Ways to Give
Featured Events
Experience the Kentucky Horse Park in unique ways through
our special events.
Southern Lights Holiday Festival
Celebrating its 31st year at the Kentucky Horse Park, Southern Lights presented by Friends of Coal is a magical holiday tradition for thousands of families throughout the Bluegrass and beyond. See over a million twinkling lights and enjoy the return of the Holiday Village, which promises to be brighter than ever! Featuring photos with Santa, Animal Land, model trains, and so much more, the Southern Lights Holiday Village is sure to delight guests of all ages.
Southern Lights Stroll
Lace up, head out and help us turn on the lights! The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation invites you to help us set the Holiday Season in motion as you join us for the 2024 Southern Lights Stroll presented by CHI Saint Joseph Health to celebrate Family, Unity & Peace!
Southern Lights Stroll will take place on November 23, 2024!
The 5K competitive chipped race will start at 6:00pm, and the stroll (untimed walk) starting at 6:15 pm.
Kentucky Oktoberfest Horse Trials
The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is proud to announce the Kentucky Oktoberfest Horse Trials on October 26th! Riders will compete in a dressage test, a show jumping course, and a shortened cross-country phase at the spectacular Kentucky Horse Park—entries open via evententries.com on October 4th, 2024, and close on October 23rd, 2024.
Battle in the Saddle
The Battle in the Saddle 2024 was a huge success! Congratulations to Bel-Mar Farm, the victorious team who penned all three cattle in just a minute and twenty-four seconds, securing their win. A big thank you to our generous sponsors for their support! Stay tuned for the date of next year’s 12th annual Battle in the Saddle.
KHP Foundation
Trail Ride
Explore the Kentucky Horse Park at the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Trail Ride! All proceeds support the Kentucky Horse Park. Guests of all levels, breeds, and disciplines are invited to explore the Park grounds with their own horse for a $45 entry fee to access the trails from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The 2024 Fall Trail Ride will be held on Saturday, October 5th.
KHP Run/Walk Club
Presented by the KHP Foundation
The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is proud to announce the return of the Kentucky Horse Park Run/Walk Club in 2024, running Memorial Day through Labor Day. Meeting every Monday evening from 4:30-7:00 at the KHP Visitor Center, the Park welcomes the community to explore the grounds free of charge. A specific route is marked for visitors to walk or run a 1.5 mile or 3 mile loop through the beautiful horse capital of the world.
Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event stands as one of the most thrilling events on the international equestrian calendar each year. Celebrating and showcasing global excellence in the field of eventing, this annual competition, scheduled for April 24-April 27, 2025, has been the Kentucky Horse Park’s signature event since 1978.
