GEORGETOWN, KY. – April 11, 2023 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, Ky., will host its 18th Annual Homecoming event on Sunday, May 7th, 2023 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Homecoming event tickets are $40 for the general public and $20 for Old Friends Clubhouse members (children 12 and under are free). For tickets, go to www.oldfriendsequine.org or CLICK HERE.
The day will include a barbecue buffet lunch provided by Proud Mary, farm tours, live Bluegrass music, and live and silent auctions of racing memorabilia, collectible stallion halters, artwork, jewelry, books, and much more. There will also be an art sale in the shed near the office.
Old Friends, a non-profit organization, is home to such retired luminaries of the turf as 1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, Silver Charm; multiple graded-stakes winner, Lava Man; Belmont Stakes winners Touch Gold, Sarava, Birdstone, and Ruler On Ice; three-time Santa Anita Handicap winner, Game On Dude; 2012 Breeders’ Cup Turf and Arlington Million winner, Little Mike; 2005 Wood Memorial winner Bellamy Road; one-eyed, fan-favorite and third-place finisher in the 2017 Belmont Stakes, Patch; and two-time Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner, Stormy Liberal.
The event is rain or shine. For additional information please call the farm at (502) 863-1775.
Old Friends 18th Annual Homecoming
Sunday, May 7, 2023
12:00 p.m. (noon) – 4:00 p.m.
Old Friends Farm
1841 Paynes Depot Rd
Georgetown, Ky. 40324
