Check out some of the rarest and most exclusive automobiles in the world in this charity event!
Saturday, October 4th
Dawn at the Downs & Champagne Brunch at the Kentucky Derby Museum
8 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
The Concours d'Elegance may take place in the off-season, but horses are trained at Churchill Downs year-round. Join us for an exclusive viewing of the top four-legged athletes in the world as they exercise and train on Churchill Downs' famed track. Immediately following the training session, join us in the Kentucky Derby Museum, where we will host a lovely champagne brunch followed by an exclusive, private tour of Churchill Downs. Also, you won't want to miss the Museum's featured exhibit: "Dream Chasers, The Art of Living on the Backside." $125.00 per person, limited availability. Gate 1, Churchill Downs.
Pre-show Gala & Dinner
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Thoroughbred horses and the most elegant automobiles in the country come together for one night in the paddock area of historic Churchill Downs. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while you relive some of the most famous Kentucky Derby races in history on the Jumbotron screen overhead. The evening will include a tasting of some of the finest Kentucky bourbon. The Churchill Downs bugler's famous "Call to the Post" will be our summons to a Kentucky-themed dinner in the elite Millionaire's Row, complete with wine, a beautiful chocolate collection, smooth jazz, and fabulous auction items. Come and enjoy all of the majesty Churchill Downs has to offer. $175.00 per person or $1500.00 per table of eight
Sunday, October 5th
The Louisville Concours d'Elegance
8 - 10 a.m. Continental breakfast (car owners)
12 - 6 p.m. Concours & art show (public)
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. VIP buffet lunch
2 - 3 p.m. Fashion show
3:30 - 3:45 p.m. Art awards
4 - 5:15 p.m. Concours Awards ceremony
5:15 - 6 p.m. Winner's Circle champagne celebration
One of the more exciting events at any concours is the awarding of the Best in Show and class trophies at the end of the day. The Louisville Concours d'Elegance, however, throws in a small twist. After all, no other Concours in the country has Churchill Downs' bugler playing the famous "Call to the Post" to alert spectators to the show's grand finale.
Following the presentation of trophies on the main stage, owners of award winning cars will be directed to Churchill's rose-lined Winner's Circle* for the Champange Celebration. This is the first time in Churchill Downs' long history that anything other than winners of the Kentucky Derby have been allowed on these hallowed grounds. Don't miss this opportunity to make history with us and stand where the likes of War Admiral, Secretariat, Barbaro and Big Brown were crowned champions of the Sport of Kings.
While spectators will be within viewing distance, only Concours winners and their guests, judges, and select sponsors will be allowed to share in this celebration. There's no better vantage point to have your picture taken with your trophy amid the backdrop of Churchill Downs' Twin Spires.