Attending the 2016 Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most exciting sports events of the year. Each May, a selection of the fastest horses in the world gather at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky to race for the roses. In 2016, the Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May 7th. As attending the Derby is a dream for many sports fan, you would be wise to start planning now if you hope to be there in person to witness the Fastest Two Minutes in Sports.

Louisville, Kentucky is easy to access from anywhere around the United States. Served by Louisville International Airport, those attending the race can fly into the air in no more than a few hours from any location around the continental U.S. Of course, booking hotels rooms well in advance is a good idea, as is securing your ticket to the event itself. There are plenty of other activities to enjoy in and around Louisville, so feel free to extend your trip for a few days on either side of the race.

Sure, you can stay home and watch the running of the Kentucky Derby from your couch, but the experience of being there in person is something you will never forget. The incredible power of the horses moving around the track, along with the electricity of the huge crowd, make the Kentucky Derby one of the most popular sporting events in the world. Start planning now so you can make the necessary arrangements to see the 2016 Kentucky Derby live and in person.