2026 Day at the Downs

Description

BIA Day at the Downs | Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 |  Winsday

• Skye Terrace 4
• Ticket Includes: 4 Hours of Food | Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages from Gates Open to Last Call
• Gates Open: 11:30 AM
• First Post: 12:45 PM
• What you can bring and can't bring: 
  • Kentucky Derby Week Bag Policy

    Churchill Downs Racetrack will enforce a restricted bag policy from Saturday, April 25th, 2026 through Derby Day (Saturday, May 2nd, 2026). Each guest is permitted one bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″.

    Prohibited Items List Effective Derby Week (Opening Day-Derby Day)

    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Bags larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″
    • Balloons and inflatables
    • Banners and/or signs, unless pre-approved
    • Cameras with detachable lenses, or equipped with a lens that is 6” or larger
    • Cans (any size or type)
    • Collapsible chairs (Please see below exceptions for Infield Gate Only)
    • Collapsible chairs with canopies
  • Click Here For Complete List
• What to Expect Derby Week
  • Visiting Information: HERE
• Dress code for this area is Track Casual
  • Do's: Jackets and blazers optional. Vests, shirts with collars, sweaters, dresses, pantsuits, dress jeans, dress shorts and slacks are appropriate, as are golf shorts and capris.
  • Don'ts: Worn or torn garments, crop or midriff tops, athletic wear, swim wear, frayed or torn denim, and flip-flops are considered inappropriate attire.
• 2026 BIA Day at the Downs Information Sheet

Parking Update:

Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC)

• Use KEC parking included with your ticket. Show your ticket at entry.
• Free shuttle service to and from Churchill Downs, with drop-off and pickup in the Black Lot at the Paddock Gate.
• Enter through Gates 1, 2 or 6.
• Shuttles begin at 10:30 am on Wednesday. ADA-accessible shuttles are available, but no wheelchair assistance at Churchill Downs.

Rideshare & Pickup

• No offsite taxi or rideshare service. All pickups and drop-offs occur onsite at Kentucky Derby Drive between Queen and Thornberry.
• Review the rideshare maps above for directions.
• No parking at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium on this day.

2026 Derby Week KEC Parking & Shuttle Guide

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 SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT!

The 2026 BIA Day at the Downs is officially sold out! A huge thank you to our incredible Board of Directors, Past Presidents, Annual Sponsors, Builders and Day at the Downs Sponsors for making this event a success.

If you’d like to join the waitlist, please click the link below and complete the form:

WAITLIST FORM

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