The Kentucky Derby is a long awaited day. The fun is approaching…it is almost the first weekend in May. Design your fancy hat and wager your bet. Prepare to make mint juleps so when guests arrive you will be all set. Gather your best riding silks and other racing gear. The day everyone has been anticipating is just about here!

 

What better way to celebrate the fun and excitement of the Kentucky Derby than by hosting a Kentucky Derby party. Here are some Kentucky Derby party ideas that will help you with your planning.

Start with free online Kentucky Derby party invitations to share important details. Find your favorite design and include a message to encourage guests to wear Kentucky Derby outfits. Once your invitation is ready, email or text it instantly and track RSVPs online. 

Purchase plates, napkins and cups that feature race horses. Add Kentucky Derby swizzle sticks to mint julep drinks. Scatter balloons throughout the room and place Kentucky Derby coasters on furniture. Add a special touch by hanging a Garland of Roses on the wall. Need more inspiration? Check out these additional ideas for Kentucky Derby party decorations.

 Serve burgoo as the main dish at the Kentucky Derby party. Burgoo stew is made up of a combination of slow-cooked meats, vegetables and spices. Top off the meal with a mouth-watering slice of Kentucky Derby Pie.  Accent the pie with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. Wash it all down with a refreshing mint julep!

A creative Kentucky Derby party idea is the souvenir glass swap. On the invitation, ask each Kentucky Derby party guest to choose a small sampling of their souvenir glasses that they would consider trading. Many Kentucky Derby fans set goals of collecting entire souvenir glass sets from certain derbies. Offer guests the opportunity to trade glasses with one another in order to try and complete their sets. This activity will spark conversations between guests. Guests will likely mention stories behind the glasses, or experiences during particular years at the Derby.