Skip to main content

Click here to learn about entry changes for the Spring Meet.

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 Oaks Post Time: 5:51 p.m.
Kentucky Derby Post Time: 6:57 p.m.

Ticket Options


GA

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

Equestrian Room

Limited dining will be available in the Equestrian Room on Derby Day. It is recommended that you reserve your dining on Feb. 20 at 9 a.m.

tailgating on the hill

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.

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 2:00 - 6:00 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. 

Keeneland will not be open to cash tickets after Derby Day. Any uncashed tickets on Derby Day can be cashed at Red Mile. 

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.