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SAT · MAY 2 · 1:00 PM

Kentucky Derby Day

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel· 139 E Kilbourn Ave
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Watch the Derby on a big screen with Mint Juleps and a Best Dressed contest at Saint Kate.

Part I

The details

About this event

Experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby at Saint Kate, where the race comes alive on a grand projector screen. This free event invites you to enjoy Derby-inspired bites and specialty drinks like the classic Mint Julep. Each drink purchase gives you a chance to win prizes, adding an extra thrill to the day.

Dress in your Derby best for a chance to win the Best Dressed and Best Hat contests. Whether you're a racing fan or just love a good party, this event offers a lively atmosphere and a chance to celebrate with friends. It's a perfect way to enjoy the tradition and excitement of the Derby right in Milwaukee.

From the organizer

Saddle up and strut your stuff. Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel is throwing a Derby Day bash in partnership with Woodford Reserve. Whether you're rocking a hat big enough to block the sun or a bowtie sharper than a jockey’s turn, trot on over for the Run for the Roses. Join us for an afternoon of race-day revelry featuring: 🎥 Watch the race on our grand projector screen 🍴 Nibble on Derby-inspired bites available for purchase 🍹 Sip your way through a lineup of specialty drinks, starring the classic Mint Julep 🎟️ Each Mint Julep = 1 raffle ticket for prizes from Woodford Reserve and Saint Kate (talk about a win-place-show!) Feeling fancy? Enter our Best Dressed and Best Hat contests for a chance to snag some mane event-worthy prizes. This event is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so gather your friends, don your Derby finest, and join the celebration.

Getting in

  • RSVP Required

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

Free to the public, RSVP required.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
ZenMosh Pit
Festival EnergyHypeChillIntimate
Loud

Who'll Be There

Expect a mix of young to middle-aged adults, likely in smart-casual attire, including those who enjoy themed events and social gatherings. The crowd may include locals, friends gathering for a fun afternoon, and those interested in the Derby culture.

How the Room Feels

Loud crowdStanding roomLow light

What You'll Leave With

A memory

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

Dim room. Dress for mood, not for reading a program.

Loud crowdStanding roomLow light

You'll leave with

A memory

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