| Things To Do: 18 Events Found; Nov 23, 2009 - Nov 23, 2010
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Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow | Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville
20 - 24 Jan 2010 (annual)
The Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow is the place to be if you know the difference between your fishing boats, bass boats, water ski boats, offshore race boats and pontoon boats. Fishing lessons and fun kids activities complete the programme. |
Thunder Over Louisville |  Louisville
Apr 2010 (annual)
Part of the Kentucky Derby Festival, Thunder Over Louisville is the largest annual pyrotechnic show in the United States. No less than eight barges are used as platforms from which to launch nearly 60 tons of fireworks. |
Spring Race Meeting at Keeneland |  Keeneland, Lexington
Apr 2010; not Mon or Tue (annual)
The picturesque and traditional Keeneland course, in the heart of Kentucky bluegrass country, hosts its eagerly awaited spring meeting, with races every day except Monday and Tuesday, in the run-up to the Kentucky Derby. |
The Great Steamboat Race |  Ohio River, Louisville
Apr 2010 (annual)
With only six authentic steamboats remaining in operation throughout the United States, the Great Steamboat Race is a unique event. The competition takes place along 14 miles of the Ohio River, which is lined with spectators. |
Pegasus Parade | Louisville
Apr 2010 (annual)
The Kentucky Derby Festival's oldest event, the Pegasus Parade first took place in 1956. It features floats, marching bands and inflatable characters, but the highlights for many are the equestrian units from across the country. |
Kentucky Derby |  Churchill Downs, Louisville
1 May 2010 (annual)
The Kentucky Derby at Louisville's Churchill Downs, offering a US$2-million purse and a blanket of 500 roses to the winner, is the climax of a two-week festival. The iconic horse-race itself is hailed as "the greatest two minutes in sport". |
Kentucky Derby Festival | Louisville
Apr - May 2010 (annual)
The Kentucky Derby Festival takes place in the three weeks immediately preceding the first Saturday in May, when the world-famous horse race is run. It celebrates the legendary race with more than 70 activities, including the Festival Spring Fashion Show. |
International Bar-B-Q Festival | Owensboro
May 2010 (annual)
With the tempting smell of sizzling chicken, bubbling burgoo and roasting mutton in the air, Owensboro's International Bar-B-Q Festival offers a weekend of munching and family fun. Entertainment includes carnival rides, face painting and pie- and mutton-eating contests. |
Fort Harrod Beef Festival | Mercer County Fairgrounds, Harrodsburg
Jun 2010 (annual)
The Fort Harrod Beef Festival celebrates the importance of beef production in Kentucky. The three-day festival features beef and bourbon tasting, live music and a juried arts and crafts fair at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. |
Blues-n-Jazz Bar BQ Festival | Water Tower, Louisville
Jul 2010 (annual)
Blues-n-Jazz Bar BQ Festival is a family-friendly event held every summer at the Water Tower, a historic landmark on the bank of the Ohio River. Visitors bring lawn chairs and blankets for three days of music in the sunshine. |
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