VIP Sports Trip · Derby Week 2027
The 153rd Kentucky Derby.
April 29 – May 2, 2027. Louisville, Kentucky. Four days built around the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 1 and the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, April 30 — with a downtown luxury hotel, race-day access at Churchill Downs, behind-the-scenes stable visits and the week's best social events.
From $6,595 per person
The Event
2027 Kentucky Derby — Louisville
Four days in Louisville built around the 153rd running of the Kentucky Derby — premium race-day access, downtown hotels, stable tours and Derby Week socials.
- Dates
- Apr 29 – May 2, 2027
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Sport
- Horse Racing
- From
- $6,595 pp
Your Package
What's included
- 013-night stay at your choice of downtown Louisville hotel
- 02Starting Gate Courtyard tickets for both the Kentucky Derby (Saturday) and the Kentucky Oaks (Friday)
- 03All-inclusive food and drinks at the track on race day
- 04Round-trip transfers to Churchill Downs on Derby Day
- 05Dedicated VIP Pro Sports host team in Louisville
- 06Behind-the-scenes stable access and horse farm tours
- 07Invitations to Derby Week social events, including Barnstable Brown
- 08All local and state taxes on the package
Where you'll stay
Hotel collection.
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Downtown
Downtown Louisville
Standard rooms · the package's lead rate
Galt House
Ohio River waterfront, Downtown Louisville
Deluxe rooms and executive suites · Derby Day transfers included
The Brown Hotel
Midtown Louisville
Historic boutique icon · call for rates
Omni Louisville
Downtown Louisville
Contemporary tower · call for rates
Where it happens
Cities & venues.
01
Churchill Downs
Starting Gate Courtyard · Clubhouse · Millionaires Row
Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 1, 2027 — the main race runs between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. ET
02
Downtown Louisville
Hotels, restaurants and Bourbon Trail bars
Derby Week begins with 'Thurby' on Thursday, April 29
03
Hermitage Farm
Mint Julep Sunset Social
Property and stud barn tour, build-your-own juleps and a farm-to-table dinner
04
Bluegrass Country
Central Kentucky horse farms and distilleries
Behind-the-scenes stable access, farm tours and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Upgrade your weekend
- Mint Julep Sunset Social at Hermitage Farm — stud barn tour, build-your-own juleps and a farm-to-table dinner
- Taste of Derby — an upscale social evening with renowned chefs, wine pairings and live music
- Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour — a full-day excursion through bourbon country with tastings
- Covered Clubhouse Boxes and Millionaires Row seating upgrades
- Hotel room upgrades, including Galt House executive suites
- Extra nights before or after Derby Week
- Private transfers and black-car service
- Pre- and post-Derby extensions: Nashville, Cincinnati and Bluegrass horse country
Not included
- Airfare
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals and beverages outside the track
- Gratuities, personal expenses and any item not listed under What's Included
- Premium seating upgrades and hospitality venues beyond the listed race-day access
Package Rate
From $6,595 USD per person
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Downtown (Standard Room)
- Per person in USD, based on double occupancy.
- Galt House Deluxe Room from $8,175 · Executive Suite from $9,295.
- The Brown Hotel and Omni Louisville — call for rates.
- 50% deposit holds your spot; balance due three months prior to departure.
- Rates include all local and state taxes. Single occupancy available; triple and quad may be available.
- Availability and pricing are subject to change prior to booking.
The terms 'Kentucky Derby' and 'Kentucky Oaks' are used only to describe the events. VIP Pro Sports is not officially affiliated with the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Oaks or Churchill Downs. For official event information, visit www.kentuckyderby.com. Package availability and pricing are subject to change prior to booking.
Ready to lock in your spot?
A 25% deposit holds your place. Our VIP Pro Sports specialists will follow up with hotel options, ticket availability and add-ons.
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