Best of the Bluegrass 2009

 

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Toyota BlueGrass Stakes 2009

 

           

2009 Best of the Bluegrass:  Sunday, 
April 5 to Saturday, April 11, 2009

Join us in 2009 for our annual springtime Best of the Bluegrass celebration!

Here's a snapshot of events scheduled for 2009:

  • Bed Race:  The first Downtown bed Race held in 2008 was such a success that we are bringing it back for 2009.  We expect it to be bigger and better, so if you plan to enter, get an early start on building your bed!

  • Pub Crawl:  Always a favorite, the Downtown Pub Crawl will again include a large selection of Downtown pubs to sample, with special drinks available only to registered Pub-Crawlers.

  • Concert:  A headlining act to be announced will be scheduled to appear during the Best of the Bluegrass celebration.

  • Chili in Cheapside Park:  New this year to the BOB event lineup, our first Chili Cook-off aims to bring out the best chili cooks in the Bluegrass region.  Come to sample the selection and watch the judging!

  • Kentucky Star Awards:  Usually held in the Autumn of each year, the KY Star Awards will be moved to be included in the Best of the Bluegrass Celebration.  KY Star Awards are given to artists from or in the state of Kentucky who have made an impact on their art field.   Read more about the Kentucky Stars at the Downtown Lexington Corporation Website.

  • Thoroughbred Racing at Keeneland:  The Toyota Blue Grass Stakes is a Grade I race for 3yo going a 1 1/8 miles over Keeneland’s Polytrack. Purse is $750,000; nomination fee is $200.

 

If your organization is hosting an event during Best of the Bluegrass and are interested in cross promotional opportunities, please review the Cross Promotion document and contact our offices.

 

 

 

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Best of the Bluegrass  April 5 - 11, 2009