book a package for the 2026 Kentucky Derby!
Ready to book? Click the “Book a Package” button below! You can also call us to speak to one of our Insider reps at (504) 322-7753, or email us at info@festivalinsidertours.com. We are looking forward to connecting with you and answering any questions you might have!
For most who book with us, this is an exciting new experience, and we understand that you may have a lot of questions! Call or email us any time, as we are very happy to answer any questions you might have. We can explain the included events and tours, offer tips on whether to book the 3 or 4-night stay, or to simply chat about all the excitement and grandeur that is the Kentucky Derby. We are always happy to hear from you and very happy to help!
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BOOKING & CANCELLATION POLICY:
Booking & Deposit Payment Options:
50/50 Plan: 50% deposit per person to book, final 50% due March 1, 2026
Payment Plan: $200 deposit per person to book, monthly payments, final payment due March 1, 2026
Full Payment Upon Booking: Total cost of the package is paid in full upon booking.
Reservations made after March 1, 2026: Total cost of the package is due and paid in full upon booking.
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Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received before March 1, 2026 receive a full refund minus a $200 cancellation fee per person. This cancellation fee can be applied to any future re-booking. Just join us for a future Kentucky Derby, and you will recover this cancellation fee in full.
Cancellations received after March 1, 2026 are non-refundable.
“Peace of Mind” Guarantee:
If the event is cancelled due to COVID or any other reason, full refunds will be issued to all guests, including deposit.
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Custom quotes available upon request.
We welcome Group Bookings and Custom Requests:
We can customize our package to meet your needs!
For custom quotes or for questions about group pricing, please call us at (504) 322-7753 or email us at info@festivalinsidertours.com.
Derby Fun Facts & Traditions:
The Race: The Derby is a Grade I stakes race for top three-year-old Thoroughbreds, run at a distance of 1 and 1/4 miles. The field is limited to 20 horses, which qualify through a points system in a series of preparatory races.
"Run for the Roses": The winning horse is draped in a spectacular blanket of over 400 red roses, a tradition that began officially in the 1930’s.
Fashion and Atmosphere: The event is a grand cultural and social spectacle known for its unique style. On race day, women typically wear large, ornate hats - every hat is unique and each hat is more grand than the next! Men typically wear colorful suits and bow ties. The atmosphere is electric, a lively mix of high fashion with an abundance of fancy food and drink, exciting race moments, and celebrity sightings!
Traditions: In addition to race day fashion, a few other ong-standing traditions include mint juleps and the singing of Stephen Foster's song "My Old Kentucky Home" as the horses parade to the starting gate.
Triple Crown: The Kentucky Derby is followed by the Preakness Stakes and then the Belmont Stakes. A horse must win all three races in the same year to achieve the prestigious Triple Crown title.
