It's not just to block out that Southern sun. — -- When thousands of people stream into Churchill Downs on Saturday for the Kentucky Derby, all eyes won't be on the race track. Instead, many ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WSAV) — A hat or a fascinator — whatever name you choose to call it — is a crucial part of any outfit for the Kentucky Derby. Diana Heron, born and raised in Kentucky, got ...

Brittany McKewn, of Asheville, N.C., wears a hat shaped like a rose before the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2022, in Louisville, Ky.

Eric Ortega made his hat for Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs May 3, 2025. Colleen Mulroe during Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs May 3, 2025.

Break out your best fedora or fascinator. It's time for the Kentucky Derby. The premiere horse racing event of the season is this weekend, as 20 horses and their jockeys will gallop for the 1.25 ...