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2024 Kentucky Derby at Keeneland
2024 Kentucky Derby At Keeneland
Saturday, May 4
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Keeneland! Derby Day is a community celebration in the Bluegrass, and Keeneland will mark the 2024 Run for the Roses with enhanced programming campus-wide including live music, food trucks, family activities and more for guests to enjoy.
Gates open at 10 a.m.
Kentucky Derby Post Time: 6:57 p.m.
Ticket Options
General Admission
Walkaround access to the Keeneland grounds. Bring your own seating or enjoy the numerous public seating areas including grandstand seats.
$7 Advance Purchase | $10 Day of Purchase
Equestrian Room
Limited dining will be available in the Equestrian room on Derby Day. The room is currently sold out, click below to join the waitlist.
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
Drive Thru Betting, Handicap Parking (complimentary shuttles to the entrance), The Hill, Ride Share (Uber/Lyft/Taxi/Pick Up & Drop Off)
Enter Gate 2
General Admission and Equestrian Room ticket holders, Club Valet
Derby Day Activities
Live Music on the Michelob Ultra Stage from 12 - 6:30 p.m.
12 - 1:45 p.m. - Grayson Jenkins
2 - 4 p.m. - Brother Smith
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Vinyl Richie
Hat Contest Presented by the Keeneland Shop
Visit us at Milliners Corner near the Walking Ring for details and to enter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Children’s Activities from 2 - 6 p.m.
Enjoy face painting, pony rides, children’s games, crafts and more for children on Derby Day. Located in Keeneland’s lower clubhouse.
Maker’s Mark Experience Zone begins at 12 p.m.
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.
The Keeneland Shop
Open 9 a.m. - 30 minutes after the Derby
Shop for the perfect Derby hat, racing souvenirs and more!
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. Keeneland Drive Thru Betting
Visit Keeneland's drive thru betting stations behind Keeneland’s Entertainment Center. Access through Gate 1 at Man o’ War.
Friday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 5:51 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:57 p.m.
- 3. 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, open on Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7 at 10 a.m. for your convenience.
- 4. 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.
How to Cash a Ticket After Derby
Keeneland will not be open to cash tickets after Derby. Any uncashed tickets from Derby can be cashed at Red Mile. Red Mile will be open:
- Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Monday, May 6 & Tuesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 8 and succeeding days – 12:15 p.m. – varying time (6 p.m. – 10 p.m.) pending simulcasting card that day.
Patrons have one year to cash a ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time do gates open?
10 a.m. ET on May 4
- Is parking free?
Yes, all public parking for Derby Day at Keeneland is free and is first-come, first-served.
Enter Gate 1
Drive Thru Betting, Handicap Parking (complimentary shuttles to the entrance), The HillEnter Gate 2
General Admission and Equestrian Room ticket holders, Club Valet- 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.
- Is Drive-Thru Betting available?
Yes, drive-thru wagering is available at Keeneland behind the Entertainment Center. Please enter via Gate 1 and follow Drive Thru Betting directional signage.