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Opening Night | Gates Open: 4:00 p.m. | First Race: 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the 151st Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks post-position draws, with a lavish twist, as we channel the spirit of the roaring twenties with a Great Gatsby-inspired evening. As the...

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...

502'sDay | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
502’sDay returns for its third year, shining the spotlight on what truly makes this city special – the community. This year, we pay tribute to Louisville’s own Muhammad Ali, whose unwavering...

Winsday | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
New for 2025 Winsday debuts as a day to shine the spotlight on Louisville’s robust nonprofit community.
In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, local nonprofit organizations...

Family Adventure Day: Trick or Treat at the Track | Gates Open: TBD | First Race: TBD
Enjoy a thrilling day of racing under the iconic Twin Spires and over 15 kid-friendly activities. Suitable for children under 12, this event promises festive fun and...

Breeders' Cup Watch Party | Gates Open: TBD | First Race: TBD
Watch the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on the Big Board while enjoying 10 live thoroughbred races every day.

Thurby x Frazier History Museum: Celebrating Cool Kentucky
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Gates Open: 10:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
Presented by Old Forester and in partnership with Frazier History Museum, the venue transforms into a vibrant display of...

The Longines Kentucky Oaks, now celebrating its 151st 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...

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 151st running of the...

Twilight Thursdays – Spring Meet | Gates Open 4 p.m. | First Race 5 p.m.
Twilight Thursdays return with Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in the Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the Spring...