Historic Fasig-Tipton, renowned worldwide as a premier Thoroughbred auction company, offers an unexpectedly elegant venue for events of any size at its Newtown Paddocks division in Lexington.

Set in Bluegrass horse country along scenic Newtown Pike, Fasig-Tipton is just one mile from Interstate 64/75 and only minutes from downtown Lexington. Hotel accommodations are nearby.

Guests enter the grounds through impressive stone columns and iron gate. A tree-lined drive leads to ample paved parking and several easily accessible facilities.

These facilities offer a range of options for events, from rustic get-together to sophisticated gala, including the newly renovated Seattle Slew private dining room, with its abundant natural light, hand-crafted fieldstone and plank-fencing features, and reclaimed-wood bar.

From 7 to 700, Fasig-Tipton is Central Kentucky's destination for weddings, corporate meetings, intimate gatherings and celebrations.

For details and amenities on each of Fasig-Tipton's event spaces, see below. For a printable version, click button below.

Seattle Slew Room

$5,000 all-day rental

Create an unforgettable wedding reception or holiday party in the spacious Seattle Slew private dining room, the showplace venue at Fasig-Tipton. The Seattle Slew room makes an iconic Bluegrass horse country statement, with its hand-crafted fieldstone and plank-fencing features and reclaimed-wood bar.

Perfect for weddings, banquets, conferences, meetings, holiday parties, large rehearsal dinners, small- to medium-size trade shows.

• Estimated capacity:

  • 200-250 for seated dining with buffet

  • 250-275 seated dining with plated meal

  • 175-225 for seated dining with buffet and dance floor

  • 275-300 for cocktail reception

• Wi-fi: Yes

• Integrated TV and sound system: Yes (Technology access fee may apply.)

• Restrooms: Yes

• Tables and chairs: Yes (in limited quantity)

The Kentucky Room and Outdoor Walking Ring

$2,500 all-day rental

Host a cocktail reception in the popular Kentucky Room, appointed with reclaimed barn siding, polished concrete floor and glass garage doors that can open onto a landscaped paddock.

Perfect for cocktail parties, reunions, small weddings.

• Estimated capacity:

  • 100-125 for seated dining with buffet

  • 125-150 for seated dining with plated meal

  • 75-100 for seated dining with buffet and dance floor

  • 150-200 for cocktail reception

  • Capacity is doubled if adjacent Outdoor Walking Ring is incorporated.

• Wi-fi: Yes

• Integrated TV and sound system: Yes (Technology access fee may apply.)

• Restrooms: Yes

• Tables and chairs: Yes (in limited quantity)

Pavilion Bar and Sales Arena

$1,500 all-day rental

Gather friends for a cocktail party in the Pavilion Bar, with your very own expansive bar and table seating for 100. Ask about our specialty pizza kitchen to delight your guests!

Perfect for midsize receptions and holiday parties, card tournaments, reunions, rehearsal dinners, tour groups.

• Estimated capacity:

  • 150-200 for cocktail reception

  • 100-125 for seated dining/plated or buffet meal

  • 750 theater seating in sales arena

• Wi-fi: Yes

• Integrated TV and sound system: Yes (Technology access fee may apply.)

• Restrooms: Yes

• Tables and chairs: Yes (in limited quantity)

Indoor Walking Ring/
Windy Corner Room and Bar

$1,500 all-day rental

Host a rustic reception or hoedown in the Indoor Walking Ring, which includes a 360-degree auctioneer’s booth for live fund-raising auctions. The ring can also be transformed into a chic country reception or party room. Massive sliding doors can open to Outdoor Walking Ring.

Perfect for casual receptions and fund raisers, antique shows and trade shows.

• Estimated capacity:

  • 200-250 for seated dining with buffet

  • 225-275 for seated dining with plated meal

  • 75-225 for seated dining with buffet and dance floor

  • 75-300 for cocktail reception

• Wi-fi: Yes

• Integrated TV and sound system: Yes (Technology access fee may apply.)

• Restrooms: Yes

• Tables and chairs: Yes (in limited quantity)

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