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KY Sport, Boat & Recreation Show

Welcome to the show

Get away to the Kentucky Sport, Boat and Recreation Show! We are central Kentucky’s largest and longest running outdoor expo. With just over 100,000 square feet of exhibitor space, we fill Rupp Arena and Heritage Hall with everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors, lakes, and waterways this summer. We are host to the biggest names in the rv, boat, travel and recreation industry. In addition to great products and exclusive deals, come out and enjoy great family entertainment. Generations have enjoyed the show for over 30 years. Many children have caught their first fish, fed their first farm animal, and ridden their first pony with us. Many adventure seekers experienced the thrill of zip lining for the first time inside Rupp Arena! If adventure sports are not on your bucket list, we have fishing seminars with today’s top pro’s,as well as educational seminars ranging from kayak adventures to the newest fishing technologies and techniques. So shake off the cabin fever. and join us at the Kentucky Sport, Boat and Recreation Show — everything summer under one roof! [from http://lexingtonboatshow.com/ ]

Show Hours:
Thurs & Fri 2pm – 9pm
Saturday 9am – 9pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm

Ticket Prices:
$12 (single day pass)
$5 Kids (ages 3-13)
Free admission- Ages 2 and under

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10 Facts About the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is a major festival and celebration – not just for Kentuckians

1. The first Kentucky Derby was run in 1875.

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2. The name “Run for the Roses” was coined by a columnist, New York sports columnist Bill Corum, in 1925 writing about the event and referencing the blanket of roses draped on the winning horse.

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3. In 1970, Diane Crump became the first woman to ride in the Derby.

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4. Only 6 women have ridden in the famed “Run for the Roses”: Diane Crump, Patti Cooksey, Andrea Seefeldt, Julie Krone, Rosemary Homeister and Rosie Napravnik.

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5. The Kroger Company has been the official florist of the Kentucky Derby since 1987. After taking over the duties from the Kingsley Walker florist, Kroger began constructing the prestigious garland in one of its local stores for the public to view on Derby Eve.

The event will take place on Friday, May 6th, at the Middletown Kroger store located at 12501 Shelbyville Road, in Louisville, KY. The best time for visitors to see the crafting of this year’s Garland will be from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Derby Eve. Last year, more than 6,000 people came to see this all-night event.

 

 

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6. The Rose Garland on average weighs 40 pounds!

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7. Age is Just A Number: Alonzo “Lonnie” Clayton was the youngest jockey in Derby history to win a race. He was 15 years old when he won in 1892. The oldest jockey to win was Willie Shoemaker, who won the 1986 race at age 54.

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8. The Derby is routinely held on the First Saturday of May

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9. Take That Cloudy Skies! No Derby has ever been postponed due to weather!

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10. Only three fillies (young female horses) have won the Derby: Regret (1915), Genuine Risk (1980) and Winning Colors (1988).

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Want more fun Derby facts?
You can see 138 Different Facts about the Derby, courtesy of the official website: CLICK HERE


Sources:
www.KentuckyDerby.com; The Kroger Company; The Huffington Post

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Lexington In Top 30% of Healthy Real Estate Markets!

Lexington, KY ranks 85 of 300 Healthy Real Estate Markets!

What makes certain areas healthy real estate markets? In an article published by Wallethub, economists looked at data from the top 300 Metropolitan areas in the United States.  They compared data for real estate and employment and affordability rankings in each of the metros.  Economists see that when the job market is holding steady, and unemployment rate is low, the housing market holds steady as well.

“To help prospective home buyers find the most attractive markets, WalletHub compared 300 U.S. cities across 14 key metrics. Our data set ranges from median home-price appreciation to home price as a percentage of income to job growth (WalletHub, 2015).”

That’s a pretty sophisticated study, right?  For those familiar with The Bluegrass Region – Forbes and our Chamber of Commerce have designated our region as a great place to start a small business because of the strong economy and low unemployment rate.  This still holds true as we see its effect on Lexington showing up in the Top 30% of this list! (See the Methodology of this study and a breakdown of the metrics that WalletHub analyzed [click here])Snapshot of the data list - shows Lexington KY as 85 out of 300 healthy real estate markets

See the Full List of 300 Healthy Real Estate Markets by heading over to the full article on WalletHub.com – see the link in the source list down below!

Have questions about the market in your particular part of The Bluegrass?  Wondering what the median prices and days are market are for your county?  Your Neighborhood?  Your Street?  Get in touch with your Rector Hayden Agent today or contact clientcare@rhr.com to get individual assistance!  Rector Hayden  can research and present to you the most comprehensive detailed reports of the market in your area – whether you’re interested in all of The Bluegrass or two blocks east of the courthouse! With our leading technology and training, our agents are best prepared to help you in all real estate matters.

Source:  WalletHub: 2015’s Healthiest Housing Markets.  Richie Bernardo – https://wallethub.com/edu/healthiest-housing-markets/14889/