Social Events

Come join your fellow Colonels for a special day trip to Louisville and Frankfort!

On Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, we will begin our journey with a tour of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels National Headquarters in Louisville, followed by a group lunch. Afterward, we will travel to Frankfort for a private tour of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, led by our very own chapter member, Colonel Fred Mozenter.

To make travel easy and enjoyable, we are taking a 15‑passenger van. Seating is limited and will be filled on a first‑come, first‑served basis. The cost of the van and fuel will be divided equally among all attendees. Lunch will be at your own expense, while both the headquarters tour and the distillery tour are complimentary.

This is a prepaid reservation of $20 per person, with no refunds being provided in the event that you must cancel. This fee has been averaged out per person to cover the van rental and fuel cost.

We look forward to sharing this memorable day of fellowship, history, and Kentucky tradition with you.

NOTE: 

📍 Meeting Location: We’ll meet and park in the Southland Christian Church lot closest to Home Depot at 2349 Richmond Rd.

⏰ Arrival & Departure: Please plan to arrive no later than 9:45 AM. We will be departing promptly at 10:00 AM.

🕒 Duration: The outing should last about 8 hours, with an expected return to Lexington by 6:00 PM.

Patio season is here! Come join your fellow Colonels for an evening on the patio of Merrick Inn on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 5 - 7 PM.

 Merrick Inn has a beautiful patio and hopefully the weather will be gorgeous. They do have a covered area and if necessary, we could go to their indoor bar. But THINK POSITIVE! Merrick Inn has a nice menu for appetizers or dinner.

Prices start at $16 and most entrees are in the $30 range. We hope to see you in May!

  HOKC Homecoming Weekend 2026. Saturday, November 6 - 7th, 2026. Headquarters will once again host the annual Homecoming event in Louisville, KY this year. Members of our Thoroughbred Chapter are planning to participate on Saturday, November 7th by attending the races at Churchill Downs.

We have been informed that tickets for the event will go on sale in June (exact date TBA). Pricing has not yet been finalized; however, as a reference point, tickets were $130 each in 2025. At this time, our chapter intends to purchase at least one table (each table seats for eight) and may secure a second table—or additional seats—if there is sufficient interest and commitment from our members.

For planning purposes, we are currently using the previous price of $130 per ticket, with the understanding that the final cost may increase once official pricing is released. To ensure accurate planning and timely purchase when tickets become available, we are asking interested attendees to pre-pay. This will allow us to confirm our headcount and have the necessary funds on hand to secure the seats promptly.

Our goal is to ensure that members of this chapter who attend are seated together at the same table(s) throughout the day. To secure your seat(s), please use the link provided here