Wednesday
Arrive in Frankfort
Group Dinner Options
Kentucky Castle in Versailles, or stay in Frankfort for a catered meal at the Foundry, the Elizabeth, or a Downtown Frankfort dine-around, complete with complimentary trolley service.
Thursday
8:30am
Depart Hotel for Horse Farm Tour
9:30am-11:00am
Horse Farm Tour at one of these farms Visit Horse Country Tours
- 1 – 1.5 hour tour depending on the farm
11:00am
Depart Horse Farm for Kentucky Horse Park
11:30am
Visit the Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511
- Optionally, enjoy lunch at the park, too.
3:00pm
Depart KY Horse Park for Rebecca Ruth Candies
3:40pm – Options
Tour Rebecca Ruth Candies, 116 E 2nd St, Frankfort, KY 40601
- 45 minute tour, taste, buying candies
OR
Visit Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm
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Optional complimentary Trolley ride for the evening:
4:45pm
Depart for Glitterati, 333 St. Clair St, Frankfort, KY 40601
- Ladies can purchase a Derby hat or fascinator
5:30pm
Depart for Completely Kentucky, 237 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY 40601
- Purchase a Kentucky-made souvenir
6:00pm
Depart for Dinner. See options above
Friday
9:00am
Depart hotel for Buffalo Trace Distillery
9:30am-11:00am
Tour and Tasting at Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY 40601
- Oaks Day Festival is an added bonus
11:00am
Depart for Lunch
11:15am-1:00pm
Lunch at Limewater, 900 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601
- Cocktails extra
1:30pm
Depart for Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
7:00pm – Options
Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
- Fillies and Lilies
OR
Waterfront Park, 401 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202
- Derby Festival Jam
OR
Drive back to Frankfort, dinner event to be arranged
Saturday
Depart hotel for a day of racing at Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby tickets and info – secure on your own.
