About The Event

2025 Derby Fest at the Showgrounds

The ultimate Kentucky Derby experience at the Showgrounds on May 3rd, 2025, held in the infield of Sam Houston Race Park. This will be Houston's largest and most exciting Derby celebration, offering a day filled with live music, DJs, and an electrifying atmosphere, all complemented by jumbo screens to catch every moment of the race action.

Guests will have access to the Wine Garden, where a selection of wines will be available, Food Trucks, Crawfish, merchandise, wagering, as well as an exclusive all-inclusive VIP section with indoor and outdoor lounge seating, climate control, full bar service and premium catering for those looking to elevate their experience.  

SHRP North and South Gates open at 9:00 AM 

Showgrounds gates open at 10:00 AM 

First post time for SHRP at 10:30 AM  

VIP Amenities

 $175 Advance / $200 Day of 

Full bar service - with Mint Juleps and Oaks Lillies

Gourmet buffet

Mutuel betting facilities

Exclusive private lounge seating

Live television feed of the Kentucky Derby 

Comfortable lounge and table seating  

Viewing Platform 

Wine Garden with live music and DJ  

Large screen televisions for optimal viewing 

Luxury Restrooms - climate controlled 

Access to general admission vendors, exclusive Kentucky Derby merchandise, and food trucks 

General Admission Amenities

$35 Advance / $50 Day of 

Access to General Admission vendors, Kentucky Derby merchandise, and food trucks 

Limited outdoor seating options 

Mutuel wagering facilities

Large outdoor television for optimal viewing 

Lawn Chairs allowed 

Kentucky Derby Hat Contest 

Crawfish 

Live Music 

DJ 

Wine Garden 

Food Trucks