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SEPTEMBER & FALL MEET FEATURED EVENTS

Racing continues at Churchill Downs on September 12th beginning with Twilight Thursday and runs through September 29th. Following the September Meet, racing will resume on October 27th through the end of November. Learn more about each day and see available ticket options.

Join us for the upcoming meet with more racing action at Churchill Downs beginning in September! Learn about our featured events as tickets go on sale now!

 

Twilight Thursdays return with Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in the Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the September Meet!

Get ready for an electrifying night of horse racing as the sun sets and the track comes alive with excitement! Downs After Dark is your ticket to an unforgettable evening filled with thrilling races under the dazzling lights.

Trick or Treat at the Track at Family Adventure Day is the perfect event for the entire family to enjoy Halloween fun under the Twin Spires, a day of thrilling racing, and over 15 activities that kids under 12 can enjoy.

Watch the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on the Big Board while enjoying 10 live thoroughbred races every day.

Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing. On Senior Day, Churchill Downs invites guests 60 and older to enjoy lunch on Millionaires' Row for only $45 and can be purchased by calling 502-636-4450.*

* Pricing based on what dining rooms are initially available for regular race days.

This Veterans Day, we celebrate and honor America’s service men and women for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to sacrifice for the common good. Active members and veterans of the military are invited to enjoy a day at the races.

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at the track with 6 exciting Stakes races, including up and coming Kentucky Derby hopefuls.

Come out to the track for exciting live races including The Clark (GI)

Enjoy a great day of racing including the Stars of Tomorrow II (GII), Kentucky Derby Points race and other key stakes races!

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