Keeneland fall meet to have full capacity, additional stakes
Keeneland plans to open at full capacity for its 2021 fall meet, to be held Oct. 8-30. Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 9 a.m. EDT on Monday, Aug. 16. Demand is anticipated to be high, and fans are strongly encouraged to visit tickets.keeneland.com in advance for information on available ticket options, pricing and the process to purchase.
Keeneland’s e-ticketing platform enables patrons to complete their ticketing purchase online and to add tickets to their mobile wallets for easy scanning at the admission gates.
The 17-day fall meet offers a record $6 million in stakes purses and an expanded stakes schedule of 22 races. The season kicks off Oct. 8-10 with Keeneland’s signature Fall Stars Weekend, and the meet features 10 Breeders’ Cup win-and-you're-in races. Two new 6-furlong stakes for 2-year-olds, the Bowman Mill and the Myrtlewood for fillies, and six multiple stakes race days highlight the Fall Meet.
Keeneland has enhanced its hospitality offerings for this fall, including new concession items, elevated dining options with a la carte service and three-course dining experiences and locally sourced ingredients. Keeneland’s popular tailgating tradition will continue with the return of The Hill, where fans can enjoy live music, local food trucks, wagering and more. New this year, patrons on The Hill will have the option to book a customized tailgate package in partnership with REVELxp, the nation’s leader in premium tailgate and event services.
After evaluating the success of pre-sold ticket packages during the 2021 spring meet, Keeneland has restructured ticket pricing and packages for general admission, reserved seating and dining for the fall meet:
• Advance-purchase general admission tickets are $7;
• Day-of general admission tickets still will be sold online and through walk-up purchase at the gate on race days for $10;
• Free general admission is available for members of Keeneland Select, Keeneland’s free online wagering platform;
• Grandstand reserved seats and dining tickets will be sold online in advance;
• and Keeneland will pre-sell fall meet general admission season passes for $40.
Keeneland remains committed to the safety of its guests and continues to monitor local and national health guidelines. As a result, general admission caps may be enforced, so fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.
All public race-day parking is free.