Kentucky Derby bobbleheads: Churchill Downs' twin spires get the treatment
Are you looking for a unique way to commemorate this year's Kentucky Derby? These two new souvenirs might be the solution, capturing the rich history of Churchill Downs and honoring the 150th anniversary of the Run for the Roses.
Two Derby-themed bobbleheads, officially licensed by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, are available to purchase for a limited time, according to a news release from the organization.
"We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby to offer sports fans across the world the opportunity to commemorate the historic 150th running of the Kentucky Derby with two special edition bobbles,” said co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar. “We think fans will love these limited-edition collectibles celebrating the historic Churchill Downs Twin Spires and the 150th Kentucky Derby!”
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2024 Kentucky Derby bobblehead features the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs
According to a release from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, two limited-edition Kentucky Derby bobbleheads are currently on sale. The first bobblehead is called the "Churchill Downs Twin Spires Bobble," featuring the iconic twin spires and a grandstand filled with fans behind the track.
While the first Derby-goers of 1875 wouldn't recognize the twin spires, they are a long-standing piece of Derby history. Debuting in 1895 as part of a new grandstand, the twin spires were designed to give the simplistic structure a striking contrast. According to the Kentucky Derby Museum, the original plan didn't include the spires along the roof line, and it was an element added by the designer, 24-year-old Joseph Baldez.
Over time, the twin spires have become a revered symbol of the Kentucky Derby. "For 125 years, the Twin Spires have served as the iconic landmark of Churchill Downs. Initially designed and created as simply an addition, these structures have become permanently linked to Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby," according to the Kentucky Derby Museum.
The bobblehead, in addition to the two bobbling twin spires and grandstand, has the 150th Kentucky Derby logo on the back and base. It also has a sign above the grandstand with years of the first Kentucky Derby and the 2024 celebration. The price is $40 with an $8 flat-rate shipping charge per order and they will be shipped in August.
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150th Kentucky Derby-themed bobblehead
The second bobblehead is called the "Kentucky Derby 150th Anniversary BobbleLogo," with a bobbling 150th anniversary logo over a rose-patterned base. It costs $30 with an $8 flat-rate shipping charge. The two bobbleheads can be purchased together for $65 plus shipping.
Shipping begins in August and sale items can be found online.
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is located at 170 S. 1 St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky Derby 2024: Derby 150 bobblehead features twin spires
