SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS

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MAKE YOUR DAY ICONIC

Celebrate with your guests at Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby. We offer a stunning setting for special events under the iconic Twin Spires. Louisville’s must-visit venue will transform your event into an experience your guests will never forget.

 

PLAN YOUR EVENT

From venue management to anticipating day-of needs, we strive to make this the event of a lifetime. Our event checklist, along with skills in timeline and layout development, allow us to prepare our team and exceed your expectations.

Planning & Packages

At Churchill Downs, our knowledgeable and professional staff know the right questions to ask to ensure you enjoy being a guest at your own event. From venue management, to anticipating day-of needs, we strive to make this the event of a lifetime. Our event checklist, along with skills in timeline and layout development, allow us to prepare our team and exceed your expectations

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EVENT SPACES

Check an item off your guests' bucket lists at Louisville's must-visit venue. Our stunning spaces alongside the iconic Twin Spires will transform your event into an experience your guests will never forget.

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CULINARY

The options are endless at this truly unique venue your guests will never forget. Catering and bar package options are full service can all be customized to your liking and budget.

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Special Events Video

Although an in-person visit with our team is always the best way to fully experience the facility, enjoy a quick video gallery of our special events at Churchill Downs.

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Popular Event Rental Spaces

First Turn Club

Seated Capacity: 1922

Ideal for large-scale receptions, dinners, awards banquets, luncheons

Millionaires Row

Seated Capacity: 840

Perfect for large-scale meetings, galas, luncheons, wedding ceremonies and receptions

Sports Illustrated Club SI

Seated Capacity: 484

Now booking seated dinners and banquets

Triple Crown Room

Seated Capacity: 340

Best for meetings, wedding ceremonies and receptions

Starting Gate Dining Rooms

Seated Capacity: 192

Perfect for meetings, social events, dinners and banquets

Paddock Terrace Level

Seated Capacity: TBD

Now booking wedding ceremonies and social events

Hosting high-level clientele?

 

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EVENT ENHANCEMENTS

All special event enhancements and the elements of each event enhancement (ex. In-Person Bugler) are subject to change, based on availability, and certain minimums do apply.

To learn more about special event enhancements, please contact a Special Event Sales Manager at 502.638.3875, or via email at myspecialevent@kyderby.com.

Feature your logo, static image or photo slideshow on our track video board.

The “Call to the Post” or “My Old Kentucky Home” is a unique way to welcome guests and kick off your event.

A dedicated tour guide will educate your guests while showcasing the history of our iconic venue.

Treat your guests to the spirit of the Kentucky Derby with an interactive hat, fascinator, or fedora-making experience. Plus, take your creation home with you!

Official Glassware for our signature Kentucky Derby Mint Julep or Kentucky Oaks Lily make for a lovely keepsake.

Immerse your guests in the taste of Kentucky with a guided tasting of state’s native spirit.

Feel the race day rush with simulated wagering on past live races on in-room televisions, complete with mutuel tellers, bugler, emcee and prizes. Subject to rental space capabilities.

Official Kentucky Derby Collection

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First Time at the Races?

Make the most of your time at the track! Explore our Day at the Races tips and tricks to get ready for your visit to Churchill Downs.

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Featured Events

Experience more excitement at our upcoming promotions and events.

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