"If the horse race is the headlining event that takes place at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May, the proverbial parade of attendees' haute headwear and feathery fascinators can claim the second most important affair of the day.

Details:

• It costs $5 to enter the contest

• Participants (of any gender) don a hat or fascinator Kentucky-Derby style - purchase one or make your own!

• Upon arrival, a polaroid will be taken of you modeling your hat

• Contestant photos will be displayed

• Attendees can purchase votes for $5 or 5 for $20.

• Voting closes at the onset of the Oaks Race (4:45pm).

• Votes will be counted and a winner named just before the Derby race.

• The Winner will receive:

  • A hat from Simply Pat’s Hats valued at $198

  • Do Good Donuts Annual Pass (12 free dozen)

  • 4 Mercy Mums

  • A seat as a Guest Judge at the Culinary Cookoff with a +1 ($150 Value)

Derby Dash

• Join your Stable or Friends in bidding to pick your horse first

• Win - Place - Show win prizes including:

  • 2023 Derby Woodford Reserve featuring Secretariat

  • Kendall-Jackson 2023 Derby Wine

  • Do Good Donuts

  • Grand Prize includes dinner for 8 at the Transfer House!

Play the Odds

• We will sell 100 envelopes for $20

• Each envelope comes with a Kentucky Bourbon Ball made in Kentucky

• 1 in 5 wins a prize of $20 or more! 1 Grand Prize is worth $100.

• Bocce Ball

• Lawn Golf

• Croquet

• Washers

• Pole-ish Horseshoes

• Horseshoes