17th Annual Spalding Day at the Downs
September 30, 2023 – 5th and 6th Floors of the Starting Gate Suites at Churchill Downs
Gates open at 11:30 a.m.– Post Time is 12:45 p.m.

Celebrate with Spalding Alumni, Students, Faculty, Staff and Friends at our Annual Day at the Downs Fundraising Event.
Day at the Downs will take place on the 5th and 6th floors of the Starting Gate Suites.

Admission prices include lunch buffet, silent auction and chances for door prizes, as well as access to private
cash bar and betting windows and all public areas of Churchill Downs.
Plus, all guests will have access to 21 large suites for your viewing enjoyment and the spectacular views of
the races!

See below for the sponsorship packages, ticket prices, and a link to make your purchases.
All proceeds benefit the Spalding Blue and Gold Fund which directly supports our students.

General Ticket Prices

Seats are indoors on the 5th and 6th floors of the Starting Gates with the luxurious suites. All guests will have access to both floors.

Tickets– $70.00
Table of 8– $560

Click here to purchase your tickets!

Sponsorship Packages

Title Sponsor- $5,000- Package Includes: 

Premium private suite 
Additional tabling/ vendor booth outside of private suite entrance with the opportunity to display approved materials or giveaways for event guests
Two tables of 8 with logo on table signage
Event naming rights
Speaking opportunity
Publicity on social media outlets and official press releases
Prominent name/logo on all event materials including video monitors
Name on silent auction table

Suite Sponsor- $2,000- Package Includes:

Sponsorship of one of the  suites with the opportunity to display approved materials or giveaways for event guest within suite (all guests will have access to suites)
One table of 8 with logo on table signage
Name on silent auction table
Publicity on social media outlets
Inclusion of logo on all event materials
Complimentary tip sheets and programs

Table Sponsor- $1,000- Package Includes:

1 table (8 tickets) with logo on table signage
Inclusion of company name on some event materials
Provide approved items for distribution at event
Publicity on social media outlets
Complimentary tip sheets and programs

Click here to purchase a sponsorship package!

We are also accepting donations for our silent auction as well.  If you’d like to make an auction donation click here. 

If you have any questions, please contact Vay Bailey at [email protected] or 502-873-4319. Tickets will be sent through email to the submitted address approximately one week prior to the event, otherwise directed by you.