Potential customers are waiting for you at Derby Festival events.

With more than 1.5 million spectators attending Derby Festival events, there are many opportunities for companies to market their products and services to a captive audience. From small food vendors to national companies looking to introduce a new product, the Festival has an array of venues to meet varying needs.

• For sampling opportunities and product marketing, contact the Derby Festival Marketing Department at 502.584.6383. or dscheiman@kdf.org.
• For Food and Beverage concessions contact Centerplate (502) 852-3585.
• For Merchandise Vending Opportunities, download and complete the application below. Please be aware some items will not be considered for sale by outside vendors. Click here to see a complete list of items not be sold by outside vendors.
• The Kentucky Derby Festival® strives to insure that its volunteers and vendors reflect the diversity of our community. In order to produce this world-class spectacle, the Festival contracts with several minority and female-owned businesses.
• For inclusion in the Festival’s minority vendor database, please complete our Supplier Business Profile. Please forward all other inquiries to srobinson@kdf.org

Vending Application (doc)
Vending Application (pdf)