Keeneland Bluegrass International Cup & Evening in the Gardens
About
The Keeneland Bluegrass International Cup and Evening in the Gardens are annual events benefitting the Fayette Alliance Foundation and the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Foundation.
Keeneland Bluegrass International Cup
๐๏ธ Friday, September 5, 2025
๐ 5:00 p.m.
๐Mt. Brilliant Farm,
4424 Huffman Mill Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
Attendees will enjoy a thrilling high-goal polo match with exquisite food, live music, and dancing โ all on the grounds ofย Mt. Brilliant Farm, an equine farm with a landscape that showcases why Lexington is the โHorse Capital of the World.โ
With Keeneland as the title sponsor, the Bluegrass International Cup is held the Friday before the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, the worldโs largest and most important sale of Thoroughbred racing prospects.
The Bluegrass International Cup benefits the Fayette Alliance Foundation and the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Foundation, raising funds to further sustainable growth and cancer research in Lexington, KY.
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Evening in the Gardens
Due to its incredible success, Evening in the Gardens has become an annual tradition leading up to the polo festivities and is always held the night before the Bluegrass International Cup. This year’s Evening in the Gardens event will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
175 guests enjoy gourmet food and signature cocktails while partaking in a live auction in an unparalleled and elegant setting.
Sponsors
Keeneland Bluegrass International Cup
Evening in the Gardens
If you have questions about sponsorships for either of these events, please contact jared@fayettealliance.com for more information.