Twilight Thursdays

Twilight Thursdays at Churchill Downs

Twilight Thursdays – Spring Meet

Thursdays May 8, 15, 22, 29

Thursdays June 5, 12, 19, 26

Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD

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

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Event Details:

  • $2 select domestic beer (The Paddock Bar)
  • Live music on the Paddock Plaza Stage
  • Food Trucks

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Gates & Post Times

Twilight Thursdays | May 8, 15, 22, 29 | Gates Open TBD
Twilight Thursdays | June 5, 12, 19, 26 | Gates Open TBD

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Twilight Thursdays – September Meet

Thursdays September 11, 18, 25

Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD

Twilight Thursdays return with live 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!

Event Details:

  • $2 select domestic beer (The Paddock Bar)
  • Live music on the Paddock Plaza Stage
  • Food Trucks

Event Information:

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