Fillies Derby Ball
Experience an evening of crowns, cocktails and celebration at the Derby Ball that starts it all! As one of the longstanding traditions on the Derby Festival's line-up, this year's ball is themed “A Royal Masquerade,” where the timeless allure of Venice, Italy, comes alive.
Highlights include: Cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, silent and live auctions and more at this black-tie ball. Plus, be part of the historic crowning of the Queen of the 2026 Royal Court by the traditional spin of the wheel.
Location: Omni Louisville Hotel
6:00 PM Cocktails
6:45 PM Call to the Post/Doors Open
7:15 PM Queen's Coronation
8:00 PM Dinner & Live Auction
9:00 PM Dancing until midnight with live entertainment by The Juice Box Heroes
Tickets: $350 each; $5,000 for a VIP table of 10
(Reserved seated ticketing includes cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing and event Pin)
Produced by The Fillies, Inc.
