

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Downtown Frankfort Derby Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🏇 Get ready to celebrate the Kentucky Derby in the heart of the capitol! Downtown Frankfort, Inc. proudly presents the 2026 Derby Celebration, sponsored by @First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky and in partnership with @Visit Frankfort!
📅 Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Frankfort (Broadway, St. Clair St. &amp; Main St.)
🚂 Wave to the Derby Train! Experience the excitement as the Derby Train rolls through Downtown Frankfort on its way to Churchill Downs! Don’t miss this special moment celebrating a classic Derby tradition.
🎵 Live Bluegrass Music: Enjoy the sounds of Violet &amp; The Newsroom compliments of  filling the streets with Derby spirit! (Band sponsored by Liberty Hall Historic Sites)
🍳 Delicious Breakfast &amp; Brunch: Savor the best morning bites from downtown’s amazing restaurants.
🍹 Signature Derby Cocktails: Sip on handcrafted Derby drinks that capture the excitement of the season!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Fun: Enjoy interactive kids' activities for an unforgettable morning of entertainment hosted by Kentucky Historical Society Paul Sawyier Public Library and First Christian Church Frankfort!
🏁 The Infamous Triple Crown – Hosted by WalkBike Frankfort &amp; Capital City Museum &amp; Historic Sites: 🚴 Pedal for the Posies | 🏃 Bounce for the Roses | 🍬 Rebecca Ruth Bourbon Ball Challenge - Sign-ups coming soon!
Sponsored by Castle &amp; Key Distillery, Whitehead-Hancock Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, and Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory, 
🛍 Shopping &amp; Local Charm: Downtown Frankfort comes alive with Derby excitement! Stroll through our unique boutiques and charming shops, each offering a special shopping experience that blends local flavor with festive fun.
Don’t miss this chance to kick off Derby season in true Kentucky style!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/frankfort/downtown-frankfort-derby-celebration/200029766028323
- **Event Categories**: kentucky-derby, kids, shopping, brunch, contests, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 452

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029766028323?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=frankfort-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Frankfort
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Frankfort Inc
- **lat**: 38.199245332978
- **long**: -84.877107148032
- **full address**: Downtown Frankfort Inc, 333 St Clair St, Frankfort, KY 40601-1819, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Downtown Frankfort Inc (https://allevents.in/org/downtown-frankfort-inc/2274559)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ffa41f709f860f013bb52183b4b348d0a983494454a37b5221ba8295f7a3c154-rimg-w1200-h675-dc4a909a-gmir?v=1773790425
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/78b68872f82422b0eaba04be591fba6067a0e99f929f108aa8c67a08e591cc07-rimg-w300-h300-dc4a909a-gmir?v=1773175277

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Downtown Frankfort Inc, 333 St Clair St, Frankfort, KY 40601-1819, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Downtown Frankfort Inc
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kentucky-derby, kids, shopping, brunch, contests, music, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Downtown Frankfort Derby Celebration ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Downtown Frankfort Derby Celebration",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ffa41f709f860f013bb52183b4b348d0a983494454a37b5221ba8295f7a3c154-rimg-w1200-h675-dc4a909a-gmir?v=1773790425",
        "startDate": "2026-05-02T09:30:00-04:00",
        "endDate": "2026-05-02T13:30:00-04:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/frankfort/downtown-frankfort-derby-celebration/200029766028323",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Downtown Frankfort Inc",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "333 St Clair St, Frankfort, KY 40601-1819, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Frankfort",
                "addressRegion": "KY",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "38.199245332978",
                "longitude": "-84.877107148032"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "🏇 Get ready to celebrate the Kentucky Derby in the heart of the capitol! Downtown Frankfort, Inc. proudly presents the 2026 Derby Celebration, sponsored by @First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky and in partnership with @Visit Frankfort!\n📅 Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026\n⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM\n📍 Loca",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Downtown Frankfort Inc",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/downtown-frankfort-inc/2274559",
                "description": "A non-profit partnership between Frankfort, Franklin County as well as corporate and individual sponsors.  We focus on downtown revitalization and economic development while also maintaining historic preservation."
            }
        ]
    }
]
```