Great Steamboat Race Returning To Derby Festival Events

Travel back in time this week as a tradition from the 19th Century comes to life.

The Great Steamboat Race is back this year as part of the Kentucky Derby Week festivities. Belle of Cincinnati Captain Ben Bernstein says he really missed the race last year.

click to download audioWednesday at 6:00 pm, the Belle of Cincinnati will take on the Belle of Louisville to see who will take home the coveted trophy and have bragging rights in their friendly competition.

click to download audioBernstein has been in the business since he could walk and says it should be a good race, depending on the river.

click to download audioTickets for the event are available at discover.kdf.org or bbriverboats.com and range from 75 dollars to 150 dollars.

 

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