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The Kentucky Derby is run on the first Saturday in May each year. Racing fans have been hosting Derby parties at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, since the first running of the race in 1875. If you'd like to join in the fun, plan your guest guest and read on to learn how to throw a Kentucky Derby party at home.
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The Kentucky Derby is run on the first Saturday in May each year. Racing fans have been hosting Derby parties at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, since the first running of the race in 1875. If you'd like to join in the fun, plan your guest guest and read on to learn how to throw a Kentucky Derby party at home.
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Introduction
- The Kentucky Derby is first leg of the triple crown of thoroughbred racing. There are many traditions associated with the Derby; you'll want to incorporate as many as possible into your Derby party.
Step 1: Make Sure You Have a the Right TV
- The focal point of your party will be watching the race. Although its brief, you'll want your guests to be able to join in the fun. If you don't have a large screen TV, you may want to rent one for the day.
Step 2: Plan Your Kentucky Derby Party Menu
- Aim for a southern atmosphere with the food and drink. Here are a few ideas:
- Beverages: Mint juleps, Southern Comfort punch, lemonade and sweet iced tea
- Appetizers: Crackers with shrimp butter, black-eyed-pea salsa, pimento cheese dip, benedictine stuffed cherry tomatoes
- Entrees: Grits-and-sausage soufflé Cajun shrimp, Kentucky ham, bison glazed with bourbon , barbeque
- Breads: Sweet potato biscuits
- Dessert: Chocolate chess pie, bourbon balls
Step 3: Select Derby Activities
- Integrating a few Kentucky Derby or racing themed activities will guarantee your guests have a good time.
- Print up race cards, and hand out play money, so the guests can bet on the races.
- Extravagant hats are a Derby tradition. Let guests know they are expected to wear a hat, and give prizes in several categories.
- Have a Kentucky Derby trivia contest.
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