The Goddess Anahata will at the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Block Party returns for the fifth year. This is a FREE event. (Presenting as Mahogany Shelton, Miss Derby City 2026.

15+ local food trucks and vendors, including complimentary water from the Louisville Water Company. 55+ vendors at The MELANnaire Marketplace, featuring vendors and merchants that highlight Black entrepreneurs. This marketplace is your one-stop shop for spring fashions, accessories, gourmet food, and more. Live entertainment across multiple stages throughout the day, showcasing a range of music genres. Fun children’s activities, including inflatables, face painting and more. A Community Village featuring 20+ local nonprofits, all with missions to help meet the needs of residents in the West Louisville Community. Park Community Credit Union will offer financial literacy expertise and loan information and have a Photo Booth onsite. Norton Healthcare will be onsite offering prevention and wellness tips. Heuser Hearing Institute will offer free hearing screenings and hearing protection. New Easter Egg Hunts Sponsored by Humana and produced by The Hope Village

They’ll be taking place throughout the afternoon:

2:30 PM – Ages 10 and under 3:00 PM – Ages 11 and up 3:30 PM – Community-wide hunt for all ages