Winsday

WinsDay spotlights the remarkable efforts of local nonprofit organizations through this unique event.

WINSDAY

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 | Gates Open: TBD | First Race: TBD
Join us for a day of unity and giving at Churchill Downs on Wednesday of Derby Week! We are thrilled to spotlight the remarkable efforts of local nonprofit organizations through this unique event, celebrating the spirit of community and the impactful work of these vital agencies. Enhance the connections among us all, come be a part of something bigger, support the community, and enjoy a day at the races!

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WINSDAY & NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Nonprofits across the community will have the opportunity to be among the first 50 eligible organizations to receive a unique ticket link for Winsday. This link can be shared with their network of supporters, allowing them to sell Winsday tickets and earn a $5 kickback for each seat sold.
Here’s how it works:

  • Registration Opens: February 17 Nonprofits must sign up through the Community Foundation of Louisville’s website.
  • Review Process: After registration, the Community Foundation will review applications to ensure that the organization is in good standing.
  • First 50 Organizations: The first 50 vetted organizations will be eligible to receive the ticket link.
  • Registration Closes: February 26
  • Verification and Ticket Link Distribution: On March 5, the verified nonprofits will be sent to CDRT for ticket link.
  • Ticket Links and Social Media Assets: On March 14, nonprofits will receive their unique ticket links along with social media assets to help promote the ticket sales to their networks and supporters.
  • Earnings for Nonprofits: Nonprofits will receive a $5 kickback for each ticket sold.

EVENT DAY DETAILS

  • Charity Post Draw: Just like the Derby Post Draw, but with a twist -- twenty nonprofits will be randomly drawn from the 50 registered organizations to be paired each with a Kentucky Derby contender. The nonprofit paired with the winning horse will receive a portion of the Derby Week 50/50 Raffle.
  • Second Chance Drawings: Organizations not making the “Starting Gate” will have a second chance at financial support -- $2,000 for their cause!
  • Supporter Drawings: Random drawings from those guests purchasing their tickets through registered nonprofits where a $2,000 donation will be made to their registered nonprofit.

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ALL-INCLUSIVE SEATING OPTIONS

Many Premium Dining, Suites and Reserved Seating options for Derby Week 2025 are all-inclusive of food, alcoholic beverage, and non-alcoholic beverage. Our All-Inclusive Seating Options below include a 4-hour Chef’s Table buffet and a Gates-to-Last-Call Bar Package.

All-Inclusive tickets for Winsday include:

Dining:

Club SI & Enclosure Finish Line Suites Balcony First Turn Club
Homestretch Club Matt Winn's Paddock Club & Enclosure
Plaza Loge Silks Balcony & Loge Skye Terrace
Spires Terrace Stakes Room Starting Gate Suites Dining Room
Trophy Room

Suites:

Infield Turf Suites Jockey Club Suites
Spires Terrace Suites Starting Gate Suites
Winner's Circle Suites

Reserved:

Homestretch Reserved Seating

*All dining, suites and reserved seating options are subject to availability. Food and beverage service begins at Gates Open time and runs until time listed.

Other select Dining Rooms not listed here include a 4-hour Chef’s table and non-alcoholic beverage options only.


PARKING INFORMATION

To be announced!

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