Kick off Derby Week with style at Opening Night: Style Under the Stars and enjoy fashion right out of the gate! Enjoy an evening of heart-pounding racing featuring Derby-inspired fashion displays with Gunnar Deatherage, Rodes For Him & For Her and Kentucky Derby featured Milliners all while you listen to the sounds of Unusual Heat featuring Zach Longoria. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., the first live race is at 6:00 p.m.
Watch the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders conduct morning workouts while enjoying a delicious buffet breakfast. Dawn at the Downs is a popular tradition for both Louisvillians and visitors, giving Kentucky Derby fans the opportunity to see the contenders train for the big race, while listening to expert commentary.
Kentucky Derby week is one of the best times to experience live racing at Churchill Downs. Be a part of the excitement as racing returns under the Twin Spires and Kentucky Derby and Oaks contenders visit the Paddock to take a look around before the big day.
Celebrate the trifecta of Kentucky pride at Thurby, and enjoy the things that Kentucky is famous for – great horse racing, bourbon, and music!
Thurby will host Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats live in the infield! All Thurby tickets permit admission to the infield. The band will perform between races in the afternoon.
A trip to the Kentucky Derby is an unforgettable experience! Watch one of the world’s top rank horse races, known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports”, while immersing yourself in the iconic southern Derby traditions - sipping a mint julep, donning a beautiful hat, and joining fellow race fans in singing “My Old Kentucky Home”.
