Kentucky Derby Festival

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They're Off! Luncheon Presented by BAE Systems

The official corporate kick-off of the 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival – the 67th annual They’re Off! Luncheon – is set for Friday, April 19, 2024.

More than 1,500 Derby Festival supporters and patrons are expected to be in attendance for this community tradition, which will be held in the Grand Ballroom of The Galt House Hotel, site of the festive event since 1974.

Over the years, notable speakers have included Jay Bilas, Kirk Herbstreit, Erin Andrews, Sam Champion, Robin Roberts and Terry Bradshaw as well as many others in a long list of luminaries who have entertained They’re Off! Luncheon audiences for the past 66 years.

Tickets: $130 each or $1,040 for a table of 8 (includes access to cash bar reception prior to doors opening, reserved seating and lunch, remarks by dignitaries and special guest speaker, goodie bag and event pin)

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Location: The Galt House Hotel, East Grand Ballroom

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