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Derby Day at keeneland
Derby Day at Keeneland
Saturday, May 2
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Keeneland! Derby Day is a community celebration in the Bluegrass, and Keeneland will mark the 2026 Run for the Roses with enhanced programming campus-wide including live music, food trucks, family activities and more for guests to enjoy.
Tickets for Derby Day at Keeneland go on sale Tuesday, March 10 at 9 a.m. ET.
Ticket Options
General Admission
Walkaround access to the Keeneland grounds. Bring your own seating or enjoy the numerous public seating areas including grandstand seats.
Ticket Price: $10
Equestrian Room
Located on the first floor of the grandstand, guests will enjoy a la carte lunch and cocktail service from their designated table for the day.
Ticket Price: $40
1936 Room
An all-inclusive, social space located on the north side of the Paddock building, featuring lounge seating and high-top tables offering reception-style dining and a rotating menu of handheld bites. Room opens at 2 p.m.
Ticket Price: $150
Tailgating on the Hill
Create your own Derby party on The Hill! With access to live racing on a jumbo TV, wagering, live music, food trucks and more, The Hill is the perfect way to celebrate Derby. Or, take your tailgate to the next level with an enhanced tailgating package with RevelXP for groups from 10 to 750.
Parking & Entry
All public parking for Derby Day at Keeneland is free and is first-come, first-served.
Enter Gate 1
Accessible Parking (complimentary shuttles to the entrance), The Hill, Ride Share (Uber/Lyft/Taxi/Pick Up & Drop Off)
Enter Gate 2
General Admission, 1936 Room & Equestrian Room ticket holders, Gold Lot Reserved
Derby Day Activities
Live Music on the Michelob Ultra Stage
Located in the Paddock
Hat Contest Presented by the Keeneland Shop
Visit us at Milliners Corner near the Walking Ring for details and to enter.
The Keeneland Shop
Open 9 a.m. - 30 minutes after the Derby
Shop for the perfect Derby hat, racing souvenirs and more!
Maker’s Mark Experience Zone
Visit the Maker’s Mark Experience Zone located trackside for a photo opp, giveaways and more.
Wagering Central
Need a few tips? Visit our BETologists at Wagering Central, trackside under the grandstand, for pointers on the Kentucky Derby card.
Children’s Activities
Enjoy face painting, pony rides, games, crafts and more for children on Derby Day. Located in Keeneland’s first floor clubhouse from 2 - 6 p.m.
How to Bet the Derby
- 1. Bet Online with Keeneland Select
New accounts that wager $300 in the first 30 days receive $100 back into their account. Sign up now at keenelandselect.com.
- 2. Red Mile
Simulcast wagering is available Friday and Saturday at Red Mile, beginning at 10 a.m.
Keeneland will not be open to cash tickets after Derby Day. Any uncashed tickets from Derby Day can be cashed at Red Mile.
- 3. On-Site Betting
Betting windows will be open at Keeneland on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Windows will remain open until the last race is official.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time do gates open?
10 a.m. ET on May 2
- Is parking free?
Yes, all public parking for Derby Day at Keeneland is free and is first-come, first-served. Free accessible parking is located in semipaved rows 16-17. Complimentary shuttles are available for accessible parking only.
Enter Gate 1
Accessible Parking (complimentary shuttles to the entrance), The Hill, Ride Share (Uber/Lyft/Taxi/Pick Up & Drop Off)Enter Gate 2
General Admission, Equestrian Room & 1936 Room ticketholders, Gold Lot Reserved- May I bring food or coolers?
Concessions and bars will be open throughout the Grandstand. Therefore, fans will not be permitted to bring food or coolers inside the admission gates. View admission protocols.
- May I bring chairs?
Guests may bring chairs for use on the North Terrace and Track Apron. Keeneland will have limited patio tables and chairs in the Saddling Paddock for fans to use on a first-come, first-served basis. Grandstand seating is also open for general admission patrons. View admission protocols.
- Will drive-thru betting be available?
Drive-thru betting will not be available. Simulcast wagering is available Friday and Saturday at Red Mile, and at Keeneland betting windows on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.
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