Hospitality

Premium Experiences

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.


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


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

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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

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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 Lakeside 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

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Prices are subject to change

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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 2-Day (Friday & Saturday) and 3-Day (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) options, 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

The Start Box Club Hospitality 2-Day

Early Bird Price $200

Advanced Price $225

Event Price $250


The Start Box Club Hospitality 3-Day

Early Bird Price $250

Advanced Price $275

Event Price $300


Lexington Club Hospitality 2-Day

Early Bird Price $250

Advanced Price $275

Event Price $300

Lexington Club Hospitality 3-day

Early Bird Price $350

Advanced Price $375

Event Price $400

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Prices are subject to change

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