Derby Week Calendar

Derby Week is so much more than the world's greatest race. To see a full list of Churchill Downs events, please visit the Full Churchill Downs Calendar.

Saturday, April 27

Opening Night

Kickoff the Spring Meet in style at Opening Night!

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Tuesday, April 30

Dawn at the Downs

These special mornings at the track offer fans the chance to watch the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby contenders go through their morning workouts while enjoying a Kentucky-style breakfast buffet.

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Wednesday, May 1

Dawn at the Downs

These special mornings at the track offer fans the chance to watch the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby contenders go through their morning workouts while enjoying a Kentucky-style breakfast buffet.

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Thursday, May 2

Taste of Derby

Kick off your Kentucky Derby weekend in style! Mingle with horse racing celebrities and savor an evening of exquisite cuisine and unique wines as nationally renowned chefs from horse racing destinations across the country serve samples of their regional specialties. Live entertainment will top off the extraordinary evening with partial proceeds benefiting hunger relief charities.

Purchase your tickets today at www.TasteofDerby.com