MEDIA INFORMATION

Thunder Over Louisville. More than 500,000 spectators are expected to view the kick-off event for the annual spring celebration featuring an all-day air show and fireworks spectacular. Below you will find information on press credentials, media guides, Thunder week media opportunities and the latest news releases.

We welcome your coverage of Thunder and all Derby Festival events. Visit www.kdf.org for information about the month-long celebration. Let us know how we can make your job easier.

Press Contacts
Aimee Boyd, Vice President of Communications 502-572-3819,  aboyd@kdf.org
Mark Shallcross, Communications Manager 502-572-3822,  mshallcross@kdf.org
Robert Young, Vice President of Public Relations 502-572-3848, ryoung@kdf.org

Kentucky Derby Festival/Thunder Over Louisville
1001 South Third Street
Louisville, KY 40203

Media Guide
To obtain a Kentucky Derby Festival Media Guide, including Thunder Over Louisville information, email aboyd@kdf.org. They will be available the first of April. The previous year's media guide is also still available for reference. Media guides will also be distributed with Thunder credentials.

Press Credentials
Local Media will receive press credentials through their assignment editor. Press credentials for regional or national media will be distributed through the Derby Festival Press Office. Please contact the Press Office for more information at (502) 572-3822.


Press Credential Distribution
Local Media will receive press credentials through their assignment editor.

Show Day Press Officer Access
The press staff will be stationed in the Command Center. Cell numbers will be posted on the back of Thunder press credentials.

Schedule of Thunder Week Media Opportunities
Preparations for Thunder occur throughout the week. Good times for visual opportunities, natural sound and interviews include:


Schedule is tentative. Please confirm with Press Office. A complete list of activities and locations will also be sent to all local assignment desks.