Charleston’s 2017 Kentucky Derby Parties

Photo credit: Marie Rodriguez

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

• The Alley
  • The Alley and Charleston Brown Water Society will host their 4th Bourbon Derby Party from 5 pm – 8 pm
    • Bourbon tastings
    • Live bluegrass music from The Bluestone Ramblers
    • Best Dressed Contests
    • Horse Picking Contest
    • Woodford Reserve Mint Juleps
• Bay Street Biergarten
  • 5 pm to 8 pm
    • Benefits non-profit organization Charleston Moves
    • Raffle for a custom New Belgium Grizzly cooler
    • Raffle tickets are $1 and proceeds from this will benefit Charleston Moves
      • $1 from each New Belgium sold will also be donated to Charleston Moves
    • New Belgium Slow Ride competition where the person to cross the finish line last, will be first
      • Winner earns a free one-night stay in Asheville + tasting room and New Belgium brewery tour
    • Big Hat Contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card
    • Enjoy live music by Dallas Baker and Friends
    • Drink specials
      • Woodford Reserve Mint Juleps – $7
      • New Belgium Fat Tire – $4
      • New Belgium Dayblazer Can- $4
      • New Belgium Citradelic Tangerine IPA – $4
• The Brick
  • 5 pm – 2 am
    • Bourbon specials
    • Horse picking contests
    • Live music by Sufferin Moses from 10:30pm – 1 am
• Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill
  • 4 pm to 7 pm
  • Maker’s Mark Derby Party
    • Mint Juleps, Old Fashioned, and Brown Derbys during happy hour
    • Giveaways
    • Dress in your best derby attire
• Charitable Society Derby Party
  • 4 pm to 7 pm at The Cocktail Club (479 King Street)
    • Light apps and drink specials
      • Mint juleps
      • Cocktail Club’s signature punch bowl
      • Best dressed prizes to one lucky guy and girl
      • Purchase tickets here. Ticket prices go up at the door.
• Gentry Bar & Room
  • 276 King Street
  • “A Very Gentry Derby”
    • Derby-inspired brunch menu (11 am to 4 pm) from Chef Marvin Woods
    • Gentry Bourbon Mint Julep ($8 all day)
    • Best Hat Contest for the ladies and Best Derby Outfit Contest for the guys with a $250 gift card for each winner (at 5 pm)
    • Live music from The Secrets at 1 pm
• Home Team BBQ (downtown location)
  • Home Team BBQ partners with Revelry Brewing and Virgil Kaine Lowcountry Whiskey Co. to host “Talk Derby to Me” from 3 pm to 7 pm
  • Admission includes:
    • One drink ticket (two tickets if you are dressed up for the Derby)
    • Special cocktails will be offered for the event
      • Virgil Kaine Kentucky Mules
      • Frozen Virgil Kaine Mint Julep
    • Tea sandwiches by Chef Jonathan Banta
    • Live music by Bootless
    • Attendees will also receive tickets to “bet” on the races with. Winners will received swag from all three hosts
    • Cash prize for the best dressed male and female
    • A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit Hogs for the Cause
  • Click here for more info
• James B. Edwards Derby Under The Oaks
  • “Derby Under the Oaks” is James B. Edwards spring fundraiser
    • Ticket price includes:
    • Oopen bar from Iacofano’s
    • Heavy hors d’oeuvres by Hamby’s
    • Live music from The Good People
    • Raffles
    • Games
  • Click here for more info
• Night at The Races
  • The Junior League of Charleston’s Kentucky Derby Gala
  • Starts at 4 pm at Harborside East in Mount Pleasant
    • Derby-inspired cuisine
    • Auctions
    • Open bar
    • Live music
    • Click here for more info
• Prohibition
  • “Down & Derby Patio Party” from 2 pm to 7 pm
    • Dress in your Derby best
    • Prizes
    • Roses for the ladies (and gents)
    • Mint Juleps & Bloody Mary bars
    • Racing Contests
    • Official Kentucky Derby Racing Programs
    • Official Kentucky Derby merch & prizes
• The Rooftop at The Vendue
  • 3 pm to 7 pm
    • Seersucker Saturday
    • Live Music
    • Derby Cocktails
    • Prizes for Best Hat and Best Dressed
• Tavern & Table
  • 4 pm to 8 pm
    • Benefits the Rein and Shine Charity
    • Contestants will have a chance to enter two contests
      • A Big Hat Contest
        • Chance to win $25 gift card
      • Horse Picking contest
        • Chance to win $100 gift card (if you pick the correct horse and your name is drawn)
        • Derby contest tickets are $1, which will go to Rein and Shine
    • A portion of the proceeds from the special derby menu will be donated to Rein and Shine
      • Mint Juleps
      • Hot Browns
    • Live music from Dave Landeo

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

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