Kentucky Derby Festival

Thorobreds®

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What began as a program for Festival volunteers, the Thorobreds, has grown into the Kentucky Derby Festival’s VIP membership program. Become a member and you’ll not only support Kentucky’s largest civic celebration, you’ll make connections with hundreds of ambitious business professionals, including the Festival’s 75 board members.

Introductory Level Thorobred (First Year)

As a first-time new member, you can join for only $50. This membership saves you $50 off the regular membership fee and comes with the following benefits:

Advanced ticket ordering
One ticket to the Kentucky Derby Festival: Festival Unveiled
One Official signed copy of the 2019 Official Kentucky Derby Festival Poster
Discount on various Kentucky Derby Festival events
20% discount on Kentucky Derby Festival Official Merchandise
Monthly newsletter, Festival Times
Recognition in the Kentucky Derby Festival Official Program
Official Thorobred Collector Pin (admission to Kentucky Derby Festival pin events)
The basic Thorobred membership for renewals is only $100 and includes all of the benefits listed above.

Basic Level Thorobred

Advanced ticket ordering
One ticket to the Kentucky Derby Festival: Festival Unveiled
One Official signed copy of the 2019 Official Kentucky Derby Festival Poster
Discount on various Kentucky Derby Festival events
20% discount on Kentucky Derby Festival Official Merchandise
Monthly newsletter, Festival Times
Recognition in the Kentucky Derby Festival Official Program
Official Thorobred Collector Pin (admission to Kentucky Derby Festival pin events)

The Basic Thorobred membership is only $100 and includes all of the benefits listed above.

Benefactor Level Thorobred

Limited Edition Gold Pegasus Pin

PLUS all Basic Level Thorobred Perks:

Advanced ticket ordering
One ticket to the Kentucky Derby Festival: Festival Unveiled
One Official signed copy of the 2019 Official Kentucky Derby Festival Poster
Discount on various Kentucky Derby Festival events
20% discount on Kentucky Derby Festival Official Merchandise
Monthly newsletter, Festival Times
Recognition in the Kentucky Derby Festival Official Program
Official Thorobred Collector Pin (admission to Kentucky Derby Festival pin events)

The Benefactor Thorobred membership is only $250 and includes all of the benefits listed above.

Thunder Level Thorobred

2 Thunder Over Louisville VIP Tent Tickets (Drinks, Food, Best View!)
1 parking pass for Thunder Over Louisville

PLUS all Benefactor Level Thorobred Perks:

Advanced ticket ordering
One ticket to the Kentucky Derby Festival: Festival Unveiled
One Official signed copy of the 2019 Official Kentucky Derby Festival Poster
Discount on various Kentucky Derby Festival events
20% discount on Kentucky Derby Festival Official Merchandise
Monthly newsletter, Festival Times
Recognition in the Kentucky Derby Festival Official Program
Official Thorobred Collector Pin (admission to Kentucky Derby Festival pin events)
Limited Edition Gold Pegasus Pin

The Thunder Thorobred membership is only $500 and includes all of the benefits listed above.

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- Thursday Oct 11 - 9:43am

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- Wednesday Oct 10 - 1:50pm

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- Tuesday Oct 9 - 9:01pm

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- Wednesday Sep 26 - 5:04pm

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10/2/18 – KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL WINS BIG AT INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

8/27/18 – REGISTRATION FOR DERBY FESTIVAL MINI & MARATHON OPENS SEPT. 12 – BEST DEALS DURING THE FIRST 24 HOURS!

8/24/18 – DERBY FESTIVAL’S SEARCH FOR NEW ROYALTY BEGINS MONDAY!

7/2/18 – THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE BROADCAST AROUND THE WORLD ON JULY 4TH

6/22/18 – DERBY FESTIVAL RUNNERS RAISE OVER $158,000 FOR CHARITIES

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