FIRST TIME AT THE RACES?
Take our guided experience tour and learn more about planning your trip. Complete your check list to get ready to attend the Kentucky Derby!
What to Expect at the Kentucky Derby
It’s easy to forget about your comfort when you are planning to look as fabulous as possible.
The Kentucky Derby is a rain or shine event be prepared as a large number of seatings are outdoors and uncovered.
The track attendance expects to be over 150,000 people, which is significantly larger than comparable sporting events.
Safety and security of all of our guests is taken very seriously. Your bag may be searched, and you may be wanded by security upon entry.
Tickets are non-refundable and all tickets are accessed digitally.
We will do our absolute best to accommodate persons with disabilities. We are unable to provide wheelchairs for rent or storage.
If you see something, say something. Text the word DERBY to 69050 and you will be placed in touch with Guest Services.
There is no public Wi-Fi available on Oaks and Derby Days.
WHAT TO WEAR
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TRAVEL: PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
There is limited on site parking some. See more information on when to purchase and directions to specific lots.
Frontside Reserve Seating tickets can park for free at the Kentucky Exposition Center and take the shuttle over to the track.
Taxi or rideshare pick-up and drop-off will take place at the Bronze Lot at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.
There will be ADA-accessible parking & shuttles available from the Kentucky Exposition Center.
EVENT INFORMATION
Arrive early to accommodate search procedures at all admission gates.
Get all of the information surrounding the races on Derby Week.
Review the list of items that are permitted and those that cannot be brought into the racing facility.
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VISITING US FAQs
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