Venues

Historic Fasig-Tipton, renowned worldwide as a premier Thoroughbred auction company, offers an 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.

Impressive stone columns, lush landscaping and an intricate iron gate frame the entry. 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 dining room, with its abundant natural light, hand-crafted fieldstone and plank-fencing features, and reclaimed-wood bar.
From 30 to 300, 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.

Seattle Slew

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.

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Kentucky Room

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.

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Indoor Walking Ring

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 be opened to Outdoor Walking Ring.
Perfect for casual receptions and fundraisers, antique shows and trade shows.

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Fasig Elite Sales Bar

Host large gatherings in the iconic Elite Sales Bar with theater style seating for up to 700 guests. Perfect for conferences, wedding ceremonies and live auctions.
Gather friends for a cocktail party in the Elite Bar overlooking the Sales Arena, with your very own expansive bar and table seating for 100.
Perfect for midsize receptions and holiday parties, reunions, rehearsal dinners, tour groups.

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Large Outdoor Pavilion

$800 additional

Estimated capacity:
25 outdoor tables / 100 chairs
100-200 for cocktail reception

House linen, flatware, glassware, plateware available for $20 per person

Walking Ring Pavilion

$350 additional
Estimated capacity:
100-150 for cocktail reception
50-100 for additional seating with KY Room or indoor walking ring

House linen, flatware, glassware, plateware available for $20 per person

Outdoor Spaces

both require rental of an interior space

ALL RENTALS INCLUDE

Wi-fi • Integrated TV & sound system (technology access fee may apply) • Restrooms
Linens, decor, and select furnishings may be additional. See our preferred rental services and vendors here.