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The sun comes out on the 2015 Kentucky Derby Festival’s Republic Bank Pegasus Parade

Posted on May 2, 2015May 2, 2017 by rmiracle

Weather in Kentuckiana in the spring can be quite random. For a week long event you know weather is going to impact a couple of events. The weathermen were threatening rain to show up just in time for the 60th Pegasus Parade on Thursady and sure enough, as the spectators arrived and the parade entries started rolling, a good, solid...Read More

The Belle of Louisville repeats as winner of the Great Steamboat Race

Posted on April 30, 2015May 2, 2017 by rmiracle

It seems appropriate that Brad Paisley's "Down by the River bank" came on the radio as we pulled off of I-64 onto River Road as we headed to the 2015 Great Steamboat Race. Today the Ohio River bank held two boats that would do battle on the Ohio later in the day. (more…)

Two days of Dawn at the Downs

Posted on April 30, 2015May 2, 2015 by rmiracle

And we couldn't make the third.... With two long days ahead at the track for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, it seemed wise to get some rest from this busy schedule. With needing to commit over six hours to the Pegasus Parade and dinner, we had to miss another opportunity to see the horses work out. (more…)

Time to race some beds at the 2015 Great Bed Races

Posted on April 29, 2015May 2, 2015 by rmiracle

The 2015 Great Bed Races took place on Monday, April 27th at Broadbent Arena in Louisville. It pits race teams together who have to build a race bed with four wheels and hold a full sized mattress during one of the Kentucky Derby Festival's signature events. (more…)

Finding great places to eat while visiting Louisville

Posted on April 29, 2015May 2, 2015 by rmiracle

When you travel frequently, there is safety in chain restaurants. You generally know what you're going to get. But where is the fun in that? In general I try to find dining spots that show the character of the community, has a taste of flavor for the area or simply a good old "hole-in-the-wall" dive. It's these places where you...Read More

A lovely Sunday drive to Cincinnati

Posted on April 27, 2015May 2, 2015 by rmiracle

While the Kentucky Derby Festival has things packed to do every day, some times you have to run a different direction. For those wanting to just do festival events, Sunday holds the Tour de LOU, a set of bike races that run either a 35 mile or 20 mile ride around the streets of Louisville that starts and ends at...Read More

Churchill Downs opens the spring meet with “Downs After Dark”

Posted on April 27, 2015May 2, 2015 by rmiracle

Churchill Downs kicked off their spring meet Saturday night with a full slate of racing and festivities despite a cold chilly rain and a threat of severe weather. The storms held off and the rains came after several races were complete. The rains kept the expected large crowd down, but it was still a busy and hopping place. (more…)

Up! Up and Away… The Great Balloon Race flies early

Posted on April 26, 2015May 2, 2015 by rmiracle

The 2015 version of the Kentucky Derby Festival's Great Balloon Race surprised many with a Friday flight due to expected bad weather on Saturday morning, it's traditional fly date. With winds carrying the balloons into southern Indiana in the middle of rush hour in heavy construction, the race was shortened to allow teams to be able to make it to...Read More

BREAKING NEWS: Great Balloon Race moved to this afternoon!

Posted on April 24, 2015April 24, 2015 by rmiracle

Because of expected bad weather tomorrow, organizers of the Great Balloon Race have decided to move tomorrow's race to today at 5:30 pm. The balloons will still take off from Bowman Field. After the race, things will move to the Fairgrounds for the Balloon glow tonight at 9pm.

Preparing for the Kentucky Derby and Festival

Posted on April 23, 2015April 23, 2015 by rmiracle

When you decide to take a vacation to participate in the Kentucky Derby Festival there is considerable planning involved to make the trip possible. One of the first things is ticket acquisition. Most of the festival events are free with a $5 Pegasus Pin, but several key events require tickets or you need tickets for preferred seating. Of course the...Read More