Downtown Merchant/Organization Activities & Specials
for Derby Day 2012
ArtWalk,
*10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sponsored by Jim Beam. Look for the bright-colored pennants designating ArtWalk stops. You can also pick up an ArtWalk map from downtown merchants or check out the stops online.
Bistro 241
*Champagne Brunch
*Grab & Go lunches
Broadway Clay
*Seconds Sale!
*10% off all store items.
Capital Cellars
*7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Derby Breakfast on the sidewalk and indoors, Country Ham, Bourbon Maple syrup French Toast, Scrambled eggs, Mimosa, Mint Juleps, Bloody Marys, Bourbon champagne cocktails, coffee and juice.
*11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Blueburgers, Braubrats and Chicken on the grill.
*10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Artwalk-Anna Marie Pavlik Rosen etchings.
Capital City Museum
*Burgoo Brunch in our big tent adjacent to the Capital City Museum
*Thoroughbred race horse “Patton” in big tent, visiting from the Old Friends thoroughbred retirement farm outside Georgetown
*Sale of Frankfort Heritage Press books and Capital City Museum “Lost Frankfort” Christmas ornaments in front of the museum.
*Museum open all day.
*Working with Frankfort Mustangs Club on their display of Mustang autos on Saint Clair Street.
*Medieval tent and folks in costume on Old Capitol lawn promoting Days of Knights Medieval Experience event at Cove Spring Park in October.
Completely Kentucky
*Open from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
*Free kid’s art activity from 10:00 a.m.-12 noon
*Free food tastings throughout the day
*Kentucky artists’ working in store throughout the day
*sign up to win Completely Kentucky gift cards!
Cornerstone Art & Event Gallery *”Carnival of The Arts” as part of the Downtown Frankfort Artwalk, from 10:00 a.m. until afternoon
*live music, a metalworker, vendors of all sorts, food, and–of course–exhibits from a variety of artists
*Derby Day Artist Reception inside of the gallery (contact David Mistich or Bianca Wall for more details)
*celebrating the works of Don Aters, Peggy Bishop, Susan Black, GG Burns, and Regina Fierro. Each of these artists reside in Kentucky and have an impressive display inside the gallery.
*Featuring a tasting of the fine spirits of Frankfort’s own Buffalo Trace Distillery. This event necessitates an R.S.V.P due to the inclusion of the alcohol tasting, so please be sure to contact the gallery’s owner, Bianca Wall at 502.386.7352 or by email at biancaswall@yahoo.com You can also call the gallery at 502.352.2400.
Family Tree Consignment
*Derby Day Party
*Open at 9:00 a.m. with specials throughout the day.
*Will serve refreshments.
*A prize will go to the most unique Derby hat
Folkbike ReCyclery
*Pedal for the Posies at 11:00 a.m. on Broadway. Come see adult “jockeys” representing local merchants and organizations compete in a bike race on itty bitty kiddie bikes!
Franklin County Farmers Market
*Open, 7:00 a.m.-12 noon
Frankfort YMCA
*Derby Dash kids fun run! No charge and all participants get a medal and an official Derby Dash Bib!
9:00 a.m.- Ages 2-3- 1/4 mile
9:30 a.m. -Ages 4-5- 1/3 mile
10:00 a.m.- Ages 6-8 -1/2 mile
10:15 a.m. – Ages 9-12 – 1.25 miles
Frankfort Yoga Studio
*All levels yoga, 10:00 a.m.
Jim Beam Stage – On Old State Capitol Lawn
10:00 a.m. -Sacre Bleu (Rock and Cajun/Zydeco)
11:00 a.m. -Downtown County Band (Blues and Roots Music)
Noon – Metafours (Eclectic Folk)
Kentucky Historical Society (KHS)
*kids can make and decorate their own Derby hat
*pick up a free “I Love Kentucky History” button
*play basketball with 1900s rules and equipment in the “Women in Basketball” exhibit
*learn about the Commonwealth’s past leaders in the “Toyota Kentucky Hall of Governors” and shop for souvenirs in the 1792 Stewart Home School Store.
*The KHS HistoryMobile will also be on-site, featuring the “Kentucky’s Abraham Lincoln” exhibit.
*hobby-horse races will be held on the lawn of the Old State Capitol
*the Kentucky Military History Museum, featuring “Kentucky’s Military Treasures,” will be open free-of-charge.
Melanie’s
*Derby Breakfast Buffet, 7:30 a.m. – while it lasts!
Miss P’s Kids
*Mr. and Miss Derby contest. Contact owner, Phyllis Liebman at 226-4946 for more details.
New Leash on Life Thrift Store
*Grand opening!
Nitro of Frankfort
*Derby Hat Show (kicked off earlier in the month by the First Lady)
*Special Sales
Serafini
*Open, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Brick Alley
*Open at 8:00 a.m. for Derby Breakfast with specials.
*Happy Hour from 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and Mint Juleps for $3.50
*Food tent operated by OTs Grill & Bar from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. serving breakfast and lunch favorites
*”Stone Soup” will rock out the night with blues and Southern rock from 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
The Dragon Pub
*Dragon Pub Derby Buffet Brunch 9:00 a.m.-12 Noon.
*Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, Mint Juleps.
*Play the Horserace Game!
*Watch all races on the Big Screens or sit in the sun (hopefully) on the Deck sipping Juleps or your beverage of choice
Rick’s White Light Diner
*Rick Paul’s 20th Derby Day Brunch from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. From Eggs Benedict to Cajun Entrees!
Vibrant Life
*Free crafting event with Susan Crawford and Prayer flag gallery 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
*Accepting contributions for crowdfunding campaign, cash, check or charge.
Road Closures, Parking Information and Trolley Schedules
Street Closures
Friday, May 4
Closes at 6 PM until 12:30 AM 5/5
Capitol Loop around Capitol and Capitol Annex
Saturday, May 5
Closes at 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Broadway from East Main to Washington Street
Catfish Alley from West Main Street to Broadway
St. Clair Street from West Main Street to Broadway
Lewis Street from West Main Street to Clinton Street
No Parking Areas
Saturday, May 5
From 12:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the following streets:
Ann Street from Clinton Street to West Main Street
Broadway, both sides, from East Main to Washington Street
Lewis Street from Clinton Street to West Main Street
St. Clair Street from West Main Street to Broadway
Public Parking Areas
Saturday, May 5
State Office Building (Public parking)
Sullivan Garage (Public parking)
Capital Plaza Tower (Public parking)
Commonwealth Credit Union (Accessible needs parking)
High and Mero Lot (Public parking)
Restricted Parking Areas (NO public access)
Old Capitol / Old Capitol Annex Lot
Olive Street Lot
Whitaker Bank Lot
Depot Lot
Federal Building Lot off Broadway
Shuttle Routes and Stops
Downtown Trolley – 10:30 to 1:00 PM
Stop at Ann Street at side walk near First Christian Church
Ann Street to right at West Main Street
Left at Wilkinson Blvd.
Left at Wapping Street
Left at Washington Street
Left at Broadway Street
Right at Wilkinson Blvd.
Right at Clinton Street
Right at Ann Street
Return to stop at church
Horse Drawn Trolley – 9:00 to 1:00 PM
Stop at West Main Street and St. Clair
West Main to a left at Wilkinson Blvd.
Left at Wapping Street
Left at St. Clair Street
Return to stop at St. Clair