2026 Kentucky Derby Gala | Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel

Join us at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel for our annual Derby Gala celebrating the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby!

CLICK HERE FOR $489 HOTEL PACKAGE! (includes 2 tickets & a room)

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 for our annual Kentucky Derby Gala at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel to celebrate the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby!

Held inside the historic Clubhouse & Rail Bar, this exciting formal event will include $75 Free Play, a $20 wager on the Kentucky Derby, a complementary Kentucky Derby program, an open bar, a delicious buffet, a complementary t-shirt & glass, and beverage sampling by Woodford Reserve (subject to availability)! This event will run from 4:30 - 7 PM.

Admission is $159 per person, and proper attire is REQUIRED for entry. Online sales will end on April 30th at 11:30 PM.

For men: collared shirts are required (no flannel). No t-shirts, jeans, shorts, sneakers, sandals, or flip-flops.

For ladies: Skirts, dresses, or pantsuits are welcome. Be sure to wear your best hat for the contest!

After purchasing tickets, please call or email Stacey Hollfelder at (585) 343-3750 ext. 6240 or shollfelder@westernotb.com with any ADA requirements, dietary restrictions, or if you have a party of five or more.

Hats that conceal your face or identity will not be allowed on the gaming floor by law. Please plan your attire accordingly. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

We can't wait to see you there!

BUYER BEWARE Tickets purchased from sources other than BataviaConcerts.com may be more expensive, invalid (stolen/duplicated/fake), or ineligible for assistance (non-refundable). Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel are not responsible for tickets purchased from other sources. To ensure legitimate tickets at face-value prices, always purchase tickets from the primary seller. In the interest of preserving affordable ticket prices for all patrons, Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel reserve the right to refuse to sell tickets to identified ticket “scalpers” or brokers. We also reserve the right to revoke any tickets sold to identified ticket “scalpers” or brokers.