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Opening Night | Gates Open: 4:00 p.m. | First Race: 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the 151st Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks post-position draws, with a lavish twist, as we channel the spirit of the roaring twenties with a Great Gatsby-inspired evening. As the...

Dawn at the Downs is a cherished tradition for both Louisvillians and visitors alike. Racing fans gather to watch Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders during their morning workouts, all while selecting their favorites for the weekend's races.
Thursday...

502'sDay | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
502’sDay returns for its third year, shining the spotlight on what truly makes this city special – the community. This year, we pay tribute to Louisville’s own Muhammad Ali, whose unwavering...

Winsday | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
New for 2025 Winsday debuts as a day to shine the spotlight on Louisville’s robust nonprofit community.
In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, local nonprofit organizations...

Thurby| Gates Open: 10:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
Presented by Old Forester and in partnership with Frazier History Museum, the venue transforms into a vibrant display of the state's rich heritage. Delve into Kentucky's storied past and...

Kentucky Oaks | Gates Open 9 a.m. | First Race 11 a.m.
The Longines Kentucky Oaks, now celebrating its 151st running, is America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies. Held each year the day before the Kentucky Derby, the Oaks offers a $1.5 million...

Kentucky Derby | Gates Open 9 a.m. | First Race 11 a.m.
No other entertainment event is as alluring, captivating, and thrilling as the Kentucky Derby. Call it what you will—the Run for the Roses®, the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®, or America's...

The Survivors Parade is a moving tradition that celebrates breast and ovarian cancer survivors and encourages those still fighting their cancer battle as they march on Churchill Downs’ historic racetrack prior to the running of the Longines Kentucky...

Savor an evening of exquisite cuisine and exceptional wines. Sample regional specialties with wine pairings, created by nationally renowned chefs along the Road to the Kentucky Derby, as you enjoy live music entertainment. Join us as we start the Kentucky...

Celebrate the biggest weekend of the year with the best parties that Louisville has to offer!
2025 Party Information Is Now Available!