Congrats to the 2026 Golden Ticket Raffle Winners:

• SHOW: Kathy Matlesky
• PLACE: Dior Cotten
• WIN: Donna Embry

All proceeds benefitted the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation, the charitable arm of the Kentucky Derby Festival.

We had three prize levels, which meant three ways to win!

1 ticket is $50 | 2 tickets for $75 | 3 tickets for $100

There were only 1,500 tickets available!

“WIN” Prize Package included: 

• 2 all-inclusive tickets to the 152nd Kentucky Derby
• 2 all-inclusive tickets to the 152nd Kentucky Oaks
• 2 all-inclusive tickets to 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

($5,000+ value)

“PLACE” Prize Package included:

• 2 all-inclusive tickets to the 152nd Kentucky Oaks
• 2 all-inclusive tickets to 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

($3,000+ value)

“SHOW” Prize Package included:

• 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 Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop Party tickets (includes drinks, food and parking)
• Hotel room for two at The Galt House Hotel (check-in on Friday, April 17, 2026 and check-out on Sunday, April 19, 2026)

($2,500+ value)

***Drawing took place March 2026

Gaming License # ORG0002844

CLICK HERE to print Golden Ticket Raffle details.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation.