Hosting a Kentucky Derby party can be fun, but a lot of work at the same time. As the host or hostess you want to be sure that guests get along with one another and are able to spark conversations. Plan Kentucky Derby party games to keep guests entertained, amused and intrigued about the rest of the event. Organize games that bring well-known traditions of the Kentucky Derby to life.

  

Kentucky Derby game ideas include:

Purchase all of the necessary ingredients to make multiple mint julep cocktails. Ingredients include mint sprigs, bourbon whiskey, powdered sugar, crushed ice and water. Boil the sugar and water in advance of the party. Place the ingredients, along with glasses and a group of straws on a table in the front of the room. Ask for five volunteers (guests) to stand by the table containing the mint julep ingredients. Give the volunteers a total of two minutes to make their best mint julep cocktail. After the cocktails are ready to be served, ask Kentucky Derby party guests to try all five drinks, and select their favorite. Check out 5 Mint Julep Recipes for inspiration.

 

Organize guests into teams and test their knowledge of horse racing, famouse horses, and Derby history. Use this Triple Crown Trivia as a starting point for your questions. Award winners bourbon-themed gifts (mini bottles of bourbon, bourbon chocolates, or bourbon-scented candles).

 

Request that all women in attendance of the party wear their decorative hats. Have all the ladies stand in the front of the room, shoulder to shoulder. Give each woman a unique number to hold on a piece of paper. Hand out small pieces of paper and pens to the men. Ask the men to vote for their favorite hat by writing down the number that particular woman is holding in her hand. The winner of the favorite hat is awarded a bouquet of red roses with ribbon wrapped around the stems.

These games are sure to be a hit at your celebration! Finally, if you haven't sent invites to guests yet, customize these online Kentucky Derby party invitations in minutes then deliver them instantly by text or email.