Kentucky Derby Day parties, events in Cincinnati and NKY
The country's most celebrated horse race takes place 100 miles down I-71 in Louisville, but we know that not everyone will be making that journey, but you can still dress up in your finery, don a wild, wonderful hat, sip some mint juleps and enjoy the race.
The 2022 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 7, at Churchill Downs with a post time scheduled for 6:57 p.m.
Not feeling like making the trek to the track? Here's a look at some Cincinnati-area spots celebrating Derby Day with parties, soirees and other shenanigans. We're betting it will be a good time.
Cincinnati-area Derby parties
Queen City Derby Party, 3-10:30 p.m., Savannah Center, 5533 Chappell Crossing Blvd., West Chester. Fundraiser for Delta Gamma Lambda Foundation. Contests for best dressed and best hat, live performances, open bar and more. $70-$160. queencityderbyparty.com. SOLD OUT.
Kentucky Derby Party, noon-11 p.m., Higher Gravity at Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Drink specials. Wear your patterns and fancy hats. Best dressed wins prize.
Get Down & Derby, 4 p.m., The Roosevelt Room, 7500 Bales St., West Chester Township. Watch party with drink specials, prizes and giveaways for best dressed.
Derby Party, The Banks, Downtown. Live music 2-5 p.m. by Heather Roush & the Heartstrings, followed by viewing party and cocktail specials.
Run for the Roses, 2-8 p.m., Fueled Collective, 3825 Edwards Road, Norwood. Catered food, special derby cocktails, live music and race on 15 TVs. $30-$75. eventbrite.com.
Esoteric Kentucky Derby Garden Party, 5 p.m., Esoteric Brewery, 918 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills. DJ spins tunes on the patio, food, cocktails and beer. Watch the fastest two minutes in sports and wear your derby best.
2022 NBYC Derby Party, 4:30-8 p.m., Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Road, North College Hill. Door prizes, 19 bottle bourbon collection raffle, women's best hat contest. Catered dinner. $35. Reservations due by May 4. northbendyachtclub.org.
Brunch & Brims Derby Day Party, 2-6 p.m., Artologe Studio, 1010 Race St., Downtown. Catered brunch, bottomless mimosas, 90s throwback soundtrack, cash bar and Derby Day vibes. $60. artologe.com.
Northern Kentucky Derby parties
Derby Day Party, 3:30 p.m. Dinsmore Homestead, 5656 Burlington Pike, Burlington. Celebrate the running of the roses on the front lawn of this historic homestead. Derby-inspired buffet, ladies hat contest, house tours, silent auction, music, cash bar and the race broadcast live. $65 per person. Advance registration required: dinsmorefarm.org.
Run for the Roses on the Levee, 4-8 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Pre-race fun includes dance party, inflatable games and activities, live music, contests for best hat, raffles and race watching on jumbo screens. Free. newportonthelevee.com.
10th Anniversary Derby Party, 3 p.m., Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar, 629 Main St., Covington. Barrel release, new merchandise, derby viewing, drink specials, BBQ while it lasts, cornhole and more. facebook.com.
Derby Day Party, 11 a.m., Braxton Brewing Co., 27 W. Seventh St., Covington. Featuring Braxton's Kentucky Home Mint Julep Style Ale, bourbon specials, prizes for best dressed, photo booth, bouncy horses and a DJ.
Kentucky Derby Party, 2-8 p.m., Zazou Grill & Pub, 502 W. Sixth St., Covington. Benefits Jordan McFaull Memorial Scholarship Fund. Ticket includes 2 drink tickets, southern food and race shown on multiple TVs. Raffles. $50-up. eventbrite.com.
Derby Party, 4 p.m., Crazy Fox Saloon, 901 Washington St., Newport. Mint juleps, prizes for best derby hats.
Rich's Derby Day Soiree, 4 p.m., Rich's Proper Food & Drink, 701 Madison Ave., Covington. Derby-inspired food menu, drink specials, prizes for best dressed and best hat, door prizes, live music after the race. Reservations recommended. exploretock.com/richsproper/event/337577/derby-day-soiree.
Derby Watch Party, 4-9 p.m., American Legion Post 11, 22 E. Sixth St., Newport. Bourbon raffle, drinks specials and watch party for the race.
Kentucky Derby Party, 6 p.m., Mac's Pizza Pub Mainstrasse, 604 Main St., Covington. Mint juleps, food and derby race. Live music afterward.
Derby Party, 4 p.m., Keystone Bar & Grill, 313 Greenup St., Covington. Wear your derby hats and seersucker attire and join the fun. $6 mint juleps and chance to watch the race.
Derby Day at Covington Yard, 11 a.m., Covington Yard, 401 Greenup St., Covington. Break out your finest hats, dresses and bow ties and celebrate the race. Games, photo booth and drink specials. Kids and dogs welcome.
American Legion Post 203 Derby Party, 3 p.m., 3801 Winston Ave., Covington. Hat contests, split the pot, appetizers and more.
Kentucky Derby Party at The Legion, noon-10 p.m., American Legion Post 4, 8385 US 42, Florence. Watch the race on the big screen, food and drink specials.
7th Annual Kentucky Derby Party, 4-9 p.m., Pride Park, 5614 Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill. Fundraiser for the Jill & Denny Coleman Scholarship Fund.
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