The Official Web Site of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Governor's Derby Celebration Activities

Capture your day on film forever with a 2008 Governor’s Derby Breakfast Souvenir Photo by Lightspeed Photos – Group or Individual for $5.00.

Visit the Aviation tent and learn more about our friendly skies.

Visit the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Specialty Food Sales featuring Kentucky food producers where you can sample and purchase some great Kentucky Proud food items to take home with you.

Take a step back in time when you visit the Capital City Classic Auto Club.

Purchase your 2008 Governor’s Kentucky Derby Celebration Poster to add to your collection or start one.

Visit with Southern Belles provided by Images Modeling Agency.

Learn more from the Kentucky Horse Park about the animal Kentucky is known for around the world, the horse, and the plans for when the world comes to Kentucky for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.

Stop by Kentucky Tourism and pick up free Kentucky Visitor’s Guides & Kentucky Highway Maps from the Departments of Tourism & State Parks.

Be sure to sign up to win a State Parks Overnight Package!

Learn about Kentucky’s Drive Smart Program and let the kids meet the Drive Smart Bear.

Visit the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife and get up close to live birds and reptiles.

Browse the “Kentucky Crafted” and the “Visual Arts at the Market” art exhibitors along the front lawn of the Capitol - sponsored by the Kentucky Arts Council, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet.

Don’t wait! Ride in a hot air balloon. (weather permitting)

Enjoy the view by taking a horse drawn carriage ride around historic Frankfort. (A fee is charged for rides)

Take the children to Kids Korner for lots of fun, featuring face painting and Happy the Clown.

Stop by the Official Merchandise tent and purchase an item to commemorate this fantastic morning of fun, food and Unbridled Spirit.

Making plans for college? Visit the College Info Road Show to learn the best ways to plan and pay for higher education.

Learn about Abraham Lincoln from the Kentucky Historical Society through interactive activities and find out about the many fun and educational programs they offer to you throughout the year.

While visiting the Historical Society, the kids will definitely want to take part in popular Derby Breakfast traditions… hat making and hobby horse racing.

Take a moment to enjoy the breakfast table centerpieces decorated by school children from across the state.

Tour the Governor’s mansion and enjoy it’s recent renovation.

Visit Frankfort Tourism... watch reenactors, taste a piece of candy, play a 19th century game, and learn about the history and culture of our capital city.

Children, have a true Derby experience by riding a pony!

Special thanks to KY State University, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture and the City of Frankfort for assisting with our shuttle service.

Lost and Found will be located at Kids Korner.

Enjoy all the activities and entertainment, but don’t forget the last shuttle leaves at Noon.