Spring Meet

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!

Military Appreciation Day: Flag Day | Saturday, 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.

Active-Duty Military or Retired Veterans receive free admission with their Military ID

Father's Day | Sunday, June 15 | 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!

Teacher Appreciation Day | Gates Open 4 p.m. |  First Race 5 p.m. | Chef's Table TBD

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 $45. Learn more!

Downs After Dark: A Caribbean Night at the Races | 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!

NEW: Plaza Loge Passport Experience | $99 per ticket
Enjoy premium Plaza Loge seating overlooking the new Paddock, Caribbean-inspired bites, a Signature Old Fashioned, cigar rolling, a custom airbrush hat, and covered box seats for race viewing. Includes exclusive lanyard and skip-the-line perks.

Stephen Foster Day | Saturday, June 28 | 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.

Stakes Room Brunch | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table: TBD

Come out to the track every Sunday during the Spring, September or Fall Meet to enjoy brunch & live racing in the renovated Stakes Room.