Shepherd Insurance Kentucky Derby Festival Great Steamboat Race

Name: Shepherd Insurance Kentucky Derby Festival Great Steamboat Race
Start: 2026-04-29T16:30:00-04:00
Location: 401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202-2993, United States

Schedule

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202-2993, United States | Louisville, KY

Buy tickets here: https://tickets.kdf.org/p/tickets
The event pits vessels against each other, including the Belle of Cincinnati, as they compete for bragging rights in this race on the river!
Come see if our beloved local steamboat reigns supreme in 2026. This ticket is on board the Belle of Louisville for the Shepherd Insurance Great Steamboat Race.

Belle of Louisville Ticket includes:
- Cruise on the Ohio River
- Dinner Menu: TBD
- Beverages and open bar
- Live entertainment

4:30 - 5:30PM: Boarding
5:45PM: Departure
6PM: Race Begins
Awards Ceremony Following
Sponsored by: Shepherd Insurance
Official Luxury Vehicle: Cadillac/Courtesy Cadillac.
Official Patient Care Provider: PPL Therapeutic Services, PLLC.
Official Bourbon: Brough Brothers Distillery
Official Tequilla: Casamigos Tequilla
Media Sponsor: Q 103.1
Supporting Sponsors: Belle of Louisville and Belle of Cincinnati
For tickets aboard the rival Belle of Cincinnati, call 1-800-261-8586.
Please consider supporting the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation, the charitable arm of the Kentucky Derby Festival. Simply add a donation at checkout. Donations are 100% tax deductible. Through funding and support for charitable, educational, cultural activities and historical preservation, the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation fosters inclusive experiences for the community that inspire individual and community growth.