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30+ Derby Parties & Events to Attend in Louisville
Enjoy the glitz, glamour & fun at these 30+ Kentucky Derby-themed parties and events.
Learn MoreAfter the Concert: Baddies After Party!
116 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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After the Concert: Baddies After Party!
Get ready to keep the party going after the concert at Bourbon Hall! Join us for a night of music, dancing, and good vibes at our Party. Let loose and have a...
Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour
636 E Main St
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour
This walking tour tells the story of Louisville and Kentucky through its cuisine. As you explore urban NuLu and historic Butchertown, you’ll taste Kentucky and...
Bourbon & Bridles Experience
704 Central Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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What do you get when you pour a jigger of Bourbon, add a dash of Thoroughbreds, and mix in a Mint Julep cup? The complete Bourbon and Bridles Experience....
Barrel Secrets Revealed
624 W Main St
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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For advanced whiskey drinkers, this experience takes you deeper inside the barrel to unlock the secrets of how precision toasting and charring coax specific...
ROCK SHOW with Folks on Fire, Led Pelvis, Fanci Pantz, and Lemonade Hayride
1386 Lexington Rd.
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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ROCK SHOW with Folks on Fire, Led Pelvis, Fanci Pantz, and Lemonade Hayride
Four fabled and utterly unique Louisville rock bands – Folks On Fire, Led Pelvis, Fanci Pantz, and Lemonade Hayride – are coming back together on Derby Eve for...
Fillies and Lillies Party
704 Central Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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On May 2, the Kentucky Derby Museum is the host for an unforgettable night of live performances, bourbon tastings, premium food and beverage, and interactive...
Creatures of the Night: Wonders of Whip-poor-wills
2075 Clermont Rd, Hwy 245
Clermont, Kentucky 40110
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Creatures of the Night: Wonders of Whip-poor-wills
Spring is an opera, complete with throaty vocals, high-pitched vibratos, and an expert cast of creatures, each playing its part in this ancient drama. Discover...
Derby Concert Series: Two Friends
411 S Fourth Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Derby Concert Series: Two Friends
Two Friends, One Unforgettable NightGet ready, Louisville! The Derby Concert Series is bringing the party to Fourth Street Live! with an electrifying...
Fontaines D.C. USA TOUR 2025
611 S 4th St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Experience Fontaines D.C. Live at Mercury Ballroom! Get ready for an electrifying night as Fontaines D.C. brings their dynamic post-punk sound to Mercury...
#GirlsNightOut Cruise
401 W. River Rd.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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This one’s for the girls! Celebrate each other and the women who’ve shaped river history aboard the Mary M. Miller, a very special riverboat named after the...
Ship Wrek
411 S Fourth Street\r\n411 S Fourth Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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151st Kentucky Derby
700 Central Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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The 151st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve is the world’s Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®. You'll have the opportunity to witness the world's...
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