Kentucky Derby: Benefitting the Historic Carousel & Museum

Don your derby best! This 21-and-up event offers an exciting evening of fanciful outfits, carousel racing, refreshing mint juleps, and decadent Southern-style cuisine. Show off your derby flair with our red carpet walk and photo booth. Enter your extravagant hats, stylish shoes, and eye-catching outfits into one of our many ensemble competitions for a chance to bring home a 1st place ribbon!

The Kentucky Derby is one of the carousel’s biggest fundraising events of the year! All proceeds will support the Historic Carousel & Museum 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, allowing us to continue giving back to our community and providing a fun, safe space for everyone to enjoy. 

TICKETS WILL GO FAST SO GET YOURS TODAY! Click on the name of the ticket you want to purchase to proceed. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night. We can’t wait to see you there!

Grand Stand General Admission – $70

• General Admission for 6:30 p.m.
• 1 raffle ticket

Churchill Downs VIP – $100

• Early admission at  6:00 p.m.
• Unlimited carousel rides for the first half hour
• Carousel swag bag
• 2 raffle tickets
• 1 drink ticket

Churchill Downs VIP Table – $800

• All VIP perks for each guest
• Reserve a table for up to 8 guests
• Take home a bottle of wine (per table)

Carousel Races

• Purchase betting tickets for $1 each
• Wager your bets on our carousel horses
• Win 20 extra raffle tickets

Derby Raffle

• Purchase extra raffle tickets for $5 each
• Enter for a chance to win one of our five incredible raffle prizes
• 5 winners will be chosen

Silent Auction

• Browse unique items, baskets, and adventures up for bid
• All proceeds support the Carousel’s operations.

Wine Pull

• Feeling lucky? $20 per pull (while supplies last)
• Visit the ticket table and pull a bottle of wine, perfect for a prize or a treat to enjoy at home!

No ticket refund after purchase. Must be present to win prizes. Email any additional questions to [email protected]