Winsday

WINSDAY: Great Thrills for the Greater Good

In Partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.

New for 2025 Winsday debuts as a day to shine the spotlight on Louisville’s robust nonprofit community.

In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, local nonprofit organizations will be invited to fundraise and highlight the work they do to make Louisville a more vibrant place to live, work and play. By purchasing Winsday tickets through a registered nonprofit, guests will directly contribute to these vital agencies, with a portion of each ticket sale benefiting their incredible work.

Be a part of something bigger, support the community, and enjoy a day at the races!

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WINSDAY & NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Nonprofits across the community will have the opportunity to be among the first 50 eligible organizations to receive a unique ticket link for Winsday. This link can be shared with their network of supporters, allowing them to sell Winsday tickets and earn a $5 donation for each seat sold.
Here’s how it works:

• Registration Opens: February 17 Nonprofits must sign up through the Community Foundation of Louisville’s website.
  • Sign up here today (link) >> 
• Review Process: After registration, the Community Foundation will review applications to ensure that the organization is in good standing.
• First 50 Organizations: The first 50 vetted organizations will be eligible to receive the ticket link.
• Registration Closes: February 26
• Verification and Ticket Link Distribution: On March 5, the verified nonprofits will be sent to CDRT for ticket link.
• Ticket Links and Social Media Assets: On March 14, nonprofits will receive their unique ticket links along with social media assets to help promote the ticket sales to their networks and supporters.
• Earnings for Nonprofits: Nonprofits will receive a $5 donation for each ticket sold.

EVENT DAY DETAILS

Winsday | Wednesday, April 30

Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for dining rooms. See All-Inclusive dining options below.

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EVENT DAY HIGHLIGHTS

Charity Post Draw

• Just like the Derby Post Draw, but with a twist -- twenty nonprofits will be randomly drawn from the 50 registered organizations to be paired each with a Kentucky Derby contender. The nonprofit paired with the winning horse will receive a portion of the Derby Week 50/50 Raffle.

Second Chance Drawings

• Organizations not making the “Starting Gate” will have a second chance at financial support -- $2,000 for their cause!

Supporter Drawings

• Random drawings from those guests purchasing their tickets through registered nonprofits where a $2,000 donation will be made to their registered nonprofit.

Style Under the Spires: Derby Week Fashion Contest

• Winsday is all about bold patterns! Don't just come to the track to support your favorite nonprofit—stand out and be bold by wearing your best bold patterns. This isn’t just a day at the races; it’s a chance to make a splash with your most vibrant, eye-catching attire. Let's turn heads and make a difference—be bold, be brave. Win prizes and make a statement! Entry details coming soon!

ALL-INCLUSIVE SEATING OPTIONS

Many Premium Dining, Suites and Reserved Seating options for Derby Week 2025 are all-inclusive of food, alcoholic beverage, and non-alcoholic beverage. Our All-Inclusive Seating Options below include a 4-hour Chef’s Table buffet and a Gates-to-Last-Call Bar Package.

All-Inclusive tickets for Winsday include:

Dining:

Suites:

Reserved:

*All dining, suites and reserved seating options are subject to availability. Food and beverage service begins at Gates Open time and runs until time listed.

Other select Dining Rooms not listed here include a 4-hour Chef’s table and non-alcoholic beverage options only.

PARKING INFORMATION

For Derby Week events, excluding Dawn at the Downs, Kentucky Derby, and Kentucky Oaks, parking is available for purchase through Ticketmaster. Please note that onsite parking at Churchill Downs is extremely limited. As an alternative, parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center is included with your ticket for each individual Derby Week day. It is essential to pre-purchase any onsite parking before April 15th. Upon purchase, your parking pass will be mailed to the address on file via UPS prior to the event. Please be aware that no additional onsite parking will be sold after this date, as complimentary parking and shuttle services are provided at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Entry to your specific lot is unique and directions to your lot should be followed closely. These maps and directions can be found here:

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