A big shout out to Bucket List Events. Thank you for guiding us through the ticketing process and securing us fantastic seats for the Derby. You definitely went above and beyond. We had an amazing weekend!
I highly recommend Bucket List Events! Thank you for showing our group a fantastic time! Every activity was well organized and so much fun!
A big shout out to Bucket List Events. Thank you for guiding us through the ticketing process and securing us fantastic seats for the Derby. You definitely went above and beyond. We had an amazing weekend!
I highly recommend Bucket List Events! Thank you for showing our group a fantastic time! Every activity was well organized and so much fun!
Kentucky Derby Tickets
Join Bucket List Events for our three-night Kentucky Derby packages in Louisville, offering an amazing weekend of big hats, parties, people watching, high fashion, bourbon sipping, and of course, Derby tickets to watch the thrilling horse races. Churchill Downs has hosted the Kentucky Derby since 1875, which makes it the longest continuously running sporting event in American history. Bucket List Events has been hosting guests since 2004, making us your most trusted travel partner in Louisville.
The Kentucky Derby is often called the most exciting two minutes in sports, but don’t let the nickname fool you. The Derby is an all day affair, and, truth be told, a complete Kentucky Derby experience takes about three full days. We offer Kentucky Derby ticket packages that include convenient hotel accommodations, bourbon distillery tours, race day transportation, and a range of options for Derby tickets. You might also choose to attend the exclusive Barnstable Brown Gala, named by Conde Nast as one of the Top 10 parties in the world.
Our Kentucky Derby ticket packages will treat you to the experience of a lifetime. And there’s no time like the present to check this world-renowned event off your bucket list.
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Check In: Thursday, May 2, 2024 Check Out: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Derby Day: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Get up close and personal to the action.
Pack your best hat!
Try your luck by betting on your favorite horse
Explore beautiful Louisville, KY
Churchill Downs with the famous Twin Spires in the background
Kentucky Derby attire is in a league of its own
Spend the day on the beautiful Ohio River
What’s included?
- Three nights at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Louisville. Walking distance to 4th Street Live, the Louisville Slugger museum, and much more.
- Reserved seats with your Kentucky Derby tickets, featuring all-inclusive food and drinks (alcohol included)
- Your choice of Friday activity: combo tour of a horse farm and a bourbon distillery — or — tickets to Kentucky Oaks races
- Kentucky Derby gift
- Shuttle service to and from Churchill Downs on race days
- Optional experience add-ons
- On-site assistance from Derby experts
- Book with Confidence Policy included
- All-inclusive pricing: What you see is what you pay
- Accessibility: We can help you navigate the process from parking passes to accessible seating options
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Kentucky Derby Hotel
Hotel rooms in Louisville during the Kentucky Derby can be hard to find, but never fear, we have your spot reserved at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Hotel in the heart of downtown Louisville next to 4th Street Live, and within walking distance to all the top Louisville restaurants and attractions. The hotel provides a Derby reception with drinks and light food, and usually a bourbon tasting. The Hyatt Regency also has a Starbucks storefront connected to the lobby. We have arranged shuttles from the hotel to and from the track on Derby day, so all your transportation needs are covered. The Hyatt Regency Louisville is the perfect spot to base your Kentucky Derby experience.
Hyatt Regency LouisvilleThe Hyatt Regency Louisville is conveniently located next to the Kentucky International Convention Center and close to KFC YUM! Center and historic district full of distilleries, bars, restaurants, and more. Enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant, as well as modern upscale rooms featuring a spacious layout with a sofa sleeper, 65” HDTV, free Wi-Fi, luxurious bathrooms, work desk, and mini-fridge. Learn more.
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Check the Derby off your bucket list!
Package Experience Highlights
We offer Kentucky Derby ticket packages that include convenient hotel accommodations, tour of a bourbon distillery and a horse farm, race day transportation, and a number of Derby ticket options for you to choose from. You will also have the ability to enjoy exclusive parties and galas and upgrade your Derby ticket to include a VIP race day experience. Let Bucket List Events treat you to the experience of a lifetime. Learn more about all of our package experiences below.
The Derby Day ExperienceYour Derby experience will be something you’ll be talking about for years to come and a memory you’ll never forget. Every package includes a Derby ticket so you can experience the most exciting event in sports up close and personal. Choose your ticket when you check out. learn more.
Experience Bourbon and Horse Country with our toursLouisville is located in the heart of bourbon and horse country. It would be appropriate, then, to experience the area and all the cultural richness it has to offer. Our guests can tour historic bourbon distilleries and beautiful, local horse farms. learn more.
Barnstable Brown Gala The Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala is internationally recognized as the premier Kentucky Derby gala. The celebrity-packed gala benefits the Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Research Center at the University of Kentucky. Past guests include Boys II Men, Kid Rock, Tom Brady, Jennifer Nettles, Aaron Rodgers, Janet Jackson and more. This is an optional add-on experience to any package. learn more.
Turf Club Seat – VIP Track ExperienceEnjoy an amazing Derby Day experience above the track overlooking the finish line and experience gourmet food and a premium open bar inside the Turf Club. This is one of the most sought-after experiences and the most requested location at Churchill Downs. The Turf Club is known to host celebrities every year. The Turf Club seat is our VIP experience and offers an indoor seat in this exclusive area of Churchill Downs. (no outside seating). learn more.
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Kentucky Derby Tickets
All of our Kentucky Derby packages include Derby day tickets. We believe that everyone should experience the Kentucky Derby at least once in their lifetime so we offer package options that fit a variety of interests, needs, and budgets. All packages are priced per person and based on the Kentucky Derby ticket level you choose.
Kentucky Derby tickets are complicated and the process of choosing where to sit can be overwhelming. There are many options for admission with the most affordable tickets starting at the general admission level, increasing to tens of thousands of dollars for VIP Boxes. Our packages offer a few select sections to choose from, all giving you that Derby Day experience you have been dreaming of. Whether or not you choose to upgrade your Derby day experience by adding a Turf Club Pass, that is up you.
For a better understanding about Kentucky Derby tickets and a detailed breakdown of the different options at Churchill Downs, click here. Our team can also make recommendations based on your interests and budget. Contact us today and we will be more than happy to talk with you.
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Attending the Kentucky Derby is a lifelong dream for many sports fans and avid travelers. Whatever your reason for attending this event may be, we are happy you’ll be joining us in Kentucky. From the southern fashion and star-studded parties, to the history of witnessing the “greatest two minutes in sports,” you are guaranteed to experience an event weekend like no other. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and helpful articles that will shed light on some of the most popular questions and curiosities.
LOUISVILLE, KY – MAY 03: Kent Desormeaux (2nd L), riding #20 Big Brown, leads out of turn 4 durinng the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2008 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Big Brown went on to win the Derby. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Questions?
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Kentucky Derby Event Manager
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“”Perfect trip!!! First time to the Kentucky Derby and it was the best!! Bucket List events made the trip easy and fun. If I could rate over 5 stars. I would. Thank you all at Bucket List Events - especially Ben! “I’ll be back.”
“”Very grateful to the Bucket List Events team for helping us craft a wonderful itinerary for the 2021 Kentucky Derby. Despite the ever-changing status of the event given the pandemic, Ben and the team ensured a wonderful and memorable weekend for our group. Looking forward to partnering again on a future event!
“”A big shout out to Bucket List Events. Thank you for guiding us through the ticketing process and securing us fantastic seats [at Churchill Downs]. We also appreciated all of the wonderful suggestions of things to do while in the area. You definitely went above and beyond. We had an amazing weekend!"
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