Schedule:

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Kentucky Derby Festival Volleyball Classic

2024 marks the 35th Annual Derby Festival Volleyball Classic. It’s one of the largest and oldest outdoor volleyball tournaments in the country featuring sand and grass volleyball for all levels of play including Coed, Men’s, Women’s – Doubles, Triples, Quads, and Sixes.

The Volleyball Classic is a tradition that has been passed along to many generations of volleyball players. It’s a great way for volleyball players of all ages and skill levels to participate in an official Derby Festival Event.

Spectators are welcome to attend and watch some exceptional volleyball!

Location: Sand Division at Baxter Jacks

Thunder Over Louisville

Location: The Riverfront

2:30 PM: Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop Party

You can hear the rumble, but can you feel it?  The boom from Thunder Over Louisville is even bigger when the view is one of a kind. Rated as one of the top fireworks shows in America, the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies is a sight to behold, especially when you have a front-row seat.

Boasting one of the country’s top air shows and largest annual fireworks spectaculars, spaces for exclusive viewing at Thunder go quickly.  They’re some of the hottest tickets in town.

No one can claim a better seat in the city for the show than the group behind the event – the Kentucky Derby Festival. The exclusive Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop Party Presented By Kentucky Proud is the only place to be on Thunder day.  With catered meals featuring local Kentucky Proud ingredients, a full bar and day-long entertainment, it’s the ultimate in Southern hospitality.

When gravity-defying aircraft take flight over the Louisville skyline, the Thunder VIP Rooftop Party proves to be the best view on the river. From the air show to the finale of the fireworks, the Thunder VIP Rooftop Party treats guests to a one-of-a-kind view of this quintessential Louisville event. The party will have you out of your seat for the day and on the edge of your seat when the fireworks light up the sky.

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Location: Waterfront Garage Top