Experience Keeneland November
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
Highlights Dining Bars Hospitality Shopping COVID-19 Protocols
Schedule of Events
Preview Days | Sunday, Nov. 7 - Tuesday, Nov. 9
Book 1 | Wednesday, Nov. 10 | Sale begins at 1 PM
Book 2 | Thursday, Nov. 11 – Friday, Nov. 12 | Sale begins at 10 AM
Sale Continues through Friday, Nov. 19 | Sale begins at 10 AM
Horses of Racing Age | Friday, Nov. 19 | Sale begins following the Breeding Stock
Events & Highlights
Join us in celebration of the world's most prominent breeding stock sale, Keeneland November.
Barn 8 Hospitality
Barn 8 was designed to elevate your Keeneland experience by providing complimentary food, beverages, and lounge space centrally located among our Book 1 Barns. Enjoy hot coffee and cocoa, beer, and delicious soups and sandwiches without leaving the action.
Everyone is invited to enjoy the charm, comfort, and convenience of Barn 8 during our November Preview days.
Sunday, Nov. 7 – Tuesday, Nov. 9
7 AM – 3 PM Tin Can Roaster
11 AM – 3 PM Complimentary Food & Beverages
Book 1 Brunch
Celebrate Book 1 with a complimentary brunch hosted in Keeneland’s Sales Pavilion. Kick off November Book 1 with signature cocktails and light bites while viewing the exceptional selection of offerings from prominent bloodlines from around the world.
Wednesday, Nov. 10
11 AM – 1 PM
Complimentary Brunch
Horses of Racing Age Sale
New for 2021 Keeneland will offer a single session dedicated to racehorses on the final day of the November Sale. This closing session features a selection of breeding stock early followed by a full group of promising horses of racing age, and is positioned perfectly on the calendar during the transition to winter racing.
Friday, Nov. 19
Following the Breeding Stock Sale
Pavilion Dining
While at Keeneland for the November Sale enjoy a variety of our food and beverage options at a number of our indoor and outdoor locations.
(G1) Grill
A rotating selection of artisan salads, sushi, daily specialties and more.
Sunday, Nov. 7 - Tuesday, Nov. 9
11 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 19
7 AM - End of Sale
Breakfast ends at 11 AM
(G1) Express
Select from a variety of artisan salads, specialty soups and more.
Sunday, Nov. 7 - Tuesday, Nov. 9
7 AM – 4PM
Breakfast ends at 11 AM
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 19
11 AM - End of Sale
Pavilion Bar
Order drinks and a variety of sandwich offerings directly from the bar.
Sunday, Nov. 7 - Tuesday, Nov. 9
11 AM - 4 PM Bar Service Only
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 19
11 AM - End of Sale
Limestone Coffee
Premium coffee and tea
Sunday, Nov. 7 - Tuesday, Nov. 9
7 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 19
7 AM - End of Sale
Cajun
See what happens when the Bluegrass meets the Bayou.
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 19
11 AM- 4:30 PM
Terrace Grill
Carefully crafted burrito bowls built to perfection on the patio.
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 19
11 AM - End of Sale
Additional Dining
Explore these additional dining options beyond the Sales Pavilion for breakfast and lunch.
Track Kitchen
Open for breakfast and lunch both dine-in and to-go.
Sunday, Nov. 7 - Tuesday Nov. 9
5 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 19
5 AM - 5 PM
Pick-Up Beginning at 6 AM
Barn Delivery Beginning at 7:15 AM
Breakfast ends at 11 AM
Barn Cart
Grab & go sandwiches and drinks are available on this roving Barn Cart.
Tuesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 19
11 AM - 3 PM
Bar Service
Sip beer, wine, spirits and cocktails in a number of locations around the Sales Pavilion.
Northern Dancer Bourbon Bar
A quaint bar offering high-end cocktails and canned beer.
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 19
11 AM - 30 Minutes After End of Sale
Pavilion Bar
Perfect for a cocktail or beer conveniently located next to the Sales Ring
Sunday, Nov. 7 - Tuesday, Nov. 9
11 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 19
11 AM - 30 Minutes After End of Sale
Terrace Bar
The Terrace Bar provides full-bar service just outside of the Sales Pavilion behind the holding ring.
Sunday, Nov. 7 - Tuesday, Nov. 9
11 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 19
11 AM - 30 Minutes After End of Sale
Show Barn Bar
Offering open-air bar service, the Show Barn Bar is located on the far-left side of the Show Barn, near Barn 18.
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 19
11 AM - 30 Minutes After End of Sale
Brick Patio Bar
Enjoy cocktails and light bar snacks underneath a tent at the entrance of the sales pavilion.
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 19
11 AM - 30 Minutes After End of Sale
Horsemen’s Hospitality
Keeneland is committed to delivering an outstanding experience both on our grounds and in Lexington. Our Horsemen Relations Manager, Morgan Richardson, is available to answer any questions about the sale and provide assistance throughout your visit.
Contact Horsemen's Hospitality
Amenities
From start to finish, Keeneland is pleased to extend a number of services to ensure that your experience goes smoothly and comfortably during the November Breeding Stock Sale.
Complimentary Golf Cart Services
For your convenience, golf carts are available throughout the grounds. To request a cart to pick you up, please text "RIDE" to 84700.
Complimentary Valet Parking
Keeneland offers complimentary valet parking. To request your car in advance, please text "VALET" to 84700.
Airport Transportation
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is located directly across from Keeneland and is the most convenient location to fly into when making your trip. Keeneland offers complimentary transportation to Blue Grass Airport and TAC Air. To arrange, please call 859-288-4322.
Internet Access and Business Services
Wi-FI is available on the grounds through the "KEENELAND GUEST" network. Complimentary support services are available in the Business Center located in the Sales Pavilion including charging stations, computer and printer access.
Complimentary Beverages
Coffee and tea are offered all day in the Limestone Café, as well as in the Holding Ring and at the Tincan Roaster.
Shopping
We are delighted to offer 20% off merchandise at The Keeneland Shop and Keeneland Mercantile when you present your Digital Access Card.
The Keeneland Shop
Our very own gift-shop, located on-property at Keeneland, for your Keeneland and racing-themed goods.
Keeneland Mercantile
Shop beautifully crafted goods from regional craftsmen at Lexington's newest retail destination, conveniently located downtown next to City Center.
The 9th Annual Sporting Art Auction
This auction represents an inspired collaboration between Keeneland and the country’s premier gallery of fine sporting art and contemporary British figurative painting, Cross Gate Gallery. The 9th Annual Sporting Art Auction will take place following the November Breeding Stock Sale.
Sunday, Nov. 21
Upcoming Events
Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale
Jan 10 -14, 2022
Keeneland Spring Race Meet
April 8 - 29, 2022
Keeneland Horses of Racing Age Sale
May 2, 2022
Keeneland Fall Meet
October 7 - 29, 2022
Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland
November 4 - 5, 2022
COVID-19 Protocols
The health and safety of Keeneland patrons and employees is of paramount importance. Keeneland encourages vaccinations for all eligible individuals. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing and based on CDC, state and local guidance, masks are recommended indoors regardless of vaccination status. For additional safety, all Keeneland employees are required to mask indoors regardless of vaccination status, and unvaccinated employees will continue testing weekly throughout the fall. At this time, there will not be a credential required for access to Keeneland’s grounds.
For your safety, masks and hand sanitizer will be available. Rapid tests will be available and administered in Keeneland First Aid within the Sales Pavilion.
