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  • Taste of South Louisville

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    Facebook event description: Try more than 25 restaurants in one night with delicious bites from all over South Louisville! Join us at Churchill Downs’ beautiful Millionaires Row for the most delicious event of the year. Some of your favorite Louisville restaurants will be serving memorable tastes all night. There will also be drinks available from […]

    $60
  • 18th Annual Spalding Day at the Downs | Alumni Association

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    Event Name: 18th Annual Spalding Day at the Downs Event Date: 2024-11-02 Website / Ticket Link: http://alumni.spalding.edu/events/18th-annual-day-at-the-downs/ Location: Churchill Downs Event Host: Spalding University Event Description / Other Info: Join us at Churchill Downs on November 2nd for Spalding University’s 18th Annual Day at the Downs! Celebrate with Spalding alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends […]

  • Military Appreciation Day: Memorial Day @ Churchill Downs

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    Monday, May 26 Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m. Join us in honoring our heroes on a special day dedicated to those who serve. It’s Military Appreciation Day, and we’re celebrating it with the spirit of patriotism and the thrill of the track! Millionaires Row | On Military Appreciation, Churchill Downs invites […]

  • Downs After Dark: A Caribbean Night at the Races

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    Escape to “A Caribbean Night at the Races” at Churchill Downs, where the thrill of live horse racing meets the vibrant spirit of the islands. Sway to the rhythm, soak in the tropical vibes, and let the summer breeze carry you away! Saturday June 21 | Gates Open 5 p.m. | First Race 6 p.m. […]

  • OPENING DAY | Churchill Downs

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    Opening Day centers around family-friendly fun for the entire community. Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Gates Open: 11:30 a.m. | First Race: 12:45 p.m. Kentucky Derby Week begins here. Celebrate the 152nd Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks post-position draws at Churchill Downs Opening Day, a day to honor old traditions and spark new ones. Opening […]

  • 502’sDay | Kentucky Derby Week

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    502’sDay celebrates what makes Kentucky Derby Week special – the community! 502’sDay | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m. 502’sDay returns for its fourth year, shining the spotlight on what truly makes this city special – the community. General Admission is $5. Guests are encouraged to “Shop Local” and wear outfits from […]

    $5
  • WINSDAY | Great Thrills for the Greater Good

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, local nonprofit organizations will be invited to fundraise and highlight the work they do to make Louisville a more vibrant place to live, work and play. By purchasing Winsday tickets through a registered nonprofit, guests will directly contribute to these vital agencies, with a portion of each […]

  • THURBY | Presented by Old Forester

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    In partnership with the Frazier Kentucky History Museum, Churchill Downs will transform into a vibrant display of the state’s rich heritage. Delve into Kentucky’s storied past and lively present with engaging photo ops and experiences that capture the essence of our rich culture. A must-attend for history buffs, music lovers, and racing enthusiasts alike, this […]

  • Kentucky Oaks

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    The Longines Kentucky Oaks, now celebrating its 152nd running, is America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies. Held each year the day before the Kentucky Derby, the Oaks offers a $1.5 million purse and awards the winner the iconic ‘Lilies for the Fillies’ garland. As one of the longest-running sporting events in U.S. history, the Oaks […]

  • Kentucky Derby | The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    KENTUCKY DERBY: RUN FOR THE ROSES® PRESENTED BY WOODFORD RESERVE Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Gates Open: 9 a.m. ET | First Race: 11:00 a.m. ET No other entertainment event is as alluring, captivating, and thrilling as the Kentucky Derby. Call it what you will—the Run for the Roses®, the Most Exciting Two Minutes in […]

  • Mother’s Day at the Track

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    This Mother’s Day, go beyond the ordinary and spoil Mom with a day full of thrills! Sunday, May 10 Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m. This Mother’s […]