Breeders’ Cup Festival Week Schedule Announced
Updated: July 21, 2015 at 4:17 pm
The 40-plus committee charged with organizing a festival week leading up to the Breeders’ Cup championships in Lexington has revealed a calendar of events from Oct. 24-31.
“This week promises to be unlike any other in our city’s history,” said chairperson Kip Cornett. “Our guests from near and far will be treated to a range of entertainment, activities and hospitality unlike any other Breeders’ Cup. The investments from our sponsors and the effort from our arts and hospitality sectors have been amazing. They will put on a great show.”
Activities include free outdoor concerts in Courthouse Plaza and Cheapside Park, art exhibits and plays at various venues around the city. There will also be a food truck competition–called the Feeders’ Cup–and a “Kentucky for Kentucky” 5k Fun Run and Walk.
“We’re cleaning up, sprucing up and gearing up for a week full of festivities,” said Lexington Mayor Jim Gray. “We’re getting ready for our hometown, Keeneland and our Thoroughbred industry to be the center of attention on a world stage. This is the Horse Capital of the World, and the Breeders’ Cup is an opportunity for us to show everyone just why we deserve that title.”
Title sponsor, KentuckyOne Health’s Jeff Murphy was full of praise for the committee’s efforts. “For seven days and nights, our guests and citizens alike will be able to enjoy a broad array of fun and mainly free activities as part of Breeders’ Cup Week. KentuckyOne Health is proud and excited to be a part of providing this experience for Lexington.”
A complete listing of festival events can be found at www.breederscupfestival.com.