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Join the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival fun - whether you're spectating from the comfort of your bed or racing in one with your team at the Great Bed Races Presented by Snap-On!This year, we’re honoring the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby with our theme 'Festival on the Move: Ticket to Ride'. Whether you’re watching from the stands or racing with your team, this event promises loads of fun.
The action-packed event will take place on Monday, April 27, 2026. Get ready for a day filled with excitement:
1:00 PM: Tailgate Party Starts
6:00 PM: Parade of the Beds
7:00 PM: Races Begin
Admission is free with a 2026 Pegasus Pin®, and there’s a $12 KEC Parking fee.
Want to be in the thick of the action? Grab four of your friends or co-workers, build a bed on wheels, decorate it, and don a ridiculous costume for the race. You’ll be competing for more than just speed – awards include Fastest Course Times (in two divisions: champions & fun), Best Decorated, Most Entertaining, and the infamous Cone Eater Award. Ready to join?
Register your team here: https://discover.kdf.org/great-bed-races/
Presenting Sponsor: Snap-on.
Contributing Sponsors: Kentucky Venues and UA Local 502 Apprenticeship Program.
Official Health Partner: Baptist Health ER & Urgent Care.
Official Finish Line Sponsor: Texas Roadhouse.
Supporting Sponsor: Louisville Collision Center.
Official Broadcast Partner: WAVE.
Media Sponsor: Classic Rock 107.7.
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Event Venue
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, United States
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