Thorobred® Program
REGISTER TO BECOME A THOROBREDWhat 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% 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:
- 2027 Exclusive Pre-Sale Access: Enjoy early access to purchase event tickets before they go on sale to the public
- Personal recognition on the Derby Festival website, KDF.org
- 2027 Thorobred Official Membership Pin (gains you admission to 2027 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:
- 2027 Limited Edition Gold-Filled Pin
- 2027 Official Kentucky Derby Festival Poster
Tax deduction of $100
Ambassador and Patron benefits, PLUS
- Two tickets to the Thunder VIP Rooftop Party
- 2027 Official Thunder Event Pin
Tax deduction of $390
