Chow Wagon
- April 27–May 5
- At the Waterfront Park on the Ohio River, enjoy live concerts and entertainment with a 2023 Pegasus Pin as admission.
L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Fest
- April 28–29
- Watch hot air balloons create a beautiful Louisville sky and take pictures.
Ken-Ducky Derby
- April 29 at 4:00 p.m.
- Watch the 46,000 rubber ducks race to the finish line in the Ohio River
- Free admission to watch, purchase a 2023 Pegasus Pin to have your own duck race.
Opening Night
- April 29 at 6:00 p.m.
- Purchase tickets online
- Watch the horses race and look at the new styles from fashion artists for the Kentucky Derby 2023.
Churchill Downs Dawn at the Downs
- April 30 and May 1 from 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
- Purchase tickets online
- Enjoy a breakfast buffet while watching the horses train and experts comment the week of the Derby.
Pegasus Parade
- April 30 at 3:00 p.m.
- Purchase tickets online or in-person
- Watch the Kentucky marching bands and equestrian units parade the streets alongside magnificent floats.
Great Steamboat Race
- May 3 at 6:00 p.m.
- Purchase tickets online
- Watch vessels compete against each other on the Ohio River for the Silver Antlers award.
Derby Festival Day at the Downs
- May 4 from 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Purchase tickets online
- Watch a day of races at the Kentucky Derby Festival where you can see the Festival Queen and Royal Court give the winners their trophies.
Taste of Derby Culinary Experience
- May 4 from 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Purchase tickets online
- Try different cuisines and wine on the Road to the Kentucky Derby while listening to live music. This event raises awareness for hunger relief organizations.
Oaks Brunch
- May 5 at 10:00 a.m.
- Purchase tickets online
- Have a lavish brunch with Kentucky Derby guests and enjoy the official Bourbon and wines for the Kentucky Derby.
C&C Oaks Day Block Party with Larry Fleet
- May 6 from 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Join the crowd on the blocked-off Shelby Street, singing and dancing to Larry Fleet and Ray Boudreaux’s songs. At the event, grab a drink from the bourbon bar or a snack from the food trucks.