1. Home
  2. Cities & Towns
  3. Louisville

The Kentucky Derby Festival

From Thunder Over Louisville, the world's largest fireworks show, to the Kentucky Derby race, there are plenty of things to do in Louisville in late April and early May to celebrate the Kentucky Derby Festival.
Visitor's Guide to the KY Derby
If you're headed to Louisville for the KY Derby, you've made a fantastic decision. This article covers everything you'll need to know about Louisville, Kentucky, and the KY Derby in order to make your KY Derby experience one you'll never forget.
How Do I Get Kentucky Derby Tickets?
The process of obtaining Kentucky Derby tickets depends first on where you want to watch the Derby. There are several different types of Kentucky Derby tickets available for purchase: reserved seating tickets, Infield tickets, Infield Club tickets, Infield Suites tickets, and Marquee Village tickets.
Kentucky Derby Facts and History
The Kentucky Derby is Louisville’s biggest annual event that draws an average of 150,000 visitors each year.
Experience The Kentucky Derby Infield
Tens of thousands of horseracing fans, a joyful atmosphere, and an abundance of alcohol combine to make the Kentucky Derby infield the site of the biggest Kentucky Derby party in town.
Kentucky Derby Hat Buying Guide
Wearing a Kentucky Derby hat to Churchill Downs on Derby Day is not only a tradition, it's also said to be good luck.
Most Outrageous Derby Hats
There is certainly no shortage of crazy Derby hats being paraded around Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, but while some are cute and clever, others are horrifying and hilarious.
Millionaire's Row at Churchill Downs
Millionaire's Row is two floors of premium seating at Churchill Downs: Millionaire Six and Millionaire Four.
How to Get Kentucky Oaks Tickets
The process of obtaining Kentucky Oaks tickets depends first on where you want to watch the Oaks. There are several different types of Kentucky Oaks tickets available for purchase: reserved seating tickets, Infield tickets, Infield Club tickets, Infield Suites tickets, and Marquee Village tickets.
Find the Best Kentucky Derby Party
From the Barnstable Brown Gala to the Kroger Fest-A-Ville on the waterfront, there are a ton of different Derby parties going on in Louisville during Kentucky Derby weekend.
What Derby Celebrities to Look for at the 2009 Kentucky Derby
What to know who to look out for around town during Derby week? These Derby celebrities are rumored to be heading to Louisville for the 2009 Kentucky Derby 135 or one of its associated parties.

Explore Louisville

About.com Special Features

On the National Mall in Washington, DC

Take a look at the capital's best sight-seeing spot. More >

Oktoberfest in Phoenix

Find the best places to celebrate and join the festivities. More >

  1. Home
  2. Cities & Towns
  3. Louisville
  4. Attractions & Events
  5. Kentucky Derby

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.