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An amazing look at last year's magnificent show [Thunder Over Louisville]
Rated as one of the top 100 events in North America, the Derby Festival's Opening Ceremonies is truly a sight to behold. Whether you're new to Thunder Over Louisville or a return visitor, the show never seems to grow old.
The day-long event kicks off the two exciting weeks of events that are part of the annual Kentucky Derby Festival. The Thunder Air Show dazzles the crowd with more than 100 planes, aerobatics teams, daring sky diving teams and breathtaking stunts.
Kentucky Derby Festival releases smartphone app [Technology]
Note: *Updated 4/12/11 (1:30pm) - App is now working on Android devices.
Right on the heels of Thunder Over Louisville, the Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) has officially launched its new smartphone app for the 2011 festival. Derby Festival fans with a SmartPhone can download the new 2011 Derby Festival App from the iTunes Store or Droid Marketplace.
Cut rate official Derby swag [Downtown]
If you're one of those holiday shoppers who waits until the day after Christmas to buy your commemorative ornaments then you're going to love the Derby Festival's yard sale. Instead of trolling ebay, you can get official Derby pins from 1973 through last year plus assorted t-shirts, glasses, posters, and, of course, ornaments (cut down from $50 to $20). It's only been six weeks, but if you're already missing Derby, this is a good way to keep in the spirit at a fraction of the cost.
Elephant ears, anyone? Chow wagon opens today [Kentucky Derby]
If you’re so hungry you could eat a horse, step away from Churchill Downs—way away—and instead head to the Festival Plaza at Waterfront Park for all the carnival food you can handle, all the music you can dance to and all the cold beer you can drink (and keep down). The fabled Kentucky Derby Festival Chow Wagon opens today and is open daily until 11 p.m. until Derby Eve.
Mini Marathon Training 101
I am one of the thousands of people who decided to train for the Mini Marathon in 2009. It all started with losing a bet and then being unable to come up with reasons why I COULDN’T run it. Could I use to get in better shape? Sure. Will it force me to be healthier in my choices in all aspects of my life? No doubt. Do I like running in the least bit? Absolutely NOT.
