Kentucky Derby Party Ideas (+ Bring the Derby Home Sweepstakes)
categories: get inspired, theme parties
The Kentucky Derby is coming up soon – Saturday, May 2nd – and even if you can’t make it to Churchill Downs yourself, this is SUCH a fun excuse to get together and throw a party at home!
You can go all out with a specific theme like Hats n’ Heels, Racing/Silks, Infield, etc – or keep it casual with simple cocktails, appetizers, and a good view of the flat screen! KentuckyDerbyParty.com has tons of great ideas for celebrating at home – from Derby-appropriate recipes by chef Bobby Flay to themed party ideas to Derby party invitations. (A few favorites from the invitation designs are pictured below.)
And if you’re REALLY looking for an excuse to party – here’s a good one: KentuckyDerbyParty.com is currently hosting the “Bring the Derby Home! Sweepstakes” where you can win a Derby party for you and 20 of your closest friends! The party is valued at over $3500 and includes a 32″ Toshiba Flat Screen! Just register on KentuckyDerbyParty.com by noon tomorrow (Friday, April 24th) to enter the sweepstakes – it only takes a minute!
(Learn more about the history & traditions of the KD here.)
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Love this!
Apr 23, 2009 at 10:03 am -
What a great website – so much info! Thanks for sharing.
Apr 23, 2009 at 10:38 am -
Thanks so much for posting this! I was born and raised in KY (now live in Nashville), and Derby celebrations are SO much fun!
Apr 23, 2009 at 11:59 am -
What a cool party that would be! and how fabulous is their logo!?
Apr 23, 2009 at 3:48 pm -
this makes me wanna find a reason to party!
Apr 23, 2009 at 5:05 pm -
http://eventstyle101.blogspot.com/2009/04/inspiration-board-louisville-kentucky.html
Apr 24, 2009 at 6:09 am -
Thanks for the inspiration board link, CeeCee! Looks great!
Apr 24, 2009 at 6:34 am
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listen… I’ve already bought my big hat for the big day! Who doesn’t want an excuse to wear a huge hat that would seem utterly ridiculous any other day. So I’d say Hats n’ Heels is the theme of the party. I like it! Great idea!
Big hats, a special cocktail and some Bobby Flay recipes. perfection! Thanks for the “nudge” to take the event one step further
Apr 25, 2009 at 7:50 am
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Thanks Jen….love your site =)
Apr 25, 2009 at 5:20 pm -
For betting at your party check out iBookie – iPhone or iPod touch application that handles Win, Place, Show betting.
http://www.assistronics.com/Assistronics/iBookie.html
Apr 28, 2009 at 9:26 am -
http://moderneve.blogspot.com/2009/04/derby-days.html
Apr 28, 2009 at 12:06 pm -
I am glad I am not the only one throwing a derby party!!! Check out my reinvented Mint Julep at http://www.floridagirlmidwest.blogspot.com
May 1, 2009 at 3:12 pm -
It is a nice party idea! I never thought about that so far! I might “steal” it for my next party!
May 14, 2009 at 10:54 pm
