Churchill Downs

Kentucky has a long, proud tradition of hat-wearing. It's practically a requirement if you're going to the Derby, but there are lots of other reasons to wear a hat. They've become a popular wedding item, they look great at formal spring and summer ...

Things have been rough for a while now and everyone wants to look ahead to better days. So this February, spend some time at the Dreaming of Derby Winter Event. This is a winter event that's all about celebrating the spring. It won't be too much ...

Since it first began in 1875, the Derby has always been about great fashion. This December, celebrate that grand tradition and get a look at some amazing Derby fashions worn by celebrities and royalty at Railroad Runway. Railroad Runway Go to the ...

Take a Tour of Churchill Downs this November to see all the stuff that most people never see, watch some races and have a day at this historic track. Churchill Downs is home to the Kentucky Derby and it’s one of the oldest landmarks in ...

Women had a long, hard struggle to be able to make it to the Twin Spires and to racetracks around the country. This October, go see a special exhibit that celebrates the history of women in horse racing. Right to Ride The Right to Ride exhibit tells ...

So what if the Derby was in September this year? You can still enjoy Derby fashion at the Fashion Show and Charity Auction at Churchill Downs. See all the style trends and dream of 2021, when hopefully the Derby and the rest of the city will be back ...

Bourbon and horse racing helped make Kentucky known around the world. At any given moment, someone on the other side of the world may be sipping on some Kentucky bourbon. People everywhere on the planet watch the Kentucky Derby. So this July, ...

Even if you’ve seen the Kentucky Derby Museum before, you’ve never seen it like this. The Century of Champions Tour will give you an up-close and personal look at the fascinating history of Thoroughbred racing. You’ll get a look at ...

Go to the Wellspring Derby Preview Party this April, and go get an early look at the biggest party in Louisville. This event will help to support Wellspring, which helps promote mental health recovery and services for people all over Louisville....

Women who live in the Louisville area are invited to meet Ladies in Leadership at a special seminar dedicated to empowered women. This event at the Kentucky Derby Museum is one of many you can find celebrating women’s history month this March, ...

Have you ever wanted to see a live fashion show? New York and Paris, where events like that are held all the time, are pretty far way. But this February, you can go to Runway and Rescue at Churchill Downs for a truly posh fashion show event filled ...

Eat cakes with Kris Kringle this December at the beautiful Kentucky Derby Museum. The pancakes are unlimited, and Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be here. This special breakfast is packed with mini-events and fun activities, and you can stack your ...

Celebrate the Breeders’ Cup this November the best possible way: with the Bash at the Museum. This fun party hosted by the Kentucky Derby Museum includes food, drink, music and of course, lots of horse racing stuff for you to look at. Bash at ...

Get a look at Churchill Downs that many people never get to see, and participate in the Breeders Cup Walking Tour. Everyone on the tour will learn more about Churchill Downs and have a unique experience at this historic race track that most people ...

October is the month for scares, and you’ll find plenty of them at Churchill Downs. This may be a world-famous racetrack, but it’s also an historic location. And in all the years that Churchill has been a part of Louisville, ...

If you like jazz, you’re going to love the Derby City Jazz Festival. Not only will you get to hear amazing music, you’ll get to hang out at the famous Paddock of Churchill Downs. Not a bad way to have some summer fun, right? Jazz Festival You’ll ...

It's one of the city's oldest and dearest traditions, and it's famously known as the most exciting two minutes in sports. The Kentucky Derby has been attended by the most fabulous celebrities, the most glamorous royals and hundreds of thousands of ...

Churchill Downs is famously one of the most exciting racetracks in all the world, but it’s also one of the most beautiful. See another side of Churchill Downs this July, away from the pounding hooves on the track, and tour the gorgeous ...

What will the Derby Festival in Louisville be like this year? Go to the Wellspring Derby Preview Party to find out. You’ll get to enjoy the luxury of Millionaires Row at Churchill Downs, where all the celebrities will be on Derby Day. At this ...