Derby Week Events

Opening Night | Gates Open: TBD | First Race: TBD

Celebrate the 152nd Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks post-position draws, and more!

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 April 23rd-Wednesday April 29th
Time: TBD

Dawn at the Downs Dining
April 26th and 27th | TBD

502'sDay | Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD

502’sDay returns for another year! More details to come!

Winsday | Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD

Winsday is back as a day to shine the spotlight on Louisville’s robust nonprofit community. More details to come!

Thurby| Gates Open: TBD | First Race TBD

Presented by Old Forester more details to come!

Kentucky Oaks | Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD

The Longines Kentucky Oaks, now celebrating its 152nd 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 purse and awards the winner the iconic 'Lilies for the Fillies' garland. As one of the longest-running sporting events in U.S. history, the Oaks is steeped in tradition and meaning. Oaks Day is also a celebration of breast cancer awareness, with fans embracing the 'Pink Out' tradition by wearing shades of pink to honor this meaningful cause.

Kentucky Derby | Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD

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 Race. This year marks the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, presented by Woodford Reserve, the first leg of the Triple Crown. More than just a horse race, it’s a tradition steeped in history and held in the heart of America. It’s a way of life, representing the hopes and dreams of millions across the globe.