The Kentucky Derby is the most famous horse race and is held the first Saturday of May every year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It is often referred to as the "most exciting two minutes in sports".
The attendance at the Kentucky Derby ranks first over all other stakes races in North America. But the Kentucky Derby isn’t just about a horse race, it’s also a good excuse for racing fans to gather together at elaborate parties that are held annually in Louisville a few weeks prior to, and on the day of the actual race. And the best news is, you don’t have to live in Kentucky or even place a bet to celebrate this event, wherever you live!
My husband and I went the year Barbero won and my hat even made it onto the race track on the head of a sports photographer.
So what do you need for a great Derby Party?
- Big Screen TV to watch the pre-race events and the actual Run for the Roses.
- Fun décor associated with the Kentucky Derby
- Traditional Southern Food and Drink
- Fun friends
You can read our complete
Kentucky Derby Party Ideas article, plus we've got recipes for
Mint Juleps and other Southern Fare, decorating tips, entertaining ideas and more.
Astound your guests with your knowledge of who won every race back to 1875? We've got a
list of all the winners, but here's a short list of the winners back to 2000 that should be easy to memorize before your guests arrive.
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