Welcome to Railbird! We're so excited to once again open the gates of Red Mile Gaming and Racing for an amazing weekend of live music. Going VIP is an amazing way to enjoy the festival, and we have many perks in place to ensure a great experience. Reading through this guide will help you know where to go, what your VIP ticket includes, and what you won’t want to miss out on! We can’t wait to see you soon!
- Bring your festival wristband
- BOX OFFICE LOCATION AND HOURS
- WRISTBAND ACTIVATION
- Check our BAG POLICY
- Review our ALLOWED AND PROHIBITED ITEMS
- SAFETY AT RAILBIRD
How to Dress & What to Bring
Dress for comfort and be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out the door. The festival grounds are a combination of paved surfaces, grass, and mulch, so choose your footwear accordingly. We recommend a hat, sunglasses, and a jacket for the chilly evenings, but if you forget anything, the Festival Store (or the dedicated VIP Lounge merchandise store) has lots of great merchandise offerings! Don’t forget your reusable water bottle for use at the complimentary water refill station.
Railbird is located at Red Mile Gaming and Racing
1200 Red Mile Rd, Lexington, KY 40504 .
- DATES & HOURS OF RAILBIRD
- GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL
- VIP/PLATINUM DEDICATED ENTRANCE LANE: Dedicated entrance lane into festival located on the LEFT of the main entrance lanes. During peak festival entry times, security may open this lane to all guests.
Don’t forget about these fun perks:
- *NEW* in 2026! Express checkout lane at main festival store. For both artist and festival merch. Look for the Platinum & VIP lane sign!
- Join us from 3:15–4:00 PM to catch magician Carl Michael, known as "The Celebrities' Magician" roaming the lounge. Blending storytelling, mentalism, and astonishing close-up illusions, Carl creates unforgettable experiences that leave audiences amazed.