Featured Events
Get out to the track for the thrills of live racing and the fun events at Churchill Downs.
Twilight Thursdays
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 Meet!
Every Thursday from Thursday, May 7th to Thursday, June 25th
Military Appreciation Day
Military Appreciation Day | Sunday, June 14 | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
It’s Military Appreciation Day at the track, a day filled with gratitude, remembrance, and thrilling horse racing action.
We proudly celebrate and honor America’s servicemen and women for their unwavering patriotism, dedication to our country, and sacrifice for the greater good.
Active-Duty Military or Retired Veterans receive free admission with their Military ID. Learn more
Sunday, June 14th
Teacher Appreciation Day
Teacher Appreciation Day | Gates Open 4 p.m. | First Race 5 p.m. | Chef's Table 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing. On Teacher Appreciation Day, Churchill Downs invites local educators to enjoy Millionaires' Row for only $50. Learn more!
Thursday, June 18th
Downs After Dark
Downs After Dark | Gates Open 5 p.m. | First Race 6 p.m.
Get ready for an electrifying night of horse racing as the sun sets and the track comes alive with excitement! Downs After Dark is your ticket to an unforgettable evening filled with thrilling races under the dazzling lights. Learn More!
Saturday, June 20th
Saturday, September 19th
Father's Day
Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | Gates Open 11:30 a.m | First Race 12:45 p.m.
Join us for Father's Day at Churchill Downs, where tradition meets excitement, and dads are celebrated in true racing style!
Sunday, June 21st
Stephen Foster Day
Stephen Foster Day | Saturday, June 27 | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
A day filled with excitement as the thoroughbreds compete in thrilling stakes races that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Feel the adrenaline, witness the skill, and be part of the racing action that promises to deliver unforgettable moments.
Saturday, June 27th
Twilight Thursdays | September Meet
Twilight Thursdays – September 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 Meet!
Every Thursday from Thursday, September 10th to Thursday, September 24th
Senior Day
Senior Day | Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD | Chef's Table TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing. On Senior Day, Churchill Downs invites guests 60 and older to enjoy lunch on Millionaires' Row for only $50. Learn more!
Friday, September 18th
Wednesday, November 4th
Wednesday, November 18th
Downs After Dark
Downs After Dark | Gates Open 5 p.m. | First Race 6 p.m.
Get ready for an electrifying night of horse racing as the sun sets and the track comes alive with excitement! Downs After Dark is your ticket to an unforgettable evening filled with thrilling races under the dazzling lights. Learn More!
Saturday, June 20th
Saturday, September 19th
Thoroughbred Aftercare Day
Thoroughbred Aftercare Day | Gates Open: TBD | First Race: TBD
Join us for Aftercare Day at Churchill Downs, where we celebrate the incredible organizations dedicated to caring for our equine athletes after retirement. Discover their stories and learn how they continue to support these champions beyond the finish line.
It's a day to honor their legacy and the people who ensure their well-being long after their racing days.
Saturday, September 26th
Trick or Treat at the Track
Family Adventure Day: Trick or Treat at the Track | Gates Open: TBD | First Race: TBD
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! Churchill Downs invites you to a spook-tacular Trick-or-Treat at the Track during Family Adventure Day. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day under the iconic Twin Spires, featuring over 15 kid-friendly stations, including candy stops so your little ones can trick-or-treat along the way, exciting racing action, festive activities for children under 12, and games, crafts, and surprises that will make this a Halloween to remember!
Sunday, October 25th
Senior Day
Senior Day | Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD | Chef's Table TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing. On Senior Day, Churchill Downs invites guests 60 and older to enjoy lunch on Millionaires' Row for only $50. Learn more!
Friday, September 18th
Wednesday, November 4th
Wednesday, November 18th
Official Kentucky Derby Store
Shop the latest Kentucky Derby fashions, collectibles and more!
Visit the Derby Museum
The Kentucky Derby Museum is one of the region’s premier attractions, celebrating the tradition, history, hospitality, and pride of the world-renowned event that is the Kentucky Derby.
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