Yes, the steamboat race is Derby week-- unless the Ohio River is running too high, like this year.

I've never actually been to the Derby; it's a bit too much of a zoo for me. But I have gone out to Keeneland (Lexington's track) to watch the race, and that's a blast. Someday I'll make it over to Louisville for Oaks day.

Around here, Derby day is also the first safe day to plant your tomatoes outside, so gardening was on my agenda!