Who's been to the Kentucky Derby?

[kjcba8101]

Ive always wanted to go, but never have. I saw tickets were $450 and up. I'm not sure if there are better prices than that, but that was on their official site. I imagine the derby is tons of fun. Can anyone share their experience?

 

[tcpoke]

Fun once. Wouldn't do it again. Kind of like the super bowl.

 

[anon_ph7vrsh7abnty]

Few times. It's pretty special.

I've done infield and seats. It's completely different between the two.


What all do you want to know? Tickets aren't cheap unless you know someone:

 

[kjcba8101]

Is it a drunk fest/frat party atmosphere? Are there any special events that people do before the derby (Friday night, etc)?

 

[anon_ph7vrsh7abnty]

It's a full week of partying if you want to.

The infield is the frat party. Its cheap, and you get what you pay for. It's a lot cleaner in the seats, but it's still a party.


Most locals go to Oaks or Therby. Some are even pushing that back to Werby. Other locals just leave town all together.

I think it's definitely worth doing at least once.

 

[osufiji]

Been 3 times but not particularly eager to make it 4.

Really cool experience if the weather cooperates and definitely a bucket list item for most sports fans. Hotel and ticket costs are crazy though assuming you want to be in the grandstands and not in the infield.

 

[EvilPOKES]

Squash the Derby, go to the festivities around it! I am going down for Thunder Over Louisville with my cousin to kick of the Derby!

 

[osufiji]

Agree on Thunder and the additional festivities. Seemed like the three weeks leading up there was a party on the riverfront almost every night,