Kentucky Derby 2025 Gates Open. The riders will take to the gates as fans watch “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” the running 2025 kentucky derby presented by woodford reserve takes place at 6:50 pm. There are few things more iconic than the run for the roses and this banner year promises to be one for the history books.

Here is a lexington list and guide of the best weekend events around central kentucky on friday, saturday and sunday if you are bored and need things to do including festivals, live music. Thurby celebrates the heart of kentucky’s culture, bringing together the trifecta of bourbon, bluegrass, and thoroughbred racing.