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Get Down & Derby Party | Happenlist

Nightlife

Get Down & Derby Party

Name: Get Down & Derby Party
Start: 2026-05-02T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-02T15:00:00+00:00
Location: IVR Restaurant & Bar

Dance all day and catch the Derby on big screens at this lively patio party.

When: Sat · May 2; 1:00 PM – 10:00 AM
Where: IVR Restaurant & Bar; Milwaukee
Cost: Free · RSVP; 21+

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Get Down & Derby Party

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The details

The Get Down & Derby Party is back for its fourth year, bringing the excitement of the Kentucky Derby to downtown Milwaukee. Held at On Tap Bar & Restaurant, this event offers a full day of entertainment with a DJ dance party, drink specials, and various contests. It's a great way to enjoy the Derby atmosphere without heading to the track.

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For those looking to elevate their experience, the VIP Winner's Circle provides a touch of luxury with reserved seating, champagne, and a charcuterie display. Whether you're there for the races or the party, it's a festive way to spend a Saturday. Consider booking a stay at the Brewhouse Inn & Suites for added convenience and perks.

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💡 For Driving / parking

Street parking is available, but it can fill up quickly during events. Consider arriving early or using a rideshare service to avoid parking hassles.

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💡 For Date night

For a more intimate experience, book a table in the VIP Winner's Circle area. It includes champagne and a charcuterie display, perfect for a special date.

From the organizer▾

Join us at On Tap Bar & Restaurant and the Brewhouse Inn & Suites in downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 2, for our 4th Annual Get Down & Derby Party out on the patio! This FREE event will feature an all-day DJ dance party, amazing drink specials, hundreds of dollars in prizes, best-dressed contests, human horse races, plus over a dozen large-screen televisions inside and outside to watch the Kentucky Derby Races on! Upgrade your experience by purchasing tickets to our VIP Winner's Circle area for $100 for a four-top table and $150 for a six-top table, which includes guaranteed non-patio seating, access to the charcuterie and crudité display, a bottle of champagne, and a gift bag. Looking to make a night out of it? The Brewhouse Inn & Suites is offering an overnight package with exclusive perks including discounted access to our VIP Winner's Circle area, early check-in at 1:00 PM, and late check-out at 12:00 PM. Reservations for this all-inclusive package can be made online here - https://brewhousesuites.com/package-offers/get-down-derby-package

— On Tap Bar & Restaurant

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The lineup

1 act

★ DJ
DJ

Dress to impress for the best-dressed contestYour excuse for a day-drinking dance partyBring your crew for the ultimate Derby experience

Good for…

A proper date night Meeting new people

Price

FREE

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The venue

IVR Restaurant & Bar

10950 Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee

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