It's the time of year when things get really exciting in Louisville. Kentucky Derby Museum is definitely a part of it. They started a Fan Fest Day last year and it was a huge hit so they are doing it again. If you love horses or the racing culture, this is the day to visit Kentucky Derby Museum.
Here's all of the important information for families:
- Sunday, April 30 with the doors to the Museum opening early at 8 am.
- A major announcement will be made at 3 p.m.!
- D. Wayne Lukas will be there for special programming throughout the day.
- Historic walking tours of Churchill Downs Racetrack (with a chance to see Derby contenders during their morning workout on the 8:30 a.m. tour) and additional specialty and historic walking tours will be offered throughout the day
- Children’s activities from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. including Winner’s Circle photo-booth, design your own silks, decorate a horseshoe, stick-horse races, face-painting and more (all children’s activities are FREE with paid general admission)
- Showings of the 360° movie, The Greatest Race, throughout the day