Horse
Maker’s Mark Commemorative Bottle Signing, Keeneland
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesKeeneland hosts a Maker’s Mark Bottle Signing event on April 13 at 11 am. Since 1997, Maker’s Mark and Keeneland have collaborated on an annual commemorative bottle with special-edition labels.
Kentucky Three-Day Event , Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesKentucky Three-Day Event (formerly the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event), Kentucky Horse Park, through the weekend.
The 144th Kentucky Derby, Louisville
Churchill DownsThe 144th running of the Kentucky Derby is May 5 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY.
The Paddock Dinner Series, Keeneland
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe first event of The Paddock Dinner Series will take place at 6:30 pm at Keeneland
The Lexington Rodeo, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Lexington Rodeo is happening from June 15-16 at The Kentucky Horse Park
Breyerfest, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesBreyerfest starts at 9 am at The Kentucky Horse Park
Breyerfest 5K & 1-miler, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesBreyerfest 5K & 1-miler starts at 8 am at The Kentucky Horse Park
High Hope Steeplechase, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe 50th Anniversary Edition of the High Hope Steeplechase is September 23 at Kentucky Horse Park. Enjoy tailgating, live music, children's activities, infield celebrations, fraternity & sorority village, shopping, stick horse races, side saddle races, pony races and don't miss the all new Dog Lure Chasing.
2018 Fall Meet, Keeneland
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesKeeneland's Fall Meet begins Friday, October 5 and runs through through Saturday, October 27. No racing will be held on Mondays or Tuesdays.
College Scholarship Day, Keeneland
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesFriday, October 12 is Keeneland’s College Scholarship Day. Full-time students will have the opportunity to win prizes from local vendors, one of ten $1,000 scholarships, and one of the two $10,000 scholarships.
Secretariat Festival, Lexington
Lexington Lexington, KY, United StatesThe 45th annual Secretariat Festival is Oct 13-14 in Lexington, Kentucky. This is an annual gathering to celebrate the 1973 Triple Crown winner.
2018 National Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe 2018 National Horse Show is happening at The Kentucky Horse Park from November 1 through November 4.
The Breeders’ Cup, Churchill Downs Louisville
The Breeders’ Cup is happening at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Friday, November 2 at 11 am.
Stallion Season Auction
The 29th annual Stallion Season Auction and Celebration is on Sunday, January 6 at 5 pm.
29th Annual Stallion Season Auction and Celebration
29th annual Stallion Season Auction and Celebration at Keeneland at 5 pm.
Road to the Horse, Kentucky Horse Park
Road to the Horse is March 21 at 6 am at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Keeneland Spring Meet
Opening Day at Keeneland is on Thursday, April 4 all day.
Horse Show
The Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show at the Alltech Arena is on Thursday, April 11 starting at 8 am (thru Saturday).
Pony Up for The Nest
The Nest hosts Pony up for The Nest at Keeneland on Thursday, April 11 at noon.
Military Days at the Races
Keeneland hosts Military Days at the Races on Sunday, April 14 at 11 am.
Land Rover Three-Day Event
The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park is on Thursday, April 25 at 8 am (thru Sunday).
Kentucky Grand Prix
The Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix at the Kentucky Horse Park is on Saturday, April 27 at 4:30 pm.
Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction
The Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala at Donamire Farms is on Thursday, May 2 at 6 pm.
The Oaks
Oaks Day Festival at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort) is on Friday, May 3 at 9 am.
Derby Eve Soiree
Hyatt Regency Lexington Downtown hosts a Derby Eve Soiree on Friday, May 3 at 7 pm.
Derby Day Party
Derby Day Party at Keeneland on Saturday, May 4 all day.
Derby Day
Derby Day at Red Mile is Saturday, May 4 at 9 am.
Thoroughbred Diesel Throwdown 2019
Red Mile Lexington, KY, United StatesThoroughbred Diesel Throwdown 2019 is at Red Mile at 2 pm on Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9.
Lexington Rodeo 2019
Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY, United StatesLexington Rodeo 2019 is at Alltech Arena on Friday, June 14 at 5 pm.
BreyerFest
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY, United StatesBreyerFest at the Kentucky Horse Park on Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14.
Railbird Festival
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Railbird Festival celebrating music, bourbon, and equine on the historic grounds of Keeneland is on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11.
Festival of the Horse, Georgetown
The Festival of the Horse is in Georgetown on Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8.
Big Blue Day at the Races, Keeneland
Keeneland is hosting Big Blue Day at the Races on Saturday, October 12 at noon.
Secretariat Monument Unveiling and Dedication, Keeneland
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesKeeneland is hosting Secretariat Monument Unveiling and Dedication on Saturday, October 12 at 10 am.
Paddock Sale, Keeneland Shop (through Sat)
Paddock Sale is at Keeneland Shop on Friday, August 7 through Saturday, August 8 at 9 am.
Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs (rescheduled from May, spectator-free)
The Kentucky Derby, which was rescheduled from May, is happening at Churchill Downs but spectator-free on Saturday, September 5.
CANCELED Equitana, Kentucky Horse Park
EQUITANA USA’s live three-day celebration of the horse is canceled for Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27.
Keeneland’s 2020 Fall Meet opens
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesKeeneland's 2020 Fall Meet opens Friday, October 2 through Saturday, October 24.
Secretariat Festival (virtual)
Secretariat Festival will go virtual for 2020 on Saturday, October 10.
The Breeders’ Cup Festival, downtown Lexington (thru Sat Nov 7)
The Breeders’ Cup Festival is happening in downtown Lexington on Wednesday, November 4 through Saturday, November 7. How to watch, celebrate Breeders' Cup 2020.
2020 Breeders’ Cup, Keeneland (thru Sat)
The 2020 Breeders' Cup is happening at Keeneland on Friday, November 6 through Saturday, November 7. How to celebrate and watch 2020 Breeders' Cup.
Keeneland Spring Meet opens
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesKeeneland Spring Meet opens on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Keeneland Spring Meet ends
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesKeeneland Spring Meet ends on Friday, April 23, 2021.
2021 Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs2021 Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs is on Friday, April 30.
Happy Derby Day!
Happy Derby Day!
BreyerFest 2021, virtual (thru Sunday)
BreyerFest 2021 is Friday, July 16 thru Sunday, July 18. It is a virtual event, no in-person event/activities at Kentucky Horse Park.
Keeneland Fall Meet opens
Keeneland's Fall Meet kicks off on Friday, October 8. Gates open at 11 am, first post at 1 pm.
2021 National Horse Show, KY Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe 2021 National Horse Show takes place at Kentucky Horse Park Nov. 1-7.
Land Rover Three-Day Event, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesFirst and longest-running annual 5-star Eventing competition in North America returns April 28-May 1 to Kentucky Horse Park! Get your tickets at https://kentuckythreedayevent.com/
Breeders’ Cup, Keeneland
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Breeders' Cup World Championships return to Keeneland on Friday and Saturday for the first time since 2015.