Elevate Your Derby Experience
Discover Exciting Parties & Tours With Derby Experiences
Discover exclusive parties and behind-the-scenes tours at the Kentucky Derby with Derby Experiences. Join fellow enthusiasts for premium beverages, gourmet cuisine, and insider access to the heart of Derby excitement.
Kentucky Derby® Parties
With an Official Ticket Package from Derby Experiences, you have the option of attending the most sought-after parties during the week and weekend of the Kentucky Derby. With celebrity appearances, live entertainment, gourmet food, and more, you won't want to miss these exclusive parties.
Thursday, April 30
Enjoy an evening of exceptional cuisine from world-renowned chefs, representing stops on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Savor expertly crafted dishes and perfectly paired drinks, and celebrate with live entertainment. 2025 Celebrity Chefs included Chef Aaron May, Chef Mark Murphy, and Chef Damaris Phillips.
Thursday, April 30
Spend an evening in the Kentucky Derby Museum while enjoying a delectable dinner with curated wine and bourbon flights.
Friday, May 1
Join Derby Experiences at Fillies & Lilies, an unforgettable night under the Twin Spires with live entertainment, premium food and beverage, and much more, all designed to dazzle your senses.
*Guests must have a Kentucky Oaks ticket to attend.
Friday, May 1
Internationally recognized as one of the "Ten Best Parties in the World," the Barnstable Brown Gala is a star-studded event held at Patricia Barnstable-Brown's hilltop Louisville mansion
Friday, May 1
Kick-off Derby weekend at the Galt House Hotel and enjoy a gourmet dinner and mingling with an array of celebrity guests. This event benefits numerous charity organizations through the Unbridled Charitable foundation.
Saturday, May 2
Toast to the victorious Derby owners, trainers, and jockey at the fashionable Winner's Party following the Kentucky Derby race!
Kentucky Derby® Tours
Experience why Louisville is world-famous! The beauty of Churchill Downs, Louisville, legendary distilleries, and rolling horse farms are yours to treasure with our guided tour options.
Thursday, April 30
Kick off your Derby weekend with a cocktail reception in the Derby Museum and take a stroll on the Churchill Downs track while capturing your experience with a photo taken in the Winner's Circle.
Thursday, April 30
Learn from an expert how to run a top-notch farm, build your own Mint Julep cocktail and enjoy a family-style, farm-to-table Southern dinner at Hermitage Farm, a stunning 19th-century farm estate.
Thursday, April 30 | Friday, May 1 | Sunday, May 3
Enjoy this time-honored tradition with a full-day tour of legendary Kentucky bourbon distilleries; Maker's Mark and Heaven Hill, complete with bourbon tastings and a southern-inspired lunch at a local restaurant.
Wednesday, April 29 | Thursday, April 30 | Friday, May 1 | Sunday, May 3
Explore the heart and soul of Kentucky's Bluegrass horse country - see a world-class private farm, enjoy a local lunch, and visit a master distillery that crafts Kentucky's finest bourbon for a tasting.
Thursday, April 30 | Friday, May 1
Go behind the scenes at a working horse farm, visit famous stallions, and tour the grounds of Hermitage Farm and Kismet Thoroughbred Farms. Lunch at a local, Southern-inspired restaurant is also included.
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