Kentucky Derby Festival They're Off Luncheon

Schedule

Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

140 N 4th Street,Louisville,40202,US | Louisville, KY

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Buy tickets here: https://tickets.kdf.org/p/tickets
Official Corporate Kick-off Luncheon Presented by BAE Systems.
Guest Speaker - To Be Announced
This is the Official Corporate Kick-off of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival. More than 1,500 Derby Festival supporters and patrons are expected to be in attendance. This community tradition has featured many past notable speakers including Jay Bilas, Kirk Herbstreit, Erin Andrews, Terry Bradshaw, and Robin Roberts to name a few.
Your Ticket includes:
- Cash bar reception prior to doors opening
- Reserved Seating with lunch
- Remarks by dignitaries and special guest speaker
- Event pin
Presented by: BAE Systems
Contributing Sponsors: Kentucky Proud and The Galt House Hotel
Official Luxury Vehicle: Cadillac/Courtesy Cadillac
VIP Sponsor: Park DuValle Community Health Centers and Davis Jewelers
Supporting Sponsor: East and Westbrook Construction and Jeff's Donuts
Media Sponsor: Louisville Business First
Table consists of 8 seats
Please consider supporting the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation, the charitable arm of the Kentucky Derby Festival. Simply add a donation at checkout. Donations are 100% tax deductible. Through funding and support for charitable, educational, cultural activities and historical preservation, the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation fosters inclusive experiences for the community that inspire individual and community growth.
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