KentuckyVirtual.com offers gifts online for Derby Day and Mother's Day

KentuckyVirtual.com, an online retailer of Kentucky-made products, including crafts, food, art and other hand-made items, has several offerings for those preparing for the big race on the first Saturday in May. All products are made in Kentucky.

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KENTUCKYVIRTUAL.COM OFFERS GIFTS AND
PRODUCTS FOR DERBY SEASON AND MOTHERS DAY

LOUISVILLE, KY (April 15, 2002) -- KentuckyVirtual.com, an online retailer and web site catalogue is gearing up for one of the busiest times in Kentucky -- Derby time. The famed Kentucky Derby, on Saturday, May 4, will place the state in the international spotlight, as the most famous two minutes in sports draws the attention of Kentuckians, sports enthusiasts and horse racing fans.

In Kentucky and various parts of the nation, the Kentucky Derby is cause for celebration. While most Derby parties take place in Kentucky -- its not unusual to attend one as far away as California.

KentuckyVirtual.com is providing an impressive list of Kentucky made products, including bourbon caramel sauce, bourbon chocolates, country ham, hand-woven and handcrafted products and artwork. In anticipation of Derby week, the online retailer is understandably expecting an increase in traffic as Kentucky-themed products become popular retail and gift items.

The site is offering a special Derby Party Pack, perfect for entertaining. It includes Grand Champion country ham, famous beaten biscuits, bourbon chocolates, and other delectable party foods. Also available are several unique Derby themed items, such as a recipe book called Derby Entertaining, and assorted gift baskets for out of town guests or corporate colleagues. The Classic Kentucky Gift Basket" includes items such as official Churchill bourbon balls, chocolate Derby bars, famous cream candy and an official Derby glass, among other products. Also available at the site is the world famous Derby Pie and gift baskets filled with Kentucky-made products.

The Kentucky Derby has traditionally been a time of year when Kentucky is prominently featured on the national and international stage," said Sam Young, E-Commerce Director for KentuckyVirtual.com. This year, for the first time ever, a fantastic selection of handcrafted Kentucky products are available to anyone, anywhere, via our web site."

The site carries many excellent Mothers Day gift ideas as well, including hand-made Kentucky treasures, such as candles, artwork, wreaths, pottery and apparel.

KentuckyVirtual.com sells products made by over 90 artisans and companies from across the state that produce fine crafts, home accents, art, collectibles, food, books, toys and games. Thousands of products are currently in the on-line catalog, including woven blankets, throws and placemats, as well as wooden and wrought iron crafts by Berea College Student Crafts, and furniture from Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Youll also find award-winning country ham, bacon & sausage, handcrafted baskets, Ruth Hunt candy, pewter ornaments, preserves, jams, fruit butters, dessert sauces, barbecue sauces, honey, sorghum & marinades, leather goods, wreaths, goose feather trees, garden ornaments and rugs that are either hand-painted, hand-woven or braided and corded.

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