With the Kentucky Derby just a little less than a week away, what are your plans for watching? I know I’ll be cheering while watching the race on the big screens at the National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame again this year as their guest judge in the food competition! But if you’re still in the dark with no plans and feel like leaving the cave you spent most of winter in (like me), here are your options for Derby Day 2017.
Derby Day Party at National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame
I’ve attended this event since its very first year, and I’ll be there again in a week celebrating not only this exciting race, but the history of horse racing in general. I love being at the Racing Museum for Derby Day – because if you can’t physically be at the actual race, you might as well be at the National Museum dedicated to the sport.
DETAILS
May 6th, 3:30-7pm
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Fee: $25 -$85
More info, click here.
Bulleit Derby Party at Bourbon Room
If you’re gonna get your mint julep on, I feel like a bar dedicated to bourbon is probably the place to be. Bourbon Room will have the mint juleps flowing, while also releasing a “rare” Bulleit Cask Strength.
DETAILS
May 6th, 12-7pm
Bourbon Room, Saratoga Springs
Fee: Free
More info, click here.
2017 Derby Day Party at Prime at Saratoga National
The coveted Derby Day Party at Prime is super popular, with outdoor concession food items, beer, wine and spirits vendors as well as a jumbo-tron to watch the live race. Live music by Funk Evolution from 6-10pm will bring this party long into the night, so if you’ve got stamina and really want to celebrate, this might just be the perfect party for you.
DETAILS
May 6th, 4pm-10pm
Prime at Saratoga National
FEE: $25 Admission OR $95 VIP Blue Stone Tent Tickets
More info, click here.
Kings Derby Party
If you love going to the Saratoga Race Course, you might as well celebrate Derby Day right across the street at Kings Tavern. Starting at 3:30pm, Kings Tavern will have Makers Mark mint juleps, beer sampling, food specials, live music, raffles prizes and much more.
DETAILS
May 6th, 3:30pm-???
Kings Tavern
FEE: Free
More info, click here.
The Barrelhouse Derby Party
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