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FAQ - Kentucky Derby

Yes, there are restrictions on items you can bring, including bag size limitations and prohibited items. Check out the full list for the most up-to-date ...

Kentucky Derby FAQ

Official ticket packages can be purchased online or by contacting an event representative at 888.384.7088.

Kentucky Derby FAQs - Bucket List Events

From rain checks to the Kentucky Derby dress code, here are the most common questions we receive about race day at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Derby 2025 Facts, Tips & FAQs - The Guide to the KY Derby

4. The garland of roses that is presented to the winner consists of more than 400 roses and weighs 40 pounds. 5. In its history, the Kentucky Derby has never ...

What To Expect | Kentucky Derby

Consider packing sunscreen or a lightweight, clear rain poncho that you can easily slip over your fashionable Derby duds. If your seats are outdoors, you might ...

Kentucky Derby Festival FAQs - KDF Discover

What is the Kentucky Derby Festival? How many events are on the Festival schedule? Who produces the Derby Festival each year? How is the Derby Festival funded?

Event Information | Kentucky Derby

Each guest is permitted one bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. Prohibited Items List Effective Derby Week (Opening Night- Derby Day). Air Horns; Alcoholic ...

Kentucky Derby 2024: Beyond the Track Fan Experience FAQ

The Kentucky Derby is always held on the first Saturday of May. In 2024, the 150th Kentucky Derby will be held on May 4.

First Timer's Guide to the Kentucky Derby

We've got all of the information you could possibly need to have an amazing time at the Churchill Downs track.

20 Written and Unwritten Rules Kentucky Derby Guests Must Follow

Here are 20 written and unwritten rules for Derby-goers, from dressing to impress to leaving the selfie stick at home.

A Beginner's Guide to the Kentucky Derby | America's Best Racing

The Kentucky Derby is the most-watched horse race of the year in the United States and is widely considered one of the most important sporting events in the ...

Churchill Downs bag policy, tips on what to bring to Kentucky Derby

Each guest is permitted one bag no larger than 12-inches-by-6-inches-by-12-inches. Diaper bags are allowed if you have a child with you.

Frequently Asked Questions | Kentucky Derby Museum

Where can I park? How do I get to the Museum? What are your hours? What does general admission include? How often do you play "The Greatest Race"?

Kentucky Derby Tips: How To Attend and What To Expect

Make sure you understand all aspects of the Churchill Downs bag policy, have enough cash to cover your bets and other purchases, take a little ...

FAQ - Churchill Downs

Typically, Churchill Downs has three meets a year where live racing occurs. There is the Spring Meet which begins after the Kentucky Derby. Later in the year ...

Visiting Information | Kentucky Derby

VISITING INFORMATION · FIRST TIME AT THE RACES? · What to Expect at the Kentucky Derby · TRAVEL: PARKING & TRANSPORTATION · EVENT INFORMATION · VISITING US FAQs.

Kentucky Derby 150 guide to everything you need to know for Oaks ...

We put together this guide to cover the fashion, food, gambling, bourbon, celebrity galas and of course, the horses.

FAQs | Derby Festival Marathon

THIS MEANS: All participants must maintain a 13:45 minute per mile pace for the Marathon or a 15:00 minute per mile in the Half Marathon (miniMarathon).

Insider's Guide to the Kentucky Derby Horse Race - Visit The USA

Held annually since 1875 at Churchill Downs in the Southeastern city of Louisville, Kentucky, this race of 3-year-old thoroughbred horses is the longest- ...

The first-timer's guide to the Kentucky Derby

A glossary for all things Kentucky Derby. The following is a guide to the terminology likely to appear during coverage of the Kentucky Derby this weekend.


Kentucky Derby Museum

Museum in Louisville, Kentucky

The Kentucky Derby Museum is an American Thoroughbred horse racing museum located on the grounds of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.