Race Weekends

Keeneland and Churchill Downs are an easy drive from Barrel Proof B&B in Coxs Creek. 2026 dates, official tickets, and easy drives from our quiet porch.

Why stay at Barrel Proof for the races

Quiet nights, parking, and room to spread out. 45–60 minutes to Churchill; 1:15–1:30 to Keeneland. Maker’s Mark, Old SteelHouse, and neighbors nearby.

Keeneland

tickets.keeneland.com · keeneland.com

2026 meet dates

Spring Apr 3–24; Fall Oct 2–24; Breeders’ Cup Oct 30–31.

Race-day timing

Tickets & seating

Churchill Downs

churchilldowns.com · Derby Museum derbymuseum.org

2026 meets

Apr 25–Jun 28; Sep 10–27; Oct 25–Nov 29.

Sample itineraries

1) Keeneland Spring Saturday

2) Churchill race day + optional museum buffer

3) Two-track weekend + Bardstown evening

Track Saturday; dinner and optional 3rd St Bardstown Gem that night only; second track Sunday.

Getting here

SDF 45–60 min; LEX about an hour; parking at 145 Deatsville Connector.