Thurby

THURBY

PRESENTED BY OLD FORESTER

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Thurby celebrates the heart of Kentucky's culture, bringing together the trifecta of bourbon, Bluegrass, and thoroughbred racing. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the Bluegrass State!

EVENT DAY DETAILS

Gates Open 10:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
Chef's Table 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for dining rooms. See All-Inclusive dining options below.

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Important Ticketing Update: For Thurby, please be aware that General Admission, Third Floor Grandstand, and First Floor Reserved Seating no longer provide access to the Second Floor or Third Floor Clubhouse starting in 2024. However, with these tickets, you'll still enjoy access to the 1st Floor Paddock Viewing Area, First Floor Food & Beverage, First Floor Mutuels, and the Woodford Reserve Paddock Plaza. Please remember that this access is exclusive to these areas and does not include access to the second floor clubhouse, ITW, third floor clubhouse, or any other dining or club areas.

To gain entry to specific areas, such as the second and third floor clubhouse and ITW area, we advise purchasing dining, suite, or club tickets, or boxes in the sections numbered from 312-322. For access to other premium areas, please consider the appropriate reserved seating, suite, or dining tickets that include such privileges. For clarification or any questions please call us at 502-636-4450.

EVENT DAY HIGHLIGHTS

• Live Entertainment at Woodford Reserve Paddock Plaza Stage:
  • Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as the stage comes alive with the soulful tunes of Bluegrass -- experience live performances that will set the perfect rhythm for your day. Music entertainment to be announced soon!
• Old Forester Activations:
  • Indulge in the rich heritage of Old Forester with exclusive activations that promise to elevate your spirits.
• Big Board Integration:
  • Thurby will celebrate all things Kentucky with interviews, video segments, trivia and more
• Stakes Races:
  • Opening Verse
  • Kentucky Juvenile
  • St. Matthews Overnight Stakes

ALL-INCLUSIVE SEATING OPTIONS

For Derby Week 2024, many of our Premium Dining Rooms will include food, non-alcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages. See the list below for the rooms intended to have All-Inclusive this year by day.

Thurby (Thursday) Suites or Select Dining Rooms Include 4 Hours of Food and then Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages from Gates Open to Last Call.
*Only available if suites or dining rooms are open and available for the day. Service begins when gates open for the amount of time listed.

All-Inclusive Suites (Chef's Table & Bar Package):

Select All-Inclusive Dining (Chef's Table & Bar Package):

All-Inclusive Concessions & Bar Package:

• First Turn Reserved Seating

PARKING INFORMATION

For Derby Week events, excluding Dawn at the Downs, Kentucky Derby, and Kentucky Oaks, parking is available for purchase through Ticketmaster. Please note that onsite parking at Churchill Downs is extremely limited. As an alternative, parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center is included with your ticket for each individual Derby Week day. It is essential to pre-purchase any onsite parking before April 15th. Upon purchase, your parking pass will be mailed to the address on file via UPS prior to the event. Please be aware that no additional onsite parking will be sold after this date, as complimentary parking and shuttle services are provided at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Entry to your specific lot is unique and directions to your lot should be followed closely. These maps and directions can be found here:

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