Happy 12th Day of Quintmas and Triple Crown™ Tuesday!
Read More »On the 12th Day of Quintmas, There Are Twelve Triple Crown Winners™
December 12, 2017 By Jazzy MorganThe Kentucky Derby weekend is so much more than just "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports". Derby Experiences offers three exclusive parties that will take your weekend to the next level! These events are meticulously planned to ensure that guests with even the highest expectations will thoroughly enjoy themselves, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
LeAnn Rimes to Perform at Fillies & Lilies Party For the 2018 Kentucky Derby®
November 09, 2017 By Jazzy MorganLeAnn Rimes, now 35, has been a big part of the music industry for over 25 years. Since the young age of 13, Rimes has been putting out albums and songs that everyone can relate to. She had to learn to be a grown-up very early on, but was always full of wisdom far beyond her years. Her first album, “Blue” went multi-platinum, proving to the world that this little girl wasn’t going anywhere any...
Read More »Official 2018 Kentucky Derby® Ticket Breakdown: Turf Club & Roses Lounge
October 06, 2017 By Jazzy Morgan“The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” and the first leg of the Triple Crown™, the Kentucky Derby® is without a doubt the most iconic horse race and the longest running sporting event in America. Immerse yourself amongst 170,000 racing fans for unmatched excitement at the 2018 Kentucky Derby®.
Read More »A Triple Crown™, the honor of a lifetime, is what every horse racing team strives for. Jockey, Trainer, Owner and everyone in between sets out at the Kentucky Derby® for their first win, enters the Preakness Stakes with high hopes, and then aims to complete the trifecta at the Belmont Stakes. What many don’t realize is how rare it is for a horse to mark his name in history as a Triple Crown™...
Read More »Official Ticket Package Breakdown for the Kentucky Derby®: Finish Line Suites Balcony
September 15, 2017 By Jazzy MorganThe Kentucky Derby® is without a doubt America’s most iconic horse racing event, appropriately known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sport”. It is the first leg of the prestigious Triple Crown™ which is consisted of three races, Kentucky Derby®, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. Immerse yourself amongst 170,000 racing fans for unmatched excitement at the 2018 Kentucky Derby®.
Read More »Gallop Down Memory Lane at Churchill Downs® – The Home of the Kentucky Derby®
April 14, 2017 By Jazzy MorganChurchill Downs® also known as the “Home of the Kentucky Derby®” is located in Louisville, Kentucky. It opened in 1875 and hosted its first set of races on May 17th. This included The Kentucky Derby®, Kentucky Oaks® and Clark Handicap. Churchill Downs® was founded by Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark in 1872. Clark attended the Epsom Derby in Epsom, England, which sparked his ambition for horse...
Read More »The Kentucky Derby is steeped in tradition, with a legacy that rivals that of any existing American event and a history that will soon celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary. The Derby experience can’t be duplicated outside of the beautiful grounds of Churchill Downs. Trying to nail down everything we love about the Kentucky Derby is impossible, but we’ll at least hit the highlights!
Access to the premiere members-only Turf Club at Churchill Downs is an experience most people only dream of having, but with Derby Experiences’ Official Ticket Packages, you can enjoy the excitement of the Kentucky Derby and Oaks from this exclusive venue overlooking the finish line! No need to purchase a season-long membership to gain entry into the Turf Club; just secure a package from...
Wide, floppy brims, ornate decorations and huge, colorful blooms are the norm on Derby day. Have you ever seen an “overdone” hat at the Kentucky Derby? Sure, you might not wear it on the street in broad daylight on any other day of the year, but on Derby day, anything goes except bare heads. If you’re not wearing a fashionable hat to the Derby, you’re just not doing it right! Not sure...
Evan Chronis was born in Omaha, Nebraska but has made his home in south Charlotte for almost two decades. A Tar Heel born and bred, Evan received his B.A in Media and Journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill. He is an avid Boston sports fan thanks to his family’s New England roots, and a fanboy of Wes Anderson films.