Exclusive In-Track Hospitality Access
Only offered with Derby Experiences' Official Ticket Packages
Our hospitality venues offer a place to reunite with your group, enjoy food and beverage options, and gives you the luxury of a private area with comfortable seating within the gates of Churchill Downs®.
There are three levels of venues available with Official Ticket Packages; Classic, Deluxe and Premium.
Venues can feature Derby fare buffets, premium bars, simulcast televisions, self-service wagering facilities, private restrooms, LIVE Entertainment and more. Plus, all include the opportunity to meet and snap a picture with a legendary Jockey over Derby weekend!
Meet Celebrities
Our featured Jockeys are available for meet & greets and autograph signings exclusively in the Derby Experiences’ hospitality venues on Oaks and Derby day.
In previous years, Derby Experiences has hosted Renowned Jockeys Pat Day, winner of nine Triple Crown™ races, Jacinto Vasquez, two-time Kentucky Derby® winner, Steve Cauthen, Hall of Famer and Triple Crown™ winner, Chris McCarron, Hall of Famer, and Jean Cruguet, Triple Crown™ winner.
Premium Venue
This in-track, climate-controlled venue offers live entertainment, all-you-can-eat buffets, a premium open bar, celebrity jockey meet-and-greet, wagering stations, and more.
Premium Venue
Located in the Derby Museum, this venue offers live entertainment, all-you-can-eat buffets, a bourbon lounge, full bars, live wagering tellers, celebrity jockey meet-and-greet, and more.
Deluxe Venue
Situated outdoors on a rooftop, this in-track venue offers an expansive view of the track, lunch buffet, cocktails, live betting parlor, celebrity jockey meet-and-greet, & more.
Deluxe Venue
This climate controlled, in-track venue is located behind the Paddock and comes complete with a lunch buffet, beer, wine and soft drinks.
Classic Venue
This exclusive venue offers reserved seating, heavy hors d’oeuvres, lunch buffet, cash bar, wagering stations, celebrity jockey meet-and-greet, & more.