Soul of Thoroughbred Racing Pre-Derby Celebration

Echoes of Our Ancestors & The Buffalo Foundation Proudly Present: The Soul of Thoroughbred Racing   A history of African Americans and Horse Racing in the state of Kentucky. A look back at families, traditions, men and women who made it happen. The story of African Americans and Kentucky Horse Racing. $15 Limited Advance Donation […]

KENTUCKY-19

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The National Pole Bending Association and Speed Horse Breeders Association are excited to bring Kentucky-19 to the Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena!

Remembering Go for Gin

Hall of Champions Barn 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Join us on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. as we celebrate the legacy of Go for Gin, 1994 Kentucky Derby winner and beloved Hall of Champions resident, with the unveiling of his new statue at the Memorial Walk of Champions, just outside the Hall of Champions Barn. Go for Gin was a fan favorite […]

Kentucky Spring

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Kentucky Spring Horse Show is a series of two 5-day competitions. The event draws some of the worldโ€™s top hunter/jumper talent from all over!

EquineEd: featuring Jessica Whitehead

Visitor’s Center

Join us for an exciting EquineEd event on May 10th featuring Jessica Whitehead!! Over the last one hundred and fifty years, the Kentucky Derby, like the state that founded it, has experienced profound moments of social, economic, and cultural change. As one of Kentucky’s flagship cultural and economic institutions, the Thoroughbred racing industry must constantly […]

Kentucky Spring Classic

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Kentucky Spring Horse Show is a series of two 5-day competitions. The event draws some of the worldโ€™s top hunter/jumper talent from all over!

Kentucky May-Daze Horse Trials

The popular early-season May-Daze Horse Trials takes place a week earlier than previous years and continues the tradition of being the season’s first opportunity to enjoy the KHP Cross-Country Course after Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Organized by the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, this USEF competition will offer Starter through Preliminary levels.

Taste of the Bluegrass

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Join us at the Kentucky Horse Park for an extraordinary evening of culinary delights at Taste of the Bluegrass. This event is a celebration of the mouth-watering flavors and tastes that represent the Bluegrass region, attracting food enthusiasts from far and wide. You can indulge in delectable treats from over 45+ local restaurants and refreshing […]

CFF Great Strides 5K

Join CFF Saturday, May 17th at the Kentucky Horse Park for the Lexington Great Strides 2025 event! Check-in: 9:00 AM Walk: 10:00 AM All funds raised benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Great Strides provides a fantastic opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together and make a difference. The event harnesses the power […]

March of Dimes- March for Babies

Alltech Arena Parking Lot 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Event: March for Babies When: May 18th, 2024 Registration: 1:30pm Join the movement! This year, March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement has a bold new vision. More than just a walk, it’s your entry into making a visible difference in your community now and for generations to come. By participating in March for […]

The Premier

Hunter Jumper Complex 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Two AQHA World Show Qualifying Events for WP/HUS/All-Around and 3 AQHA World Show Qualifying Events for Over Fences. Featuring Premier Sires Limited Series, Breeder Futurity and Stakes classes as well as Premier Magazine classes.

KDA Spring Warm-Up Show

Rolex Stadium 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

KDA’s horse shows provide dressage riders and their horses with the opportunity to compete at both nationally recognized and local level shows.