LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Do you consider yourself more than just the average Derby fan? You could be named the 2021 Derby City Enthusiast by the Kentucky Derby Festival and the Kentucky Lottery. The lucky winner who earns the title will receive a prize package that includes Louisville and Derby Festival-themed experiences ranging from a helicopter tour to a stay at the Galt House.


What You Need To Know

  • Derby Festival, Kentucky Lottery teaming up to find the 2021 Derby City Enthusiast

  • Winner will receive a prize package with Louisville, Derby Festival-themed experiences

  • Package includes helicopter tour, stay at The Galt House

  • To enter the promotion, players must sign-in or register for a Fun Club account at kylottery.com or via the Kentucky Lottery app

“Spring is traditionally a time of celebration in Kentucky and special partnerships like this help us continue to share that Derby Festival spirit,” said Matt Gibson, Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) president & CEO. “Each year, we enlist the help of the Kentucky Lottery because they are the experts at giving away valuable prizes."

The prize package includes five experiences, including a:

  • helicopter tour for two with KDF's president and CEO;
  • Belle of Louisville Captain's Package for two;
  • behind-the-scenes tour for four at Kern's Kitchen/Derby-Pie;
  • Churchill Downs tour with an exclusive gift from the Kentucky Derby Museum; and
  • Two-night package at The Galt House and the newly renovated Swizzle restaurant dinner.

A complete list of prizes and information is available online. The winner and guest must be 21 years or older.

“We’re excited to present our players the opportunity to win a group of experiences as the Derby City Enthusiast that are unlike anything we’ve ever offered,” said Kentucky Lottery President and CEO Mary Harville. “Every year we look forward to meeting the winner of our Derby Festival promotion, and this year is no exception. These experiences will truly create memories for a lifetime.”

To enter the promotion, players must sign-in or register for a Fun Club account at kylottery.com or via the Kentucky Lottery app. Players must comply with all requirements of the Fun Club terms of use, including requirements for registering for or updating an existing account to submit tickets to enter a promotion. Once logged in, a player will be able to submit an eligible non-winning FAST PLAY ticket worth $5 or more for a chance to be named Derby City Enthusiast. FAST PLAY tickets must be purchased between March 1, 2021, and April 10, 2021, to be eligible.

All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on April 11, 2021. The drawing for the "Derby City Enthusiast" will be held on April 13.