This is what I've learned from going to many Kentucky Derbys. If you are making plans to attend next year's Derby, here are my tips
- Ladies, buy your hat first. Then pick out a dress that matches the hat, then the shoes that match the hat and dress. Then the bag. It's easier to find the right dress than the right hat.
- Buy your hat in Louisville at Dees Crafts, or in a Facebook Group for Derby hats. There's no such thing as too big or too fancy. There are a few local stores that sell them too. Do not order a Derby hat from Amazon - everyone will know it's not authentic.
- The weather forecast can be wrong. Dress for anything. Bring sunscreen and a clear rain poncho. You may need both in the same day. It might be 40 degrees and raining or 72 degrees and sunny.
- Buy your Derby shoes at least a week before Derby and wear them everyday to break them in. If you skip this step there's a 100% chance of blisters on Derby Day. Don't spend too much on shoes. They'll look like trash by the end of the day after walking so much.
- Get reservations for hotels and restaurants as soon as you know you are going to the Derby.
- Figure out where you want to sit by doing this virtual tour - https://churchilldowns.io-media.com/web/index.html#
- Get tickets on https://www.kentuckyderby.com/tickets/seating-experiences/reserved-seating
- It's normal to pay to park in people's yards or driveways near the track for $20-50 per car. There is not enough parking at the track for everyone, so you'll most likely park 1/2 mile away.
- Manage your expectations to avoid frustration. There will be long lines for restrooms and food and drinks. Expect it and roll with it. If you don't drive a car,...
Fall Festivals 2019 Louisville and Southern Indiana
- Louisville Halloween Parade and Festival- Oct 5, 12 pm - 9 pm (parade at 6 pm) at Baxter Ave and Bardstown Rd. http://www.louisvillehalloweenfest.com/
- Harvest Homecoming - Oct 5 - 13 in New Albany. Check out the guide for the various activities: https://www.harvesthomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/HHC2019FestivalGuide.pdf
- Belknap Fall Festival - Oct 11, 6 pm - 11 pm & Oct 12, 11 am - 11 pm in Douglass Loop. This festival includes live music, local artists, food, and family fun. https://www.belknapneighborhood.org/belknap-fall-festival
- Jack O'Lantern Stroll - Oct 18, 6 pm - 9 pm at St. Francis of Assisi. Enjoy over 1,000 beautifully carved pumpkins lighting the night, trick-or-treating, games, crafts, and Louisville’s largest pumpkin pie! http://www.dreamswithwings.org/jack-o-lantern-stroll/
- Hayride on the Hill - Oct 27, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Cherokee Park. take a free hayride and enjoy the fall colors, then have some refreshments and join in some other family friendly activities. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hayride-on-the-hill-fall-festival-in-cherokee-park-tickets-73583741953
- Halloween in Brown Park - Oct 26, 11 am - 3 pm at Brown Park in St. Matthews, located on Kresge Way right next to Baptist Hospital East. Trick-or-treating, hayride, bouncey houses and more. https://louisvillehalloween.com/halloween-festival-in-brown-park/...
Let's play kickball 'cause we care!
We care about the kids at Robin's Nest Children's Home in Jamaica, and the kids at St. Joseph's Children's Home and the Boys and Girls Haven in Louisville. All donations from our kickball game will go towards the expenses needed to educate children at a children's group home. These homes exist on donations and we want to help them. Come hang out with us, play kickball, and enjoy some good food. See you soon!
RSVP: heidi@rivervalleygroup.com
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Thunder Over Louisville
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Air Show – 3:00 pm
Fireworks – 9:30 pm
Downtown Louisville
Viewing map!
Volleyball Classic 2018
Saturday, April 21, 2018
9:00 am – 9:00 pm: Sand Division at Baxter Jacks
Sunday, April 22, 2018
9:00 am – 9:00 pm: Sand Division at Baxter Jacks
Saturday, April 28, 2018
9:00 am – 6:00 pm: Grass Division at Seneca Park at the Tennis Courts
9:00 am – 9:00 pm: Sand Division at Baxter Jacks
Sunday, April 29, 2018
9:00 am – 6:00 pm: Grass Division at Seneca Park at the Tennis Courts
9:00 am – 9:00 pm: Sand Division at Baxter Jacks
Chow Wagon®
Waterfront Park
Thursday, April 26, 2018 – Friday, May 4, 2018
11:00 am – 11:00 pm: Daily
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Sunday
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Congratulations on your promotions, Kathryn and Rob!
Please join us in celebrating Kathryn Klein as the Vice President of Sales for the greater Louisville area. Congratulations to Rob St. John for his promotion to Regional Vice President. Raise a glass to toast their success this Wednesday, August 2, at O'Shea's on Baxter Avenue!
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