And they’re off! Those who grew up in Southern Indiana, just north of Churchill Downs and Louisville, Kentucky, recognize the call to kick off the annual Kentucky Derby. The kickoff of Derby season is a little harder to pin down, with several festivities to enjoy in the weeks leading up to the
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Boom, Clap – Thunder Over Louisville Viewing in Southern Indiana
March 06, 2026 by Anna Rosales-Crone
A premier event of the Kentucky Derby Festival and one of the biggest fireworks displays in the country, Thunder Over Louisville has graced the skies with a spectacular air and fireworks show for more than 30 years. Locals know some of the best views are on the Southern Indiana side of the Ohio
Derby Chic: Shop, Relax, Repeat in Southern Indiana
April 02, 2025 by Kana Brown
Hold your horses! Well, actually, it's the time of year to let them run wild. The Kentucky Derby is upon us! What most of the world knows as a 2-minute race in Louisville, Kentucky, is a regional, weeks long celebration that draws people from all over the country to the Bluegrass State and Southern
Can’t Miss 2026 Cycling Events in Southern Indiana & Louisville, Kentucky
April 15, 2024 by Denise Greer
Sign up for fun cycling rides, tours and races in the Southern Indiana and Greater Louisville area.
Southern Indiana is the center of the region’s best cycling. This year is packed with must-go cycling events, from road to mountain bike and cyclocross. Let’s highlight a few of the big cycling rides,
Culbertson Family Ties with Churchill Downs
April 14, 2023 by SoIN Tourism Staff
The Kentucky Derby is known worldwide as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” But did you know that the Derby has a strong connection to New Albany, Indiana’s famous Culbertson family? We asked Jessica Stavros, former Site Manager of the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site to fill us in on
Southern Indiana Guide to the Kentucky Derby
April 12, 2023 by SoIN Tourism Staff
Get SoIN to Derby in Southern Indiana! With Louisville, Ky. located just one mile south of SoIN, the Kentucky Derby is just as much a part of SoIN’s culture as it is for the Derby city itself. Whether you’re visiting to watch the race, or to enjoy other Derby Festival events, SoIN is the perfect
Amazing Looks for The Kentucky Derby!
April 18, 2019 by Erica Rucker
6 southern Indiana must-shop boutiques
Yes, we know it’s Southern Indiana but when have Hoosiers ever forgotten Derby? This is the season of horses, hats, and hospitality -- money and mint juleps. Being so close to Louisville in Southern Indiana means the Derby is our hometown event, and we want to