Thorobred® Program
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A FESTIVAL VIPWhat began as a program for Festival volunteers, the Thorobred Program, 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.
New for 2024, there are four Thorobred membership levels.
As an exclusive member of the Thorobred Program, you will receive the following benefits:
- 2024 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
- 2024 Thorobred Official Membership Pin (gains you entry to 2024 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
- 2024 Limited-Edition, Gold-Filled Pin
- Thorobred Polo Shirt
- Tax deduction of $175
- PLUS, 2024 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
- 2024 Thorobred Official Membership Pin (gains you entry to 2024 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, 2024 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
- 2024 Thorobred Official Membership Pin (gains you entry to 2024 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
- 2024 Official Thunder Event Pin
- Tax deduction of $545
- PLUS, 2024 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
- 2024 Thorobred Official Membership Pin (gains you entry to 2024 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
