Mud wrestling, a human mountain, lawn parties and plenty of horsing around.
While Churchill Downs may feel like an elegant day filled with expensive dresses and hats during the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, just located on the other side of the track, you'll find a different atmosphere in the infield.
You can still find extraordinary outfits in the infield, but people there also make up their owns vibes — bringing eccentric costumes, lawn decorations and sometimes some inflatables!
Ahead of the Run for the Roses May 2, see some of the photos we've taken over the years in the infield at Churchill Downs.
2025 infield at Churchill Downs
2024 infield at Churchill Downs
2023 infield at Churchill Downs
2022 infield at Churchill Downs
2021 infield at Churchill Downs
2020 with no infield crowd at Churchill Downs
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Churchill Downs was empty for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
2019 infield at Churchill Downs
2018 infield at Churchill Downs
2017 infield at Churchill Downs
See more photos through the years of the infield at Churchill Downs
Ray Padilla is the lead digital producer for The Courier Journal.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky Derby infield photos through the years showcasing the fun
