Holiday Celebrations

You can find lots of fun, games, a large disco ball, drinks and food everyday until May 5.New this year to Fest-a-ville is Coliseum Coffee Works offering a variety of cold coffee drinks, such as, the Chocolate Mint frappe and the Mocha Latte.Bite into Maurice Williams’ SmoFried Cafe Burger, which won the 6th Annual Derby Burger Challenge sponsored by Kentucky Beef Council.Try Drake’s Thunder Punch featuring Four Roses Yellow Label bourbon, peach puree, blood orange bitters, lemon juice, grenadine, and ginger beer. Served at all bars at the Kentucky Derby Fest-a-ville.Indulge in deep-fried candy such [...]

By Marie Bradby Stallion Kitten's Joy running in his paddock. Thoroughbred horse breeder and owner Sarah Kathern “Kitten” Ramsey with her husband Kenneth hold the title of the all-time winningest owners at Churchill Downs. They are also leading winners at other racetracks, including Keeneland in Lexington and Gulfstream Park in Florida, and have won multiple graded stakes, Breeders Cup, and Eclipse awards. Sarah, 78, still keeps her hand in the racing and other businesses (real estate, communications, etc.), despite suffering a stroke in 2008 that left her paralyzed on her right side and with limited ability [...]

If the rain is keeping you away from Thunder, you can still kick off Derby with these ideas:Experiment with a Bourbon Cocktail to serve at your Derby party.Browse here or here or even here for the perfect hat.Make a Fascinator for a party or the track.Learn how to place a bet.Bake a Lily cake or make this Derby appetizer.

By Ashli FindleyWe checked in with some talented beauty professionals around Kentuckiana to get their insight on the best beauty treatments for your Derby look. Get ready to expose your best self.For winning hair When it comes to keeping a shine on your hair, Stefanie Griffith, co-owner of Strandz Salon & Threadz Boutique in New Albany, is quick to mention the Brilliance product line. Natalie Brown in a Kenzie Kapp hat, $350. Photo by Melissa Donald “That will completely add a lot of shine and protect your hair, too,” she says. For overuse of heating products [...]