Golden Ticket Raffle returns with chances to win Kentucky Derby, Oaks experiences

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — It's that time of year again where race fans can snag Golden Tickets for once-in-a-lifetime experiences to "the greatest two minutes in sports."

The Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation's annual Golden Ticket Raffle returns just in time for the holidays. The Foundation is raffling off three prize packages to some of the Derby season's most anticipated events.

Price packages:

"Win" Price Package (Valued at $5,000+)

2 all-inclusive tickets to the 152nd Kentucky Derby
2 all-inclusive tickets to the 152nd Kentucky Oaks
2 all-inclusive tickets to the Kentucky Derby Festival Day at the Downs
2 tickets on the Belle of Louisville for the Great Steamboat Race
2 VIP tickets to WineFest
2 limited-edition gold-filled 2026 Pegasus Pins
$100 gift card for Official Kentucky Derby Festival Merchandise

"Place" Prize Package (Valued at $3,000+)

2 all-inclusive tickets to the 152nd Kentucky Oaks
2 all-inclusive tickets to the Kentucky Derby Festival Day at the Downs
2 tickets on the Belle of Louisville for the Great Steamboat Race
2 VIP tickets to WineFest
2 limited-edition gold-filled 2026 Pegasus Pins
$100 gift card for Official Kentucky Derby Festival Merchandise

"Show" Prize Package (Valued at $2,500+)

2 tickets to the They’re Off! Luncheon
2 tickets to the President’s Reception at the They’re Off! Luncheon
2 Thunder Over Louisville Command Center Tour Passes
2 VIP Rooftop Party tickets to Thunder Over Louisville (includes drinks, food, and parking)
Hotel room for two at the Galt House for Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Tickets are $50 each, two tickets for $75 and three tickets for $100, and can be purchased here. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold, and every ticket purchased will give you a chance to win at every prize level. Drawings will take place in March 2026, and you do not have to be present to win.

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