Hospitality

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Hospitality Packages

Curated especially for the eventing fan, looking for the ultimate eventing experience! With these all-inclusive packages you can sit comfortably in tents, keep an eye on the action with closed-circuit tv monitors, enjoy a spritz with friends, indulge in delicious catered food selections, and soak up the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event! Explore our four hospitality options below, but move fast as these packages usually sell out before the event.


All tickets purchased past April 16 will be available to pick up at our off-site will call located in the lobby of EverHome Suites, 757 Newtown Springs Dr., Lexington, KY, 40511


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

Advanced Pricing - December 6, 2024 to April 2, 2025

Event Pricing -  April 3, 2025 to Event


NEW for 2025! Now offering Hospitality Tent access for the Kentucky International CSI5* as a separate ticket.

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All-Inclusive Package

Five Star Club

The Five Star Club package is the most exclusive way to enjoy the Kentucky Three-Day Event. Five Star Club packages cover Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and include:


  • Admission all four days to the Event, the International Trade Fair, Sponsor Village and the Kentucky Horse Park
  • Includes access to all three nights of The Kentucky International. (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
  • Exclusive Five Star Parking including Golf Cart pick up to Five Star Club tent. (Parking Pass(es) will be mailed with Five Star Club tickets)
  • Ringside Private Hospitality Tent with closed-circuit monitors showing the Kentucky Three-Day Event action
  • Ringside Indoor/Outdoor Private Seating with Premium View
  • Bar and Beverage Service, including specialty cocktails and champagne
  • Daily Gourmet Food Service
  • Daily Afternoon Appetizers
  • Concierge Service
  • Personalized Name Badge
  • Custom Golf Cart Transportation throughout the event
  • Exclusive Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event Commemorative Gift
  • Official Event Program
  • Relaxation Lounge Area
  • Access to the on-course Kentucky Horse Park Foundation cross-country Hospitality Tent on Saturday

Adult Pricing

Early Bird Price $2,200

Advanced Price $2,350

Event Price $2,500


Under 21 Pricing

Early Bird Price $2,000

Advanced Price $2,150

Event Price $2,300


All tickets sold online and over the phone are subject to a ticket fee.

Prices are subject to change.


All tickets purchased past April 16 will be available to pick up at our off-site will call located in the lobby of EverHome Suites, 757 Newtown Springs Dr., Lexington, KY, 40511

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All-Inclusive Package

Lexington Club

The Lexington Club package heightens your Kentucky Three-Day experience with comfortable, relaxed viewing from a private ringside tent. Lexington Club packages cover Thursday, Friday, and Sunday ringside in Rolex Stadium and a Lexington Club member’s only area in the Kentucky Club on Saturday. The Lexington Club includes:

  • Admission all four days to the Event, the International Trade Fair, Sponsor Village and the Kentucky Horse Park
  • Preferred Parking (Parking Pass(es) will be mailed with Lexington and Kentucky Club tickets).
  • Ringside Private Hospitality Tent with closed-circuit monitors showing the Kentucky Three-Day Event action.
  • Kentucky Club is included when the Lexington Club tent is closed on Saturday
  • Ringside Indoor/Outdoor Private Seating
  • Bar and Beverage Service
  • Daily Food Service
  • Personalized Name Badge
  • Kentucky Three Day Event Logo Gift
  • Official Event Program
  • (The Lexington Club tent is closed all day Saturday).

Adult Pricing

Early Bird Price $1,450

Advanced Price $1,600

Event Price $1,750

Under 21 Pricing

Early Bird Price $1,150

Advanced Price $1,300

Event Price $1,450

All tickets sold online and over the phone are subject to a ticket fee.

Prices are subject to change.


All tickets purchased past April 16 will be available to pick up at our off-site will call located in the lobby of EverHome Suites, 757 Newtown Springs Dr., Lexington, KY, 40511

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All-Inclusive Package

The Start Box Club

The Start Box Club is our newest club to offer another way to enjoy the Kentucky Three-Day Event. The Start Box Club offers ringside amenities with options for a 3-Day (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) or 4-Day ticket (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).


The Start Box Includes:

  • Admission to the Event, the International Trade Fair, Sponsor Village, and the Kentucky Horse Park
  • Preferred Parking (All parking pass(es) will be mailed with The Start Box Club tickets.)
  • Ringside Private Hospitality Tent with closed circuit monitors showing the Kentucky Three-Day Event action.
  • Daily Food Service
  • Bar and Beverage Service
  • Official Event Program

4-Day Adult

Early Bird Price $1,000

Advanced Price $1,050

Event Price $1,100


4-Day Under 21

Early Bird Price $900

Advanced Price $950

Event Price $1,050


3-Day Adult

Early Bird Price $925

Advanced Price $975

Event Price $1,025

3-Day Under 21

Early Bird Price $825

Advanced Price $875

Event Price $975

All tickets sold online and over the phone are subject to a ticket fee.

Prices are subject to change.


All tickets purchased past April 16 will be available to pick up at our off-site will call located in the lobby of EverHome Suites, 757 Newtown Springs Dr., Lexington, KY, 40511

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All-Inclusive Package

Kentucky Club

Saturday only, the Kentucky Club is a spectacular hospitality tent with an outstanding view of the Cross-Country course. The convenient location also allows easy access to the entire Cross-Country Course. (Children 2 years and younger do not need a ticket with an adult ticket.) Kentucky Club tickets include Saturday’s Ground Admissions.


Kentucky Club includes:

  • On-Course Hospitality Tent with two 50-inch closed circuit monitors showing the Cross-Country action.
  • Food Service
  • Bar and Beverage Service
  • Outdoor fenced-in patio area

Adult Pricing

Early Bird Price $300

Advanced Price $325

Event Price $350

Under 21 Pricing

Early Bird Price $250

Advanced Price $275

Event Price $300

All tickets sold online and over the phone are subject to a ticket fee.

Prices are subject to change.

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The Kentucky International

New for 2025, we're offering hospitality tent access for the Kentucky International CSI5* on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings as a separate ticket option from the Kentucky Three-Day Event. Experience show jumping at its finest from the Start Box Club or the Lexington Club. With a 2-Day (Friday & Saturday) option, you'll enjoy this event to the fullest with amenities including:


  • Entry to a Ringside Private Hospitality Tent for the Kentucky International CSI5* only
  • Closed circuit monitors with live showjumping action.
  • Kentucky International CSI5* ticket holders can enter the grounds after 3 pm without a Ground Admission ticket. The event begins at 5:30 pm.
  • Food Service
  • Bar and Beverage Service
  • Official Event Program


All tickets sold online and over the phone are subject to a ticket fee.

Prices are subject to change

Lexington Club Hospitality 2-Day

Early Bird Price $250

Advanced Price $275

Event Price $300

All tickets sold online and over the phone are subject to a ticket fee.

Prices are subject to change

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