Thorobred® Program

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A FESTIVAL VIP

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:

  • Exclusive Pre-Sale Access for Festival event tickets
  • 20-percent discount on Official Kentucky Derby Festival swag
  • Official Thorobred Membership Pin (grants entry into Pegasus Pin-admission events)
  • And more!

Check out our Thorobred membership levels:

  • 2026 Exclusive Pre-Sale Access: Enjoy early access to purchase event tickets before the public sale
  • Personal recognition on the Derby Festival website, KDF.org
  • 2026 Thorobred Official Membership Pin (gains you admission to 2026 Pegasus Pin events)
  • 10 Free Swings at the Stock Yards Bank $1 Million Dollar Hole-in-One Golf Contest
  • Kentucky Derby Festival E-newsletter subscription
  • Opportunity to volunteer at events and on committees
  • 20% discount on Official Festival Merchandise (online code provided once you become a Thorobred)
  • Invitation to special events Tax deduction of $65

Ambassador benefits, PLUS:

  • 2026 Limited Edition Gold-filled Pin
  • 2026 KDF Official Poster
  • Tax deduction of $100

Ambassador and Patron benefits, PLUS

  • Two (2) tickets to Thunder VIP Rooftop Party
  • 2026 Official Thunder Event Pin
  • Tax deduction of $390