Charleston’s 2023 Kentucky Derby Parties

May 5, 2023

4:00 PM

Looking for some Kentucky Derby plans? Look below for a few options (all events take place on Saturday, May 6th; check back for updates):

The Alley
- Special derby menu and live bluegrass from the Bluestone Ramblers
- Horse picking contest with your shot at $200 in house cash
- Drink specials:
  - $7 House Mint Juleps
  - $12 Woodford Mint Juleps
  - $8 Frose’
  - $12 domestic beer buckets
  - Triple Crown Sliders
The Cedar Room at The Cigar Factory
- Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding (CATR) will host their second annual Derby Party. The event benefits their Student Scholarship Program
- Open from 4:30 pm to 8 pm
- Premium viewing of the big race
- Classic Southern fare
- Betting raffles
- A silent auction featuring rare Kentucky bourbons and exotic trips
- A live auction
Islander 71
- Live music from Me & Mr. Jones (4:30 pm to 8 pm)
  - Alyce from Me & Mr. Jones will be playing throughout the event and announcing winners of the prizes
- Woodford sponsored promos and tastings
- Satellite Mint Julep Bar
- Prizes for Best Derby Hat and Winner of Chosen Horse
- Pre-lim Race at 5:27 pm
- Official Derby Race at 6:57 pm
The Rooftop at The Vendue
- From May 4th through the 6th, the rooftop destination will host “Cinco-3PO de Derby Days: A Rooftop Trilogy”
- Thursday and Friday are dedicated to Star Wars related events and Cinco de Mayo
- On Saturday, May 6th, it's time to don your finest hats and watch the Kentucky Derby live on the big screen
  - Compete in the Derby Hat Contest for a $100 bar tab
  - Mint Juleps available throughout the day
- Click here for more info
Tavern & Table
- Derby party to feature:
  - Live music with Brotherman (4 pm to 7 pm)
  - Chance to win $200 in the annual hat contest and another $100 for picking the winning horse.
  - Open all day, but the race takes off at 6:57 pm
  - Click here for more info
The Watch
- Off To The Races: Derby Day at The Watch
- Open from 11 am to 11 pm
- Mint Juleps available

Know of another party? E-mail me at christian@holycitysinner.com.