Grounds Admission Tickets

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Grounds Admission Tickets

Experience the Kentucky Three-Day Event in person starting Thursday, April 24th, through Sunday, April 27th. Anyone who plans to attend will need a Grounds Admission ticket except for those who purchase an all-inclusive Hospitality Package or Saturday Tailgating Package.


Early Bird Pricing - October 10, 2024 to December 5, 2024

Advanced Pricing - December 6, 2024 to March 6, 2025

Event Pricing - March 7, 2025 to Event

Multi-Day Tickets Single Day Tickets

Multi-Day Grounds Admission

We offer a 4-Day and 3-Day Grounds Admission Ticket for those visiting multiple days. This includes entry to Sponsor Village, The Hill, The Trade Fair, and more! 


Children 12 years and under do not need a Grounds Admission ticket with an adult ticket purchase. The price for general parking is included in our Grounds Admission ticket. No General Parking Pass is required to enter the lot.

4-Day Grounds Admission

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday


Early Bird Price $102

Advanced Price $105

Event Price $161

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3-Day Grounds Admission

Friday, Saturday and Sunday


Early Bird Price $97

Advanced Price $100

Event Price $133

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Single Day Grounds Admission

Kentucky Three-Day Event Grounds Admission includes parking (No General Parking Pass is required to enter the lot) and admission to the grounds, the International Trade Fair and the Kentucky Horse Park. Children 12 years and under, when accompanied by an adult, do not require an admission ticket.

Thursday Grounds Admission

Early Bird Price $22

Advanced Price $24

Event Price $28

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Friday Grounds Admission

Early Bird Price $22

Advanced Price $24

Event Price $28

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Saturday Grounds Admission

Early Bird Price $42

Advanced Price $49

Event Price $55

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Sunday Grounds Admission

Early Bird Price $40

Advanced Price $45

Event Price $50

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Prices are subject to change

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Gift Certificates

Looking for that perfect gift for your horse-lover? What would be better than tickets to the Kentucky Three-Day Event? After you’ve purchased your tickets, download our gift certificate and wrap that up for the Holidays.


A certificate alone is not a valid ticket for entry to the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event.

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