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Kroger's Fest-a-Ville

The ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with local and regional acts, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides and more.

Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront will return for its 19th year in 2025. Sponsored by Kroger, the party starts on the Great Lawn and runs through Derby Eve. It promises to have something for everyone – and admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin.The 900,000-square-foot venue will host several Festival events, including the L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow, Chow Wagon, Ohio Valley Wrestling Run for the Ropes, HappyTail Hour, Ken-Ducky Derby and more.

Fest-a-Ville also offers a wide variety of activities for children, featuring midway-area and attractions at Pegasus Play-Ville Presented by Norton Children’s, including merry-go-round, ships ahoy, a giant slide and much more.

From the opening day ribbon-cutting to Derby Eve, Fest-a-Ville will be the downtown destination at Kentucky Derby Festival time.

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM: Daily Hours
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Sunday Hours

Location: Waterfront Park

Chow Wagon

Happy Hour Weekdays from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
$4 Beer at the Beer Garden

The Chow Wagon returns to Waterfront Park on the Ohio River. The Music Stage will feature live concerts with local and regional entertainment and a wide variety of musical genres including jazz, R&B, country, rock and blues.

The Chow Wagon is food and fun! You can feast on everything from cookie dough to turkey legs and elephant ears. There’s something for everyone!

Where else can you find great food and live musical entertainment in a riverside setting for a 2025 Pegasus Pin admission? Meet your coworkers for lunch or come down for an evening concert. There’s no way to go wrong by making a visit to this great outdoor party.

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM: Daily
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Sunday

Location: Kroger's Fest-a-Ville

11:30 AM - 6:00 PM - Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Festival Day At The Downs

Enjoy a day at the races with the Kentucky Derby Festival at the Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Day at the Downs.

Doors open at 11:30 AM and Post Time for the first race is at 12:40 PM. The afternoon’s third race is named for the Derby Festival. The 2025 KDF Chair and the Derby Festival Queen and Royal Court will present an engraved silver tray to the winning jockey, trainer and owner.

Highlights include:

Located on the 4th floor Skye Terrace (all tickets are reserved seating)
Table of 8 includes access to live in-room mutuel tellers, self-service wagering machines and restrooms
Offers tiered, covered balcony to view the races
Open bar, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Chef’s table buffet
Access to offsite parking at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center (subject to space availability)
Official Race Day Program
Reserved Seating: $375 each; $3,000 for a table of 8

Preferred Seating: $400 each; $3,200 for a table of 8

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Location: Churchill Downs, Skye Terrace