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The state of Kentucky and the city of Louisville are known worldwide thanks to the fastest and greatest two minutes of sports that takes place every year at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby horse race. But many are unaware that the festivities leading up to this race begin even months before-a lot of energy goes into celebrating and anticipating the results of a 120-second race!

Even though the Kentucky Derby is only 8 days away, you can begin your celebration this week through a variety of events right here in Louisville.  Check it out, show up, and get psyched for the Kentucky Derby!

Saturday, April 24

Marathon & Mini Marathon,  3rd Street at Iroquois Manor, 7:30am
Free for spectators. Click here to register to run in a race.

Da'Ville Classic Drumline Showcase,  Kentucky International Convention Center Hall B,  1-4pm
$10 Admission. High School & Community drumlines from Kentucky and neighboring states go head to head.

The Slice of Louisville,  1310 West Broadway,  6-9pm
$45/Ticket. Live entertainment and food & wine samplings. See website for more information.

Saturday Evening Concert Featuring Uncle Kracker, Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront,  9pm
Free admission with 2010 Pegasus pin. Marathon & mini runners get in free with their finisher's medals. No coolers, cans, bottles, or pets.

Sunday, April 25

$1 Million Hole in One Semi Finals,  Water Tower @ River Road, 6pm
Free for spectators. Must qualify in preliminaries to participate.

Louisville Youth Orchestra Concert, Iroquois Amphitheatre,  3pm
Free admission with 2010 Pegasus pin.

Celebration Sunday with 88.5WJIE & 94.7WFIA,   Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront,  5pm-?
Free admission with Pegasus pin. Family activities, plus concerts by Booth Brothers (5pm), Mile 7 (6:30pm), and Building 429 (7pm).

Monday, April 26

Great Bed Races,  Broadbent Arena,  6pm
Free admission with Pegasus pin. $6 KEC parking fee. $130 per race team.

ATT Derby Festival Morning Line, Kentucky Derby Museum,  Monday & Tuesday from 6-11am
Local stations broadcast live from the Kentucky Derby Museum.

Don Fightmaster Golf Outing for Exceptional Children, Shawnee Golf Course,  9am-12pm
Free admission for spectators. Activities include a lunch and awards ceremony featuring local celebrities.

Discovery Day, Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront,  11am-1:30pm
Free admission with Pegasus pin. No coolers, cans, bottles, or pets allowed. Educational and hands-on activities featuring Stage One: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," Radio Disney Crew, Louisville Lightning Soccer Clinic,& an  inflatable playground. Plus interactive activities with YMCA Healthy Actions Team, Frazier International History Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, etc.

Happy Tail Hour at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville, 5pm-9pm Free admission with Pegasus pin. PETS ON LEASHES WELCOMED! Adoptable animals will be available.

Knights of Columbus Charity Dinner, Galt House Archibald Cochran Room,  6pm cocktails & 7pm dinner
Dinner tickets $30. Post-dinner reception tickets $10. Raises money for mentally handicapped. Presentation of Dean Eagle Memorial Award toward person who has excelled in promotion & coverage of Thoroughbred Racing.

So this year, don't let the Kentucky Derby Festival be just about the Derby.  Instead, take advantage of

the opportunity to experience the other great festival offerings, varied enough for every budget. Only a

city as fantastic as Louisville could serve up such a month full of festivities!

Check back each week right here with The Vince Carter Team to stay up to date on your Kentucky Derby Festival activities.

The state of Kentucky  and the city of Louisville are known worldwide thanks to the fastest and greatest two minutes of sports that takes place every year at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby horse race.  But many are unaware that the festivities leading up to this race begin even months before-a lot of energy goes into celebrating and anticipating the results of a 120-second race!

Even though the Kentucky Derby is still 22 days away, you can begin your celebration this week through a variety of events right here in Louisville.  Check it out, show up, and get psyched for the Kentucky Derby!

Friday, April 09: Night of Future Stars, Bellarmine University Knights Hall, 7pm $12-17  
Free admission with ticket to Basketball Classic event
Night featuring talented future stars of basketball. Past events have featured players
such as Moses Malone, Jamal Mashburn,Derek Anderson,  Rex Chapman,  Dominique Wilkins, Pervis Ellison, Isiah Thomas, Darrell Griffith, and Dajuan Wagner.

Saturday, April 10: Derby Festival Basketball Classic,  Freedom Hall,  7pm   $12-17+ $6 parking

Top prep basketball players (see above) in nation go head to head.

Thursday, April 15-24: $1 Million Hole-in-One Golf Contest, Water Tower at River Road & Zorn Ave.,         10am-8:30pm          $1/ball     Free for all spectators

Friday, April 16: They're Off! Luncheon, Galt House East Grand Ballroom,  11:15am  $76/person Tables of 8 for $608
                Julius Erving, "Dr. J" of basketball, will be the guest speaker.

                Presentation of the Silver Horseshoe Award.

Friday, April 16: The AFB Fillies Derby Ball, Galt House East Grand Ballroom,  6:30pm $150/person  Corporate tables of 10 for $1,875

Features coronation of Derby Festival Queen

So this year, don't let the Kentucky Derby Festival be just about the Derby. Instead, take advantage of the opportunity to experience the other great festival offerings, varied enough for every budget. Only a city as fantastic as Louisville could serve up such a month full of festivities!

Check back each week right here with The Vince Carter Team to stay up to date on your Kentucky Derby Festival activities.