EVENT INFORMATION

PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST

The following items are not permitted for entry to the racetrack. Guests will be encouraged to return any prohibited items to their vehicles or discard them before entering the facility. Churchill Downs will not be responsible for any items left near the entrances and such items may be thrown away.

This list DOES NOT APPLY TO Derby Week (Opening Day-Derby Day). Click here to view Prohibited Items for Derby Week. This list is subject to change & any item deemed inappropriate or unsafe may be denied entry at any time. For additional admissions policy information, click here.

Non-Derby Week Prohibited Items:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Bags larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″
• Balloons and inflatables
• Banners and/or signs, unless pre-approved
• Cameras with detachable lenses, or equipped with a lens that is 6” or larger
• Cans (any size or type)
• Collapsible chairs (Please see below exceptions for Infield Gate Only)
• Collapsible chairs with canopies
• Confetti
• Coolers
• Drones and remote-controlled aircraft
• Firearms
• Food (Opening Night-Thurby)
• Glass Bottles or containers
• Grills
• Hoverboards, skateboards and scooters
• Illegal Substances
• Laser lights/pointers
• Luggage and duffle bags
• Noise makers, air horns and fireworks
• Personal music players without headphones
• Pets, except for trained service animals
• Poles or sticks of any size, including selfie sticks
• Portable speakers/sound systems
• Projectile items (i.e. Frisbees, balls)
• Seat cushions that are larger than 15″ X 15″ that contain metal arms and/or backs, zippers, pockets or flaps
• Tents and canopies
• Thermoses
• Tripods
• Umbrellas of any size
• Wagons (unless designed by manufacturer as a stroller – must be accompanied by a child)
• Weapons of any kind (i.e. chains, knives, pepper spray, etc.)
• Any items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate

Please call (502) 636-4400 for additional Guest Services information.

This list is subject to change & any item deemed inappropriate or unsafe may be denied entry at any time.

Guest Services Locations

Guest Services Booths can be found:

• Inside Admission Gate 10
• Inside Admission Gate 17
• On the 2nd floor of the Clubhouse, next to the Food Court and ITW
• In addition, mobile Guest Services Representatives are available throughout the property

Lost and Found

If you are looking for a lost item, or wish to turn in a found item, Lost and Found is located at the Executive Gate.

To contact Lost & Found, please call (502) 636-4526.

Norton Sports Health First Aid, the Official Medical Provider for Churchill Downs is located in the Clubhouse Corridor and the East Side of the Paddock.

Learn more about North Healthcare

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