The Kentucky Derby has run for 143 consecutive years and is by all accounts the most prestigious horse race. It’s for three-year old horses who […]
Things to do: Mammoth Cave
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has many things to do that are not tied to the Kentucky Derby, horses and a rather large festival. While you […]
Dawn at the Downs and the Derby Museum
Dawn at the Downs is a chance to get up close to the Derby contenders and watch them work out. Churchill Downs hosts this event […]
The Great Steamboat Race – a time for friends
The Great Steamboat Race is more than a boat race. It’s about friendship.
The 2017 Great Bed Races crowns winners
One of the more interesting things raced during the Kentucky Derby Festival is beds. That’s right beds. Well sort of. These are more custom-made, four […]
The 2017 Great Bed Races crowns winners
One of the more interesting things raced during the Kentucky Derby Festival is beds. That’s right beds. Well sort of. These are more custom-made, four […]
Churchill Downs opens its 2017 Spring racing session
It’s called “Downs after Dark” and it’s one of a hand full of night-racing sessions at Churchill Downs. This event kicks off the racing season […]
Churchill Downs opens its 2017 Spring racing session
It’s called “Downs after Dark” and it’s one of a hand full of night-racing sessions at Churchill Downs. This event kicks off the racing season […]
Back to My Old Kentucky Home
As I sat at my computer this morning, planning out the day and getting our tickets for tonight’s opening session at Churchill Downs, I came […]
And their off… Balloons that is.
The 2017 edition of the Great Balloon Rush Hour race took off to cool temperatures and gray skies. The Rush Hour race is one of five balloon events scheduled for the Kentucky Derby Festival.