Date & Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 4:30-7:30 PM

• 4:30-5:30 PM: Boarding
• 5:45 PM: Departure
• 6 PM: Race Begins
• Awards Ceremony Following

Location: Wharf at the Waterfront - 401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202

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Overview
Enjoy a cruise on the hometown Belle of Louisville during the Shepherd Insurance Great Steamboat Race. Our beloved local steamboat will be competing for bragging rights and the coveted Silver Antlers during a springtime evening of rivalry on the river. The two-hour race is one of the longest standing traditions on the Derby Festival’s line-up!

Tickets & Pricing
Belle of Louisville tickets - $200: Includes cruise on the Ohio River, grab-and-go dinner, beverages, open bar and live entertainment. (Fees not included)
For ticket information for the Belle of Cincinnati or Mary M. Miller, visit KDF.org.

Age/Entry Requirements
All ages welcome.

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Sponsored By: Shepherd Insurance | Official Patient Care Provider: PPL Therapeutic Services, PLLC | Official Bourbon: Brough Brothers Distillery | Official Luxury Vehicle: Cadillac/Courtesy Cadillac | Official Tequila: Casamigos Tequila | Supporting Sponsors: Belle of Louisville and Belle of Cincinnati | Media Sponsor: Q103.1