First Turn Club Dining & All-Inclusive Concessions

The First Turn Club Dining and Reserved Seating are Churchill Down’s newest addition to the track and will be unveiled for the first time at the 2023 Kentucky Derby. This new building features complete rain coverage, a concession area, two concourses, and one of the best views of the track and the Twin Spires, and you can be among the first to enjoy it.

First Turn Club

Experience the Kentucky Oaks and Derby from the brand-new First Turn Club, a 50,000-foot hospitality venue located on the first floor.

Watch the races on Friday and Saturday from a seat at a table inside First Turn’s dining space that gives an unparalleled view of the horses thundering around the first turn. This dining space seats 2,000 people, making it Churchill Down’s biggest and easiest to access.

In the First Turn Club, you will have access to gourmet chef’s table food buffets, a premium open bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, a closed-circuit live TV coverage throughout the venue, and private wagering stations to conveniently place your bets.

First Turn Reserved Seating

The new First Turn Reserved Seating is located on the second and third floors and provides a front-row seat to all of the action with a direct view of the first turn, the famous Kentucky Derby Walkover and the Twin Spires. There are over 5,000 brand-new seats that are padded and completely under cover, so you can enjoy the race in comfort.

With a First Turn | All-Inclusive Conesstions package from Derby Experiences, you can take advantage of the all-inclusive concessions between races which are available at the dedicated food and beverage options throughout the venue.