Parking & More

The Add-ons

Parking & Additional Options

These additional add-on options are ideal for elevating your experience at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Please note you will need a Grounds Admission ticket to gain entry to the event. For questions about ticketing options, please call (859)254-8123 or view our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Preferred Parking

Preferred Parking Passes are for all four days and allow parking in the Preferred Parking Areas. A limited number of spaces are available, so order early! There are two parking areas for Preferred Parking. The lot closest to the gate is first come, first served. Parking passes will be mailed in March by USPS Priority Mail.


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

Prices are subject to change

Early Bird Pricing $220

Advanced Pricing $230

Event Pricing $250

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Commentary Headset Rental

Listen to experts comment, critique and explain Dressage rides Thursday and Friday and Jumping rounds Sunday through your headsets. You may pick up reserved headsets at the Headset Rental booth next to the Event Box Office inside the Rolex Stadium.


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

Prices are subject to change


1-Day Rental $30

2-Day Rental $45

3-Day Rental $55

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Programs

The Official Event Program is the ultimate guide for patrons to navigate the competition and spectator activities at the Kentucky Three-Day Event. Annually, the Official Event Program includes a vast amount of information used by our patrons, including:

  • Competition schedule and description of each phase
  • Cross-country course map
  • Facility map
  • Athlete and horse profiles
  • Detailed guide and directory to Sponsor Village and the International Trade Fair

Whether it is the first-time patron reading the program to learn about the event or the seasoned equestrian tracking the world’s best athletes as they compete for the ultimate prize, the official event program remains the top resource for information on the Kentucky Three-Day Event.


All programs bought before the event receive a Program Voucher. All program vouchers can be exchanged for a program at the program stands just inside the gates at the event.


Early Bird Pricing $10

Advanced Pricing $11

Event Pricing $13

Gate Pricing $15 ($13 with $2 fee)


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

Prices are subject to change

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Ticketing FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

 Have additional questions about ticketing? Check out our FAQ section for more info.

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Interested in additional ticketing options?

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