Gallopalooza: Louisville's Sidewalk Derby

If you think the only place to see beautiful horses in Louisville, Kentucky is racing at Churchill Downs, think again! They can now be found stabled along the sidewalks, streets, and sights of the Derby City. These whimsical, vivid, unique statues are reproduced in "Gallopalooza: Louisville's Sidewalk Derby," the official coffee table book featuring the entire herd of Gallopalooza horses.

With over 300 vibrant color images by acclaimed photographer Dan Dry, and a foreword by Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, "Gallopalooza" features every magnificent, life-size horse, crafted from fiberglass and then painted, sculpted, or otherwise adorned by regional, professional, and amateur artists and graphic designers. Bringing a new sense of civic pride and pleasure to the River City, the Gallopalooza event has captivated Louisville’s residents and visitors alike with its artistic charm and diverse beauty.

Representing past Derby winners as well as a wide variety of other equine characters of note, "Gallopalooza" is filled with engaging and informative text about every Gallopalooza entry and the individuals who created them. Featuring fun facts about the distinguished horses they represent and the origins of their creation, "Gallopalooza" provides an outstanding retrospective of artistic talent interwoven with the tradition of Louisville’s greatest sporting event,the Kentucky Derby.

This superlative pictorial lovingly expresses the vision and vitality of Louisville's love affair with the horse and will remain a constant reminder and source of enjoyment for readers as they rediscover on each page, these spectacular creations in all their glory. 192 pages.