Race Weekends
Keeneland and Churchill Downs are an easy drive from Barrel Proof B&B. 2026 dates, official tickets, and drive times.
Keeneland (Lexington)
Keeneland • official tickets • one hour. Spring Apr 3–24; Fall Oct 2–24; Cup Oct 30–31.
Churchill Downs (Louisville)
Churchill Downs • Derby Museum • 700 Central Ave • 35 minutes.
2026 meets
Spring meet: April 25–June 28.
Kentucky Oaks (the race before the Kentucky Derby) fall during Derby Week. Buy tickets only through official Churchill Downs. We do not list Derby/Oaks prices.
September meet: September 10–27.
Fall meet: October 25–November 29.
Getting here
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
600 Terminal Drive, Louisville, KY 40209
About 40 minutes from Barrel Proof B&B.
Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
4000 Terminal Drive, Lexington, KY 40510
About an hour from Barrel Proof B&B.
Transportation is available by request.
Parking at 145 Deatsville Connector.