Derby Experiences' Hospitality Venues

Exclusive to Official Ticket Packages from Derby Experiences

Hospitality venues from Derby Experiences offer the luxury of a private area at Churchill Downs®, plus exclusive accommodations like meet-and-greets with celebrity jockeys, premium food and beverage options and much more!

Aristides Lounge

Premium Venue

Situated on the second floor of the Clubhouse, the Aristides Lounge combines the luxury of Derby Experiences’ hospitality, including live entertainment and self-service wagering stations, with one of the best locations at Churchill Downs.

Affirmed Lounge

Premium Venue

Located in the newly-renovated Derby Museum, the Affirmed Lounge lets you explore the history of the Kentucky Derby while enjoying a weekend of music, food, fun and racing.

Whirlaway Lounge

Deluxe Venue

Step away from the action at Churchill Downs in the deluxe hospitality space of the Whirlaway Lounge, located near the Paddock Gate. Built specifically for the Derby, this space features elegant décor and a premium dining area.

Sunny's Halo

Deluxe Venue

Take in the fresh air of Churchill Downs at Sunny’s Halo Lounge, the only outdoor Derby Experiences’ hospitality venue with an expansive view of the track and, most importantly, the finish line.

Citation Lounge

Classic Venue

Experience Derby weekend from the Citation Lounge, a climate-controlled venue constructed just for the Kentucky Derby that offers a perfect getaway from the action.

Get Your Derby Experiences Hospitality Package

Elevate your Derby weekend from any one of our exclusive hospitality venues with access to premium food and drink, meet-and-greets with celebrity jockeys and more!

Compare Hospitality Inclusions

Your Inclusions Aristides Lounge
Inside the 2nd Floor Clubhouse		 Affirmed Lounge
Inside the Derby Museum		 Whirlaway Lounge
Behind the Paddock Area		 Citation Lounge
Behind Section 110		 Sunny's Halo Lounge
Rooftop Behind Sections 326-238
Inside Churchill Downs® ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Climate Controlled ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
View of the Track ✔
Closed Circuit TV Coverage ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Premium Open Bar ✔ ✔
Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks Only ✔ ✔
Cash Bar ✔
All-You-Can-Eat Food Buffets ✔ ✔
One Time Lunch Buffet ✔ ✔ ✔
Celebrity Jockey Meet & Greets ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Self-Service Wagering ✔ ✔ ✔
Live Wagering Stations ✔ ✔
Live Entertainment ✔ ✔

Meet Celebrities

Our celebrity jockeys are available for meet-and-greets and autograph signings exclusively in Derby Experiences hospitality venues on both Oaks and Derby day.

Derby Experiences has previously hosted nine-time Triple Crown™ race winner Pat Day, Hall of Famer and Triple Crown winner Steve Cauthen, Hall of Famer Chris McCarron and Triple Crown winner Jean Cruguet.

Legendary Jockey,
Pat Day
Hall of Famer & Triple Crown Winner,
Steve Cauthen
Triple Crown Winning Jockey,
Jean Cruguet
Hall of Famer,
Chris McCarron

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