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Kentucky Derby First Turn VIP Experience for Two

First Turn Tickets • Kentucky Oaks & Derby • 3-Night Louisville Stay • All-Inclusive Hospitality

Experience the Run for the Roses from the legendary First Turn at Churchill Downs. This VIP package includes premium First Turn tickets to both Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby, a 3-night stay in Louisville, and all-inclusive hospitality. Watch the horses thunder past from one of the most sought-after vantage points in thoroughbred racing. Learn how risk-free items work.

Nonprofit Cost

$8,199

$12,000+ retail value

Avg profit $3,801+

2 Guests

4 Days 3 Nights

Oaks + Derby

All-Inclusive

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Horses racing around the track at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby

Real auction results

What nonprofits see with this package

Typical winning bid: $10,000-$12,500
Average profit for nonprofits: $3,800+
Used in auctions last year: 200+

“Our Derby package was the highest bid of the night. Bidders went back and forth.”
Mark T., Auction Chair

“First Turn tickets are a dream prize. We sold it twice and raised serious money.”
James R., Gala Director

“Zero upfront cost and a bucket-list item. Our board loved adding this.”
David K., Development Director

“I bid on this for my husband. He still calls it the best weekend of his life.”
Lisa M., Winning bidder

Your Nonprofit Profit

See how much your organization keeps when this package sells.

Retail Value

$12,000+

Your Nonprofit Cost

$8,199

If It Sells For

$11,500

You Keep

$3,301

If the item does not sell, you owe nothing. Zero risk and zero upfront cost. How payouts work · Risk-free consignment guide

Package Gallery

First Turn seating and grandstand at Churchill Downs — First Turn Seating

Wagering and live mutuels at the Kentucky Derby — Live Wagering

Festive crowd cheering at the Kentucky Derby — Derby Experience

Package Details

What's Included

First Turn tickets to Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby
3-night stay in Louisville for two guests
All-inclusive food and beverage
Covered outdoor stadium-style seating with track views
Complimentary shuttle from Kentucky Exposition Center parking
Live mutuels for wagering
Views of the Kentucky Derby Walkover parade

Not Included

Airfare to/from Louisville
Transportation to/from airport
Personal purchases and gratuities
Travel insurance
Meals outside the package

Why This Package?

Premium Views

Watch the race from the iconic First Turn at Churchill Downs

All-Inclusive

Food, beverages, and hospitality included

Oaks + Derby

Two days of world-class thoroughbred racing

Bucket List Experience

The most exciting two minutes in sports

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Nonprofit Cost

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