152nd Kentucky Derby Celebration
Date: May 1, 2026 12:00 PM - May 3, 2026 2:00 AM
Join The Derby Days Festivities
Kick off racing season with us as we celebrate the 152nd year of the Kentucky Derby!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Live racing, Food and drinks specials, live entertainment, Swipe & Win promotions, Hat and Bow tie contests, and more!
Spend your weekend with us as we kick off the Triple Crown racing series!
RESERVE A SEAT AT CHAMPIONS
Doors Open • 9am
Food From Daily Double • Noon - end of race
To reserve a table, please call us at 515-967-8575 or contact ChampionsReservations@prairiemeadows.com.
No persons under the age of 21 on the fourth floor or track apron except from 1pm through the end of live racing
Friday, May 1
- Road To Riches Swipe & Win • Noon - 8pm
- Alan Jackson Tribute Featuring Doug Brewin as Alan Jackson • 7pm Finish Line Show Lounge • Tickets on sale through Midwestix.com or in the Prairie Meadows Gift Shop, while supplies last.
Saturday, May 2
- Kentucky Derby Swipe & Win • Noon - 8pm
- Hat & Bow Tie Contests • 2pm - 4:00pm • Winners announced at 4:30pm
- Prairie Meadows Live Racing • Post Time • 5pm
- Watch & Wager On The Kentucky Derby • Post Time • 5:57pm
- Free Live Entertainment • 9pm Finish Line Show Lounge, Keith Wells & the Tonky Stompers, Country
- Neon Nights Swipe & Win • 9pm – 2am
See Prairie Gold Rewards for details.