Samtec Great Bed Races
Schedule
Mon Apr 28 2025 at 01:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Kentucky Exposition Center | Louisville, KY
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Join the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival fun - whether you're spectating from the comfort of your bed or racing in one with your team at the Samtec Great Bed Races!This year, we’re celebration 80's & 90's style with our theme Happy Derby: Pink Out Party! 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 28, 2025. Get ready for a day filled with excitement:
1:00 PM: Tailgate Party Starts
6:00 PM: Parade of Beds
7:00 PM: Races Begin
Admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin®, and there’s a $15 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/
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Title Sponsor: Samtec
Contributing Kentucky Venues, Louisville Paving & Construction, Snap-on and UA Local 502 Apprenticeship Program
Official Health Partner: Baptist Health ER & Urgent Care
Official Finish Line Sponsor: Texas Roadhouse
Official Broadcast Partner: WAVE 3
Media Sponsor: Classic Rock 107.7
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Where is it happening?
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
