Read This Before You Head to the Track!
As you plan your trip to Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby weekend, be sure to review the list of items that a permitted and those that cannot be brought into the racing facility.
Permitted Items on Kentucky Derby and Oaks Days | Banned Items on Kentucky Derby and Oaks Days |
- Food items in clear plastic bags (max size 18”x 18”)
LIMIT 2 PER PERSON - “Box” lunches if packaged in clear plastic bags or plastic containers (max size 18”x 18”)
LIMIT 2 PER PERSON - Sunscreen (non-glass containers only)
- Cellular telephones, cameras, and camcorders
- Small personal music systems, radios and televisions – no “boom boxes”
- Binoculars
- Purses and baby bags (all subject to search)
- Strollers (only if carrying a child – no other items allowed)
- Seat cushions (no backs)
- Chairs (Gate 3 only)
- Blankets (Gates 1 and 3 for infield use only)
- Blankets (Gates 1 and 3 for infield use only)
- Tarpaulins (Gates 1 and 3 for infield use only)
- Coolers (allowed ONLY in the Churchill Downs Infield, with the exception of the Infield Club, and may only be brought into the racing venue through Gate 1 and Gate 3. Contents may include ice, non-alcoholic beverages (no glass containers) and food packaged in clear plastic containers. All coolers are subject to search.
| - Alcoholic beverages of any kind
- Glass bottles or containers
- Grills
- Thermoses
- Backpacks
- Luggage (includes briefcases)
- Duffel bags
- Wagons
- Umbrellas
- Weapons (including knives)
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