Thorobreds®

Click Here to Become a Festival VIP

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.

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 2021 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.
  • Advanced ticket ordering
  • One ticket to the Kentucky Derby Festival: Festival Unveiled
  • One Official signed copy of the 2021 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.

  • 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 2021 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.

  • 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 2021 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.