The theme for 2017 is “Louisville on the Move” — deadline to enter is Monday, April 24!

Grab four of your co-workers, build a bed on wheels, decorate it, dress in a ridiculous costume—and then race. That pretty much sums up the Kentucky Derby Festival Bed Races. Each year, thousands of enthusiasts gather to cheer on more than 40 teams, while on-air personalities from WAVE TV anchor the live coverage from every angle, from the crowd to the pits.

Admission: FREE with 2017 Pegasus Pin®

Entry Fee: $130/team (includes 5 participant t-shirts and 5 collectible event pins)
Hosted by 107.7 The Eagle personalities, the awards ceremony recognizes the following winners:

Fastest Course Times (two divisions; champions & fun)
Best Decorated
Most Entertaining
Cone Eater Award

4:00 PM: Official Tailgate Party
6:00 PM: Parade of the Beds
7:00 PM: Races Begin

**Other important dates:
Deadline for entry: Monday, April 24, 2017
Mandatory Captains Meeting: Monday, April 24, 2017, 5:30 PM, Broadbent Arena
Pajama Party: Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 - 6:00-8:00pm, Birracibo (445 S. 4th St.)
Race Day: Monday, May 1, 2017 at Broadbent Arena at the Kentucky Exposition Center