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Event Related
What would cancel the Balloon Race, mini, Thunder
etc.?
Weather is always a factor with outdoor events. The
Festival's prime concern is safety in making decisions
concerning cancellation or postponement. News organizations
will receive any cancellation notices immediately from
the Festival Press Office. Weather conditions, which
might affect specific
events:
- GREAT BALLOON GLOW: Wind faster than 14 mph
and rain will delay or cancel static luminary.
- GREAT BALLOON RACE: Wind faster than 14 mph,
less than 3 miles visibility, clouds below 1,500 feet
and rain will postpone launch. (There are four flight
windows for this event - Saturday morning and afternoon
and Sunday morning and afternoon.
- Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon:
Race has never been canceled. Only severe weather
conditions creating a potential danger, such as lightning,
could cause cancellation.
- Thunder Over Louisville FIREWORKS: Winds
in excess of 23 mph will disrupt patterns. Light rain
will not affect the show, but a steady downpour could
cause delay or cancellation. There is no rain date
for Opening Ceremonies:
Thunder Over Louisville.
- GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE: High water could cancel
race (generally over 20 feet on upper gauge at McAlpine
Dam). River conditions have also altered the course
in the past.
- PEGASUS PARADE: Rain will not stop the parade
but may cause some participants to withdraw. Only
a severe storm posing a hazard to participants or
spectators would cause cancellation.
How do I register for the Derby Festival
Marathon/miniMarathon?
Can I walk the Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon?
Yes, you can walk the miniMarathon all runners have
from 8 am – 12 pm to be on the course, roads re-open
at 12 noon
Where can I get information on performing at the
Chow Wagons?
You will need to contact tsiegwald@kdf.org
Do I need tickets to Thunder Over Louisville?
No. There are many areas for Thunder viewing that are
absolutely FREE. Viewing locations are open to all with
the exception of some restricted areas. The Derby Festival
does provide viewing from the Chow Wagon at Waterfront
Park when wearing a $3 Pegasus Pin.
Are there any hotels conveniently located for getting
to Thunder by foot?
Are there any that offer packages including tickets
to some of the special events? There are many hotels
located near the Louisville Waterfront for a complete
list visit the Derby Festival Visitors section. For
Special Group Packages contact the Louisville Convention
& Visitors Bureau.
Can I buy videotape of Thunder Over Louisville?
In the past, we have not created videos for selling.
It is under consideration for this year. Call the Festival
Office at (502)-584-6383 for more information.
Where can I get information on handicapped seating
for Thunder?
Most of the public viewing for Thunder is accessible
on city streets. All parking garages in the vicinity
will honor their handicapped spaces. In addition, the
Festival works with a local organization to set up an
area specifically for handicapped viewing. For more
information, contact Matt Gibson, Vice President of
Events, at (502)-584-6383.
Can I bring my pet, cooler, lawn chairs, tent, etc
to Thunder?
It is the Derby Festival policy, at the suggestion of
city governmental agencies that pets, lawn chairs, coolers
and tents not be allowed in the Thunder venue.
How do I get tickets to the Derby Festival Basketball
Classic?
Tickets available at the Freedom Hall ticket windows
or all TicketMaster locations beginning in March 2004.
To order by phone, call (502)-361-3100 or 1-800-487-1212.
TicketMaster service charge will be added.
General Festival Questions
How do I get involved?
How can a business become a sponsor of the Festival?
For Marketing/Sponsorship information
contact Pat Armstrong, Sr. VP Marketing
Development at
parmstrong@kdf.org.
Where can I get information about Hotel accommodations?
Call the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau
1-888-Louisville (888-568-4684) or visit www.gotolouisville.com
I am interested in being a concessionaire or merchandising
vendor for the Festival. Who should I call?
- For Food and Beverage concessions contact Centerplate
at (502) 852-3585.
- For merchandise vending opportunities contact Jennifer
Morgan Keesaer at
(502) 584-6383, or jmorgan@kdf.org.
Where can I get ticket information & other information
on the Kentucky Derby?
Please visit www.kyderby.com or call Churchill Downs at 1-800-283-3729
What is a Pegasus Pin? What is a Pin Event?
A Pegasus Pin is a way you and your friends can support
the Derby Festival. It is a sponsorship program for
everyone. With the purchase of a Pegasus Pin you can
enter over 30% of the Festival's 70 special events free
by wearing a current year Pegasus Pin. Those events
designated as pin events have a symbol by them - they
are events such as the Great Balloon Race & Glow,
Parade Preview, the Chow Wagon, Great Bed Races, Run
for the Rose', Volleyball Classic and many more. Check
out the full Schedule of Events on this site.
How do I purchase Derby Festival tickets?
Tickets for Kentucky Derby Festival events will go on
sale the last week in March. Tickets for the following
events can be purchased at The Kentucky Center Box Office
located at 501 West Main Street. Box office hours are
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday and noon - 5:00
p.m. on Sunday. Drive-thru hours are 11:00 a.m. - 6:00
p.m., Monday - Friday.
Tickets may also be purchased at select ticketmaster
locations. Order Tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com.
For ticket information or to order by phone, please
call 361-3100. TicketMaster convenience fee will be
added to all outlet, internet and phone orders:
- They're Off! ® Luncheon
- Basketball Classic (sold through Ticketmaster and
KFEC)
- Great Steamboat Race
- Pegasus Parade
For tickets to the following Events, please contact:
- Knight of Columbus Charity Dinner: (502)
893-2220
- Derby Trainers Dinner: (859) 259-1643
- LVAA Steamboat Race Party: (502) 896-2146
- Louisville Urban League Moonlight Cruise:
(502) 561-6830, ext. 101
- Taste of Derby Festival® (Benefit for Dare
to Care): (502) 966-3821
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