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The Belle of Louisville kicks the Belle of Cincinnati’s behind in the Great Steamboat Race #kdf2014

The Belle of Louisville kicks the Belle of Cincinnati’s behind in the Great Steamboat Race #kdf2014

Posted on by rmiracle
One of the banner events of the Kentucky Derby Festival is racing old river paddle boats up and down the Ohio River. The cornerstone of this race is the 100-year-old "Belle of Louisville" who turns 100 later this year. She is an authentic steam-powered paddle wheel that drove transportation in the 1800's and 1900's up and down the Ohio and...Read More
More fun than you should have with a bed: the 2014 Great Bed Races #kdf2014

More fun than you should have with a bed: the 2014 Great Bed Races #kdf2014

Posted on by rmiracle
Beds... You jump on them as kids. You sleep on them and well, um you... Race them of coarse. One of the more fun things that Kentuckians race is beds. There are two phases of the competition: the style and the speed. During the style phase, the teams assemble costumes and decorate the beds based on a theme. This years...Read More
The 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Balloon Glow #kdf2014

The 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Balloon Glow #kdf2014

Posted on by rmiracle
A long standing tradition in the Kentucky Derby Festival is the Great Balloon Race, held the Saturday before the Kentucky Derby.  Hot air balloons from around the country gather to race.   But a precursor to the race is the Balloon Glow, held the night before. It's a practice run for tomorrow's launch and a great visual experience for everyone.  As...Read More