Exciting Louisville Events for Summer 2008 Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Now thru September 1, 2008 New this summer is Galt House Hotel & Suites leisure package designed around one of the largest amusement and water parks in the region. The hotel’s Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Package is available all summer long and provides ample opportunity to enjoy all the thrills and spills that Kentucky Kingdom has to offer. There’s fun for all ages at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory presents "Play Ball, Mr. President" June 1 thru November 20, 2008 Get into the election year swing at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory with Play Ball, Mr. President: A Century of Baseballs Signed by U.S. Presidents. Showcasing baseballs autographed by every U.S. President from Teddy Roosevelt to George W. Bush, this exciting exhibition celebrates the rousing and historic connection between our national pastime and the Oval Office. The Slugger Museum offers discount tickets for "Strike Up The Fun" Package guests and is within easy walking distance of the hotel. Churchill Downs’ Stephen Foster Super Saturday Father’s Day Weekend; Saturday, June 14, 2008 As the Official Hotel of Churchill Downs, Galt House Hotel caters to visitors to the world-famous thoroughbred track. Stephen Foster Super Saturday is a spectacular day of racing centered around the $750,000 Stephen Foster Handicap. Treat dad to a special weekend with dining and accommodations at Galt House Hotel and enjoy complimentary tickets to the track as our treat. Fifth Third Bank Waterfront Independence Festival Thursday, July 3 & Friday, July 4, 2008 Celebrate our nation’s independence with a Fourth of July holiday weekend stay at the Galt House Hotel & Suites. Louisville celebrates in style with two days of fun and music and Galt House Hotel offers one of the best seats around. The festivities begin July 3rd with a country concert by Gary Allan, followed on July 4th with a concert by George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic. Visit the kid’s area featuring free activities for children of all ages. Each evening is concluded with a fireworks show over the Ohio River within walking distance of the hotel. Louisville Bats Baseball Bats Baseball all summer long; Triple-A All-Star Week: July 14-16, 2008 Galt House is the Official Hotel of the Louisville Bats, the Cincinnati Reds’ top affiliate, and The Triple-A All-Star Game. See the next generation of Major League stars in action today. Louisville Slugger Field has been voted best minor league ballpark in America and is a short walk from Galt House Hotel. Ask about our All-Star Baseball Package by calling 1-800-The-Galt. Kentucky State Fair August 14 – 24, 2008 Take part in all the best that the Commonwealth of Kentucky has to offer with the State Fair at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Whether you come for the Thrillway, the exhibits, the World Championship Horse Show or the concerts, it’ll be an exciting time! A sampling of this year’s concert lineup includes Brooks & Dunn with ZZ Top and Rodney Adkins (Aug. 14), Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu (Aug. 15), Brad Paisley with Jewel (Aug. 16), and more to soon be announced. Ford Ironman—Louisville August 31, 2008 Galt House Hotel & Suites serves as the headquarter hotel for the 2nd annual Ford Ironman—Louisville. Cheer on over 2,000 participants from our hotel that serves as the epicenter for many events including Ironman Expo, Bike Tech, Athlete Meetings, Race Office, VIP Guest Services and Media Center. Ask about our Ironman Package by calling 1-800-The-Galt.
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