Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront
One event on April 27, 2026 at 11:00 am
One event on April 28, 2026 at 11:00 am
One event on April 29, 2026 at 11:00 am
One event on April 30, 2026 at 11:00 am
One event on May 1, 2026 at 11:00 am
Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville℠
April 23 – May 1, 2026
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM: Daily Hours
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Sunday Hours
(Food, drink and pets are NOT permitted)
Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville entry is a 2026 Pegasus Pin!
The ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with local and regional acts, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides and more.
Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront will return for its 20th year in 2026. Sponsored by Kroger, the party starts on the Great Lawn and runs through Derby Eve. It promises to have something for everyone – and admission is free with a 2026 Pegasus Pin.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE 2026 KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE COMING SOON!
The 900,000-square-foot venue will host several Festival events, including the L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow, Chow Wagon, Ohio Valley Wrestling Run for the Ropes, HappyTail Hour, Ken-Ducky Derby and more.
Fest-a-Ville also offers a wide variety of activities for children, featuring midway-area and attractions at Pegasus Play-Ville Presented by Norton Children’s, including merry-go-round, ships ahoy, a giant slide and much more.
From the opening day ribbon-cutting to Derby Eve, Fest-a-Ville will be the downtown destination at Kentucky Derby Festival time.
Chow Wagon®
Thursday, April 23 – Friday, May 1, 2026
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM: Daily
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Sunday
Happy Hour Weekdays from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
$4 Beer at the Beer Garden
The Chow Wagon returns to Waterfront Park on the Ohio River. The Music Stage will feature live concerts with local and regional entertainment and a wide variety of musical genres including jazz, R&B, country, rock and blues.
The Chow Wagon is food and fun! You can feast on everything from cookie dough to turkey legs and elephant ears. There’s something for everyone!
Where else can you find great food and live musical entertainment in a riverside setting for a 2026 Pegasus Pin admission? Meet your coworkers for lunch or come down for an evening concert. There’s no way to go wrong by making a visit to this great outdoor party.
**This event is produced by the Kentucky Derby Festival**