Dapper Derby Event Update
Dapper Derby Event Update#1
It's time for some long-awaited Dapper Derby events!
The 32nd Stock Yards Bank $1 Million Hole-in-One Golf Contest has officially started in Louisville! Stockyard Bank sponsors this contest. It started yesterday, April 14, and occurs at the Seneca Golf course Driving Range. "We keep trying to give the money away! In its 32nd year, the $1 million dollar prize is still up for grabs in the finals of the $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest. Anyone from beginners to scratch golfers can take a shot.
If no one gets the million, they can still walk away with a terrific First Prize, $5,000! Preliminaries are held for 10 days. The Hole-In-One is open daily. Each golf ball is only $1. Get 10 FREE golf balls with the purchase of a $7 Pegasus Pin at the event. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR GOLF BALLS AHEAD OF TIME:KDFHIO.givesmart.com"- Discover. These websites paint the entire picture of the recurring Derby-related event. To all golfers out there, make sure you enter for the chance to win! WHAS11 news article, Discover.kdf, and Facebook.
Next is the PNC Tour de Lou! "The Kentucky Derby Festival is once again partnering with the Louisville Bicycle Club to produce the PNC Tour de Lou on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Participants will have the opportunity to bike in-person and socially distanced, as well as the option to participate virtually.
As always, the Festival’s annual bike event is for riders of all levels of experience, with separate distances and ride options:
- 62.1 Mile Metric Century / Advanced Ride (Open course)
- 35 Mile Experienced Ride / Intermediate Ride (Open course)
- 20 Mile Ride / New to cycling (Open course)
- Family Ride 1–3-mile options / Children and Families (for ages 4-12 years old)
- Virtual Ride 20, 35, and Metric Century Options (Find more info here!)"- GotoLouisville.
The meeting time for the Tour is 8:00 AM at the Kentucky Derby Festival, 1001 S. 3rd St.Louisville, Kentucky 40203
There will be a briefing before the event. Make sure you arrive early to learn how to have fun while keeping yourself and others safe.
One final thing worth noting is the introduction to the new family course. This year, there will be "a looped course at Waterfront Park that will feature various distance options (1-3 miles) to be marked along the secured course.
Participants ages 4-12 years old and their families are encouraged to come out to ride. This course will include additional volunteer & safety support, as well as traditional support from Louisville Bike Club Ride Captains. Snacks and water will be provided along with some fun surprises and entertainment along the route."- GotoLouisville. Visit these websites for more details: Bikesignup and GotoLouisville.
The "They're Off! Luncheon" is a recurring Derby fundraising lunch that offers a great opportunity to kick off the Derby in a more casual way. Lunch at the Galt House East Grand Ballroom, 140 N 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202, will be provided on Friday, April 22, 2022, from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM EDT. Tickets start at $85.00 and include a "cash bar reception prior to the doors opening.
Reserved Seating at a table of 8, with lunch, Remarks by dignitaries and special guest speaker, Goodie bag, and event pin. Fifth Third Bank, The Galt Hotel, HR Affiliates, Business First, and Heartland sponsor this luncheon event. Click here for tickets and more information. Visit these websites for even more information: Eventbrite and Happening Next.
There are only the preliminary Derby events! Next week, more events will pop up daily. Local bars and restaurants prep for an influx of visitors, and the city becomes a hive, buzzing with electric energy. Visit the official website of the Kentucky Derby Festival to see which other events are upcoming and catch your interest!
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The business of you: HR consultants. HR Affiliates. (2021, March 16). Retrieved April 15, 2022, from https://hraffiliates.com/
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PNC Tour de Lou. GoToLouisville.com Official Travel Source. (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2022, from https://www.gotolouisville.com/events-calendar/pnc-tour-de-lou/
Thompson, K. (2022, April 11). Put your golf skills to the test at the Kentucky Derby Festival Hole-in-one golf contest. whas11.com. Retrieved April 15, 2022, from https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/take-shot-1-million-kdf-hole-in-one-golf-contest-louisville-kentucky-derby-festival/417-20ee8f93-36bc-46b2-accd-17768093b492
WDRB Media. (2022). Kentucky Derby Festival. WDRB. photograph, Louisville. Retrieved April 15, 2022, from https://www.wdrb.com/derby_148/tickets-for-2022-ky-derby-festival-events-go-on-sale-tuesday/article_f7ce15ee-98a4-11ec-8eba-e3a5ebcbcde1.html.
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