Author: rmiracle

Dawn at the Downs is a great chance to see the Derby contenders

Dawn at the Downs is a great chance to see the Derby contenders

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And if you don't want the buffet breakfast it's free! Just show up at the lot on the backside of Churchill Downs between 7am and 8:15 or so -- plan to stay until 9am. Get right on the rail to see Ky Derby and Ky Oaks contenders work out. Bring your coffee, perhaps some breakfast pastries and a friend. Don't...Read More
The Belle of Louisville loses by a boat length to the Belle of Cincinnati

The Belle of Louisville loses by a boat length to the Belle of Cincinnati

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The weather forecast showed a small window around 5pm to get a dry race in. What race? Why the Great Steamboat Race of course. For those unfamiliar with this annual event, the Belle of Louisville is a period era steam-powered paddle boat that's been operating on the Ohio River since 1914. In it's hay-day, she ferried people and cargo up...Read More
The Great Bed Races thrills the crowd

The Great Bed Races thrills the crowd

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It figures. The day we have an indoor event planned, the weather wasn't an issue. On tap for Monday is the Great Bed Races. This is an event where various businesses build a racing bed, decorate it, parade it, strip it down and then race it. The rules are simple: 4 wheels, "double" sized mattress, four pushers and a fifth...Read More
Rain, rain go away. Weather is dampening our adventure so far…

Rain, rain go away. Weather is dampening our adventure so far…

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So lets make family time out of it... The weather cooperated for the Great Balloon Glow on Friday night. Around 55,000 people made their way to the Kentucky Exposition Center where dozens of hot air balloons took advantage of the dark of night to put on a light show that awed the crowd. During the balloon glow, people can go...Read More
Its time for the 2016 Kentucky Derby Festival!

Its time for the 2016 Kentucky Derby Festival!

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Aircraft are in the air for the 2016 Thunder Over Louisville airshow and fireworks display. This kicks off the 2016 Kentucky Derby Festival. Our 2016 adventure is well into preparation. As we sit here live-streaming Thunder from WDRB, we are finalizing the events we plan to do this year. We will head towards Louisville on Friday 4/29. Skyline Chili is...Read More