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SAT · MAY 2 · 1:00 PM – 10:00 AM

Get Down & Derby Party

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IVR Restaurant & Bar· 10950 Good Hope Rd
21+ · RSVP Required
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Dance all day and catch the Derby on big screens at this lively patio party.

Part I

The details

About this event

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.

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.

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

Getting in

  • RSVP Required

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pro tips

  • 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.

  • 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.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy4/5
ZenMosh Pit
Festival EnergyCompetitive
Loud

Who'll Be There

Primarily younger adults in their 20s and 30s, groups of friends looking for a fun day out, casual attendees interested in the Derby and party atmosphere, likely a mix of locals and visitors to the area.

How the Room Feels

Loud musicCrowdedStanding room

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Who It's For

Social style:
Group of 6+
Energy needed:
Light participation

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Loud and packed. Expect bodies within arms-reach and music you will feel in your chest.

Loud musicCrowdedStanding room

The crowd

Shines with 6+. Bring the crew.

You'll leave with

A memory

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