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The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.

Come for the Race. Stay for Kentucky.

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Choose Your Derby Weekend

Three ways to experience the Kentucky Derby. You choose the weekend. We'll handle the rest.

Win

The Full Experience

Win Weekend, The Full Experience

The full private experience.

Starting from $15,000 per person

3 nights, Thursday to Sunday

Your seats: Millionaires' Row

  • Premium hotel, matched to your group
  • Fine dining and private experiences
  • Special touches planned around your group
  • A concierge with you all weekend
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Place

The Signature

Place Weekend, The Signature

Better seats, and room to breathe.

Starting from $12,000 per person

3 nights, Thursday to Sunday

Your seats: Comfort & Dining

  • Luxury hotel, matched to your group
  • Prime seating with dining options
  • Our signature Kentucky experiences
  • All the details handled for you

Show

The Essentials

Show Weekend, The Essentials

A smart start.

Starting from $10,500 per person

3 nights, Thursday to Sunday

Your seats: Close to the Action

  • Well-located, stylish hotel
  • Great seats to enjoy the race
  • A classic Kentucky experience day
  • Concierge support all weekend

Starting price per person, based on two guests sharing a room. Your proposal confirms the final price, availability and inclusions.

Coming for Oaks day or Derby day only? Those plans are arranged by phone. Call our concierge at (502) 755-7636.

A Sample Derby Weekend

Four days at the races and around Louisville, with room to add a day on either side. An example only; your proposal sets the actual plan.
  1. Arrive Early
    Optional

    Arrive Early

    • Handicapper session
    • Private race track
  2. Welcome Social
    Thursday

    Welcome Social

    • Airport pickup
    • Derby 101
  3. Kentucky Oaks
    Friday

    Kentucky Oaks

    • Oaks seats
    • Horse farm & gala
  4. The Kentucky Derby
    Saturday

    The Kentucky Derby

    • Derby seats
    • Wind Down Dinner
  5. Farewell Brunch
    Sunday

    Farewell Brunch

    • Brunch
    • Ride to the airport
  6. Stay Longer
    Optional

    Stay Longer

    • Golf
    • Explore racehorse ownership

How It Works

  1. 1
    Tell us about your group.

    A few quick questions.

  2. 2
    We match your weekend.

    Hotel, seats, driver and reservations, chosen for you.

  3. 3
    Reserve with a secure link.

    Once you've seen the full plan.

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What's Included in Every Derby Weekend

  • Three-night hotel stay at your chosen partner hotel
  • Reserved seats for both the 2027 Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby
  • Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Private transportation to and from Churchill Downs on both race days
  • Confirmed dinner reservations for your weekend
  • A Kentucky moment: a horse farm visit or a bourbon tour
  • A Kentucky Oaks & Derby welcome gift
  • Our recommendations for welcome socials, galas and wind-down events
  • Dedicated local concierge support throughout the weekend

Not Sure Which Weekend Is Right for You?

Answer a few short questions and we'll match you to the right Derby Weekend. It's a planning suggestion, not a booking.

Want More? Add to Any Weekend.

Make it exactly the weekend you want.
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Your Local Team

A Concierge for Every Moment in Kentucky.

We live here, we know Kentucky, and we take care of the details so you can enjoy the weekend.

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First-Timer's Guide

Everything you need to know before your first Derby: the week, the fashion, the drinks and race-day tips from people who go every year.

From Our Journal

Three stories to help you plan, pack and make the most of your weekend.

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Know Before You Go

The practical details first-time guests ask about most.

  • Fashion vs. Comfort

    It's easy to forget about comfort when you're planning to look as fabulous as possible. Dress to impress, but plan for a long day on your feet.

  • Weather

    The Derby is a rain-or-shine event. Be prepared, as a large number of seats are outdoors and uncovered.

  • The Crowd

    Track attendance is expected to top 150,000 people, significantly larger than comparable sporting events. Not planning for a ride after the event can leave you standing around for hours with little to no cell service, so line up your transportation in advance.

  • What You Can Bring

    The safety and security of every guest is taken seriously. Your bag may be searched and you may be wanded by security upon entry. Purses can be no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Clear or decorative bags are both fine.

  • Your Tickets

    Tickets are non-refundable, and all tickets are accessed digitally on your phone. Please note that tickets do not allow re-entry, so plan to stay once you arrive.

  • Persons with Disabilities

    We do our absolute best to accommodate persons with disabilities. Note that wheelchairs are not available for rent or storage on-site.

  • Finding Help

    If you see something, say something. Text the word DERBY to 69050 and you'll be connected with Guest Services.

  • Cellular & Wi-Fi

    There is no public Wi-Fi on Kentucky Oaks & Derby days, and cellular service is difficult at the end of the day. Plan a meeting spot in advance.

  • Transportation

    Shuttle vs. Uber vs. private car: always know exactly where you're being dropped off. The wrong spot can mean a three-quarter-mile hike to the entrance, something we handle for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ready when you are.

A few questions, and we'll match your Derby Weekend.

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