Detailed Itinerary

Thursday, May 5
All Day Arrive in Louisville and transfer to Marriott Louisville Downtown
6:30 pm Guests meet in The Paddock Room on the 2nd floor for motor coach transfers to the Galt House
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Kentucky Derby Press Party at the the legendary Galt House
- Buffet Dinner
- Attire: business casual

Friday, May 6
Continental Breakfast at the Marriott
– The Paddock Room, 2nd floor
6:30 am Guests meet in The Paddock Room on the 2nd floor for motor coach transfers to Churchill Downs (stable tour)
7:00 am – 8:00 am Guided tour of Churchill Downs historic stables
Attire: casual (comfortable shoes suggested)
8:30 am Return motor coach transfer to the Marriott
10:30 am Guests meet in The Paddock Room on the 2nd floor for motor coach transfers to Churchill Downs (Kentucky Oaks Race)
11:00 am

Post Time - 1st Race
Finish Line suite features:

  • Private, in-suite betting
  • Fully-catered lunch and open bar
  • Spectacular Finish Line seats during all races
Lunch in Finish Line Suite
5:30 pm Kentucky Oaks
6:00 pm Transfer to Marriott Hotel
Evening Dinner for two (2) at Asiatique (7:30 pm)

Saturday, May 7
Continental Breakfast at the Marriott
– The Paddock Room, 2nd floor
8:15 am Guests meet in The Paddock Room on the 2nd floor for motor coach transfers to Churchill Downs (NBC Brunch)
9:00 am - 11:00 pm NBC Brunch at the Derby Museum (located at Churchill Downs)
11:00 am Post Time – 1st race
Lunch in Finish Line Suite
6:12 pm 131st Running of the Kentucky Derby
Post Race Transfer back to Marriott Hotel
Evening Dinner for two (2) at Winston's Restaurant-Sullivan (7:30 pm)

Sunday, May 8
Continental Breakfast at the Marriott
– The Paddock Room, 2nd floor
All Day Guest Departures

 

Included Meals

  • Thursday - Buffet dinner for two (2) at the Kentucky Derby Press Party
  • Friday - Continental breakfast for two (2), followed by lunch and open bar at the Finish Line Suite
  • Friday - Dinner for two (2) at Asiatique (7:30 pm)
  • Saturday - Continental breakfast for two (2), Brunch for 2 at the NBC Sports pre-race party, Lunch and open bar at the Finish Line Suite
  • Saturday - Dinner for two (2) at Winston's Restaurant-Sullivan (7:30 pm)
  • Sunday - Continental breakfast for two (2)

 

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Marriott Louisville Downtown
280 West Jefferson
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502.627.5045

Upon arriving at the hotel please proceed to the Access hospitality desk located in the Filly Room on the 2nd floor.

 

Again, Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary!