Downs After Dark Oktoberfest (SPACE IS LIMITED!!!)

Saturday, September 28

Gates Open 5:00 p.m. |  First Race 6:00 p.m.

Ticket Info: $50/person. Includes buffet dinner, open bar with private bartender, and racing programs. See the description of the suites below- these tickets are valued at $136 each! Registration is limited to 4 tickets per company. You can purchase all four tickets on one registration. Be sure to provide your guests' names and email addresses if possible.

KBMA has reserved 2 private, temperature-controlled, Jockey Club Suites: Immerse yourself in the excitement of live thoroughbred racing from the comfort of a private, luxury suite. Located on the fourth floor of the Jockey Club Suite Clubhouse, the suites offer panoramic views of the racetrack and feature an indoor lounge with plush seating, a private bar, and a private, covered balcony for unobstructed viewing.

Event Details

• This September, the spirit of Munich is coming to the Twin Spires! Get ready for an Oktoberfest celebration like no other.
• National Anthem Performance: German American Club of Louisville Choir.
• Biergarten: Grab a pint, meet new friends, and discover your new favorite beer! Enjoy Oktoberfest with selections from Gravely Brewing Co and West Sixth Brewing.
• Food: Indulge in the authentic flavors of Germany – with savory pretzels and sizzling bratwurst at the food vendors.
• Yodeling Contest: Got a yodel in you? This is your moment in the spotlight. Wow the crowd or just enjoy the show!
• Big Board Highlights: Think you know the history of Oktoberfest? Test your knowledge with trivia and win amazing prizes!

Hotel Info

Discounted hotel rooms: KBMA has a small block of rooms at the Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown. Rooms are $189/night, plus taxes & fees, and include a cooked-to-order breakfast, as well as discounted parking of $20 per car per day at the adjacent garage (Stewarts Garage), which is a 50% discount from published rates. Check-in is at 3:00pm; check-out is at 11:00am. Make your reservations online here or by calling (888) 728-3025 - let them know you're with the KY Building Materials Association.