandise line includes over 100 pieces from t-shirts to caps and mugs and was winning a $1,000 savings bond. produced by 12/13 Apparel Synergism. It's available at Kroger, Costco and Taste of Kentucky locations, as well as online at www.kdf.org.

Indiana University Southeast KDF Foundation KDF Foundation Academic Challenge RoboRumble Regional Robotic Tournament Presented By Sullivan University

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Hundreds of students from around Jefferson County converged on Ramsey Middle School on March 4th to Over a dozen teams from Jefferson County participate in the Derby Festival Foundation’s newest event – the Indiana University Southeast RoboRumble Elementary Schools took part in the 2017 Regional Robotic Tournament. The STEM robotics competition allows students to design, build and compete Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Academic with robots. Challenge Presented by Sullivan University held Divided into four competitions, there were winners in the elementary, middle and high school divisions. First at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on March 25. After place “Fun at the Fair” winners included Darth Rover from Coleridge Taylor Elementary, UDA Saints from Notre 8 rounds, Greathouse Traditional Elementary Dame Academy, and SHS4 from Southern High School. In the SumoBot Challenge, the winners were SA Robotek School defeated runner-up, Lowe Elementary Five from St. Agnes, Meyzeek Sumo 5 from Meyzeek Middle School, and IDK 1 from Southern High School. In the School. Brandeis Elementary came in third and Live Programming division, first place winners were Young Robotics from Whitney Young Elementary and the Field Elementary received fourth place. Jaguar Bots from Johnson Traditional. In the final competition, Robot Use, first place went to the Field Falcons All top four schools received trophies and from Field Elementary and Johnson Terrain Filmer from Johnson Traditional. monetary contributions to their school from the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation. As first place, Greathouse received a $300 contribution. Lowe received $200 for second place, Brandeis was awarded a $100 as the third place finisher and fourth place, Field Elementary received $50. The Academic Challenge Presented by Sullivan University is Metro Parks & Recreation StepFest an opportunity for students from all over the county to test their acumen by answering questions pertaining to math, science, social studies, language arts and humanities. Jefferson County Public Schools produced this year’s quick-recall tournament. The event is sponsored PRODUCED BY: METRO PARKS & RECREATION by Sullivan University and coordinated by Jefferson County Public Schools. It is a Kentucky Derby Festival MEDIA SPONSOR: B96.5 FM Foundation event. Elementary, Middle and High School step teams, as well as community step groups put their best foot forward on Saturday, March 25. New to this year’s schedule, the Metro Parks & Recreation StepFest was hosted at duPont Manual High School and allowed step teams to compete for cash prizes. First place winners included McFerran Elementary, Western Middle School, and Complex Collaboration. The winners each received a $500 cash price and will be showcased in this year’s Republic Bank Pegasus Parade on May 4. THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 27

Macy’s Presents the King Southern Bank BourbonVilleSM Spring Fashion ShowSM

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: GUESS?, INC., HORSESHOE SOUTHERN INDIANA AND J MICHAEL’S CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: FALLS CITY, LIQUOR BARN, AND LOUISVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS SPA & SALON | MEDIA SPONSORS: THE VOICE-TRIBUNE AND 102.3 THE MAX BUREAU The Macy’s Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion One of the Derby Festival’s newest events – King Southern Bank BourbonVille – celebrated Kentucky’s Show, themed “Metamorphosis,” brought the latest home-grown spirit. Hosted at the Louisville Palace on April 13, the event drew bourbon connoisseurs and spring fashions to the on Thursday, March newcomers alike. 30, at Horseshoe Southern Indiana. The event offered BourbonVille featured signature cocktails from several Kentucky bourbon distilleries, including Evan dinner and a runway show, as well as lounge seating. Williams, Jim Beam, Flat Boat, Four Roses, Woodford Reserve, and Old Forester. Guests also enjoyed Christine Fellingham, Creative Consultant, returned to bourbon-inspired cuisine and got to mix and mingle with the Master Distillers and Brand Ambassadors. produce the show. General admission tickets included bourbon and food tasting, as well as a commemorative glass and This year’s show transformed spring style with a BourbonVille Pin. VIP tickets gave guests the complete experience along with early entry, theater tours, featured outfits and accessories from more than a and a premium gift bag. dozen local boutiques, Macy’s, and other retailers including: Apricot Lane Boutique, BLU Boutique, Caden, Colonial Designs, Crush Boutique, Darling State of Mind, GUESS?, Inc., , maurices, Olivia & Co. Horseshoe Foundation Boutique, The Willow Tree, and Work the Metal. Models ® provided by Heyman Talent Agency. Night of the Future Stars

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: PAPA JOHN’S AND SoIN MEDIA SPONSORS: B96.5 FM AND SLAM MAGAZINE SUPPORTING SPONSOR: DICK'S SPORTING GOODS The Horseshoe Foundation Derby Festival Night of the Future Stars moved to Indiana University Southeast in The Fillies Derby Ball 2017. The event on Friday, April 14, was comparable to the NBA All-Star weekend, with players showcasing their special skills before passionate fans. The Night of the Future Stars features Slam Dunk, Three-Point Shooting and Two-on-Two competitions, followed by a one-hour autograph-signing session for spectators. Admission is PRODUCED BY: THE FILLIES, INC. free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin or a ticket to the Derby Festival Basketball Classic Presented by Papa John’s. CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION AND TOTAL WINE & MORE MEDIA SPONSORS: 102.3 THE MAX AND TOPS LOUISVILLE

The first ball of the Derby season – the annual Fillies Derby Ball – returned to the Louisville Marriott Downtown on Saturday, April 8. It’s one of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s oldest and most elegant events. Basketball Classic Themed “The Royal Ball,” the event treated every guest like royalty, including a red carpet and crown. Presented by Papa John’s The highlight of the Derby Ball – which is planned and produced by The Fillies, Inc. – is the coronation of the Kentucky Derby Festival Queen, selected by the traditional spin-of-the-wheel. Monte Durham from "Say Yes to the Dress " assisted Kathy Bingham, 2017 Fillies President, in spinning the wheel. CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: HORSESHOE FOUNDATION OF FLOYD COUNTY MEDIA SPONSORS: 99.7 DJX, B96.5 FM, AND SLAM MAGAZINE The evening was hosted by Vicki Dortch from WLKY TV. Live musical entertainment was provided by The SUPPORTING SPONSOR: DICK'S SPORTING GOODS Sensations. BROADCAST PARTNER: WDRB Featuring high school all-stars at the top of their game, this year’s Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic The Fillies Derby Ball is the largest fundraiser for the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation, the Derby Festival’s Presented by Papa John’s was held at Freedom Hall on Saturday, April 15. The event is the oldest continuously charitable arm. A portion of proceeds from the ball benefits the Foundation. held high school all-star game in the country. This year’s roster included University of Louisville signees Malik Williams, Darius Perry, Lance Thomas and Jordan Nwora; UK signee Shai Gilgeous-Alexander; and IU signees Aljami Durham and Justin Smith. The KDF Foundation Student Art Contest remainder of the roster was ranked in the Top 50 nationally by recruiting services Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247sports.com. The Basketball Classic also featured the finals of the Slam Dunk competition and Three-Point Presented by The Fillies, Inc. Shooting Contest.

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Dozens of local students from grades K-12 participated in the 41st annual Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Student Art Contest Presented by the Fillies Inc. Their artwork showcased their favorite Kentucky Derby Festival events. The students used watercolor, acrylics, inks, crayon, colored pencils, oil pastels, felt markers and any combination of these materials. In March, a panel of local artists selected over 30 winners from the dozens of submissions from area private, parochial and public school students. First place winners received a 2017 framed Festival Poster and will appear on the “Festival Winners” float in the 2017 Republic Bank Pegasus Parade on Thursday, May 4. They also receive a medallion and certificate. 28 THE COURIER-JOURNAL KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ADVERTISING SECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 GREAT STAGE MUSIC LINEUP

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