Thorobred® Program

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What began as a program for Festival volunteers, the Thorobred Program, has grown into the Kentucky Derby Festival’s VIP (Very Important Perks) 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.

Perks for enrolling include:

  • 20 percent discount on Festival gear
  • No online ticket fees
  • Locked-in ticket prices prior to public sale
  • Official 2025 Thorobred Collector Pin (grants entry into Pegasus Pin-admission events)
  • And more!

Check out our four Thorobred membership levels.

 

As an exclusive member of the Thorobred Program, you will receive the following benefits:

  • 2025 Advanced Ticket Order Form (avoid online fees and lock in ticket prices prior to public sales)
  • Personal recognition on the Derby Festival website, KDF.org
  • 2025 Thorobred Official Membership Pin (gains you entry to 2025 Pegasus Pin admission events)
  • 10 complimentary balls at the Stock Yards Bank $1 Million Hole-In-One Golf Contest
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Kentucky Derby Festival E-Newsletter subscription to keep you up to date on the latest Festival news and happenings
  • The opportunity to serve on Festival committees and volunteer at events
  • 20% discount on Official Festival Merchandise (special online code provided)
  • Invitation to special events
  • Tax deduction of $90

The Ambassador Level membership is only $100 and includes all of the benefits listed above

  • 2025 Limited-Edition, Gold-Filled Pin
  • Thorobred Polo Shirt
  • Tax deduction of $175
  • PLUS, 2025 Advanced Ticket Order Form (avoid online fees and lock in ticket prices prior to public sales)
  • Personal recognition on the Derby Festival website, KDF.org
  • 2025 Thorobred Official Membership Pin (gains you entry to 2025 Pegasus Pin admission events)
  • 10 complimentary balls at the Stock Yards Bank $1 Million Hole-In-One Golf Contest
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Kentucky Derby Festival E-Newsletter subscription to keep you up to date on the latest Festival news and happenings
  • The opportunity to serve on Festival committees and volunteer at events
  • 20% discount on Official Festival Merchandise (special online code provided)
  • Invitation to special events

The Patron Level membership is only $250 and includes all of the benefits listed above

  • Thorobred long-sleeve 1/2 zip shirt
  • Tax deduction of $355
  • PLUS, 2025 Advanced Ticket Order Form (avoid online fees and lock in ticket prices prior to public sales)
  • Personal recognition on the Derby Festival website, KDF.org
  • 2025 Thorobred Official Membership Pin (gains you entry to 2025 Pegasus Pin admission events)
  • 10 complimentary balls at the Stock Yards Bank $1 Million Hole-In-One Golf Contest
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Kentucky Derby Festival E-Newsletter subscription to keep you up to date on the latest Festival news and happenings
  • The opportunity to serve on Festival committees and volunteer at events
  • 20% discount on Official Festival Merchandise (special online code provided)
  • Invitation to special events

The Benefactor Level membership is only $500 and includes all of the benefits listed above

  • 2 tickets to the Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop Party
  • 2025 Official Thunder Event Pin
  • Tax deduction of $450
  • PLUS, 2025 Advanced Ticket Order Form (avoid online fees and lock in ticket prices prior to public sales)
  • Personal recognition on the Derby Festival website, KDF.org
  • 2025 Thorobred Official Membership Pin (gains you entry to 2025 Pegasus Pin admission events)
  • 10 complimentary balls at the Stock Yards Bank $1 Million Hole-In-One Golf Contest
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Kentucky Derby Festival E-Newsletter subscription to keep you up to date on the latest Festival news and happenings
  • The opportunity to serve on Festival committees and volunteer at events
  • 20% discount on Official Festival Merchandise (special online code provided)
  • Invitation to special events

The Thunder Level membership is only $1,000 and includes all of the benefits listed above