On Saturday, October 25 Keeneland celebrates teachers, educators, and staff by providing free General Admission and access to Reserved Grandstand Seating in Sections A and B. 

With the support of Coca-Cola Consolidated and UPS, educators can visit the Paddock tent  to receive a complimentary Coca-Cola beverage voucher and learn more about the giveaways throughout the day. When your reserved ticket is scanned at the gate, you’ll be automatically entered into drawings for exciting prizes, including five $250 gift cards and one $1,000 gift card to help fulfill classroom wish lists. Winners will be notified by phone at 4 p.m.

The Keeneland Shop is offering a 15% discount to any active teacher with a valid ID on Teacher Appreciation Day in store. 

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Teacher Appreciation Day? 

One Saturday each fall race meet, Keeneland honors teachers and educators with free general admission for themselves and one guest. The fall 2025 Teacher Appreciation Day will take place on Saturday, October 25.

How do I receive free General Admission?

All teachers and educators can receive complimentary general admission tickets for themselves and one guest. Tickets can be secured in advance beginning August 19.

What programming can I look forward to throughout the day?

Be sure to stop by the tent in the Paddock and show your school ID or badge to pick up your complimentary Coca-Cola beverage voucher and sign up to be entered to win giveaways!

Grandstand Sections A and B are reserved for educators and family members on a first come first served basis.

The Keeneland Shop is offering 15% OFF to any active teacher with a valid ID on Teacher Appreciation Day.

How do I enter to win prizes?

By reserving your complimentary ticket for Teacher Appreciation Day and having it scanned upon entering, you will be automatically entered to win all prizes. Winners will be selected through a random drawing and contacted by phone at 4 p.m.

You do not need to be on site at the time of the drawing, but you must have attended the race day and had your ticket scanned to be eligible.

Where can I park?

Parking is free across the grounds with several zones in which you can park. For more information and maps, visit HERE for more information.