Don your finest attire and get ready to sip some mint juleps, place your bets and watch as the “fastest two minutes in sports” unfold at the following Kentucky Derby events in Las Vegas.
May 4: Las Vegas Derby Fashion Show and Watch Party
A melting pot of high fashion and classic derby day fun, the Las Vegas Derby Fashion Show and Watch Party, taking place at Vū Las Vegas, offers a glamorous experience for derby fans. Attendees can showcase their Derby-inspired attire while enjoying live coverage of the races from 20-ft. LED screens, an open bar, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, magicians, live music performances, betting stations and more. The fashion show follows the exciting sports event, with models walking in themed clothing curated by designers from Miami, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: $250 per person.
Tickets: eventbrite.com.
May 4: Derby Day: Kentucky Derby Event
Cheer on your favorite jockeys at Derby Day: Kentucky Derby Event at Circa Las Vegas, taking place from 2 to 5 p.m. This exciting event offers a luxe setting to catch the sporting event 60 stories above the Las Vegas Strip on the resort’s rooftop club, Legacy Club Rooftop Cocktails. In addition to catching the race, the Kentucky Derby event in Las Vegas will feature a Derby hat contest (with a $250 prize!), an open bar with specialty sips including the staple spritz and mint juleps, live music and much more.
Cost: $125 per person.
Tickets: circalasvegas.com.
May 4: 150th Derby Day Viewing Party
Back for its annual Kentucky Derby event in Las Vegas, Beer Park Las Vegas has returned bigger than ever to celebrate 150 years of the “fastest two minutes in sports.” This laidback watch party encourages fans to dress up in their Derby attire and fanciest hats as they enjoy festivities starting at 11 a.m. Kicking off the party is professional bugler Jason Levi, followed by flowing Champagne, mint juleps, a themed food lineup, live music performances and the race playing across a multitude of screens.
Cost: Standard admission starts at $200 for a table for two, and premium seating starts at $100 for a single bar seat.
Tickets: beerpark.com.
May 4: Sip and Design Kentucky Derby Floral Hats
Get into the Derby spirit with a creative twist at the Sip and Design Kentucky Derby Floral Hats event, taking place from 1 to 2 p.m. at The Wine Garden. This crafty event will invite guests to sip a glass of wine as they design their very own Kentucky Derby hat. This charming class will guide hat-makers as they design, execute and take home their hat to wear at one of the many Kentucky Derby events in Las Vegas.
Cost: $125 per person.
Tickets: thewinegardenlv.com.
May 4: 4th Annual Kappa Derby Day
Join The Las Vegas Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi/Diamond Foundation for its fourth year hosting a philanthropic Kentucky Derby event in Las Vegas at Springs Preserve. Proceeds from the celebration benefit the Diamond Foundation Scholarship Fund (a nonprofit aiding homeless individuals and providing college scholarships). The 4th Annual Kappa Derby Day event will feature a fashion show, best-dressed contest, dancing, live music, Southern fare, Derby sips and a race watch party.
Cost: $100 for general admission.
Tickets: eventbrite.com.