The Kentucky Derby Festival Debuts the 2026 Pegasus Pins
The Derby Festival is unveiling the design of its 2026 Pegasus Pin TODAY as part of the third annual Derby in December celebration at the Kentucky Derby Museum. The horseshoe-shaped pin boasts a translucent teal color, a signature shade of the Festival, and is trimmed in silver, the classic color of a horseshoe. The design also spotlights the Festival’s Pegasus symbol.
2026 marks the 54th edition of the Pin. The horseshoe shape is a nod to early Pegasus Pin designs from the 1970s. The last time the Pegasus Pin featured a horseshoe was in 1983. In recognition of another hallmark hue of the Festival, the rubber back clasp for the pin is pink.
The Kentucky Derby Festival is partnering with the Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs for the free day-long Derby in December event, held today (December 11) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Festival will be handing out a commemorative metal version of the 2026 Pegasus Pin to 100 guests throughout the day.
You can also pre-order a plastic 2026 Pegasus Pins beginning TODAY (Dec. 11) at PegasusPins.com. The plastic pins will be available at retail locations around Kentuckiana beginning in March 2026.