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Portland Festival: History and Fun in Louisville

Posted on June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by Rob Miracle

What is a Portland Festival anyway?Well, Portland is a Louisville community in the west end that is of strong historical significance to Louisville. In the early days of the area, river traffic on the Ohio River had to come to a stop in Louisville because of a small waterfall known as the Falls of the Ohio. Specialists could guide some...Read More

The Great Steamboat Race: We lost.. but we won!

Posted on May 2, 2026June 8, 2026 by Rob Miracle

As the Belle of Cincinnati cruised under the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge, aka the 2nd Street Bridge, she sounded her horn, indicating that she was first to cross the designated Start/Finish Line. The crowd on board went up in cheers. They won, the Belle of Louisville Lost... About 30 minutes later, social media was announcing that the Belle of...Read More

And that’s a wrap on Derby 2025

Posted on May 6, 2025June 8, 2026 by Rob Miracle

Roses are not just for Valentine's Day. Kentucky Bourbon is of course a frequent participant! The Kentucky Derby is the most prestigious horse race. It has run for 151 consecutive years. Then add the Kentucky Derby Festival on top and you've got a solid two weeks of fun festivities. But sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas. First, Thunder Over Louisville...Read More