*No coolers or glassware permitted on the apron, patio, or Simulcast areas.
Derby Day Extravaganza
- at
the Racetrack
- Saturday, May 3rd 2025
- 10:00am
Derby Day Extravaganza
Saturday, May 3rd
Join us for Live Harness Racing, Cigars, Food Trucks, Mint Juleps and Live Churchill Downs Action!
Churchill Downs will be shown on the infield screen and throughout the Pacer’s Clubhouse, Racing Lobby & Simulcast areas all day.
All-ages event!
Place your Bets
(18+) Lower-level Simulcast (self-service) and upper level Pacer’s Clubhouse betting windows (tellers) will open at 10:00am
Advance Wagering
Friday, May 2nd starting at 10:00am in lower-level Simulcast. Attendants will be available to assist.
Schedule of Events
10:00am | Betting opens
1:00pm - 5:00pm | Live harness racing begins on the racetrack
5:00pm | Hat Revue registration begins in Racing Lobby
6:15pm - 6:30pm | Hat Revue judging on the racing apron
6:30pm | Hat Revue winners announced
6:57pm | Kentucky Derby post time
Hat Revue Contest
Get ready to flaunt your finest headwear at our Hat Revue Contest! Whether it's elegant, quirky, or downright extravagant, we want to see your most fabulous hats.
Registration in the Racing Lobby | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hat Judging on the Racing Apron | 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Winners Announced | 6:30pm
Most Classic Derby Hat
$250 Mohegan Pennsylvania Gift Card
Most Creative Hat
$250 Mohegan Pennsylvania Gift Card
Best Couple or Group Themed Hats
$500 Mohegan Pennsylvania Gift Card
Food & Beverage
Food Trucks
Burger Bus & Eat Up Now
Beverages
Mint Juleps, Coors Light, Modelo, Party on the Patio Lager with Lime, Twisted Tea, and a variety of seltzers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Specialty Juleps
Peach Honey Mint Julep
Crown Royal Peach Whiskey and honey mint simple syrup served over ice and garnished with fresh mint
Mint Julep Shaken Espresso
Fresh-brewed espresso, mint syrup, and milk served over ice and garnished with fresh mint
Go back to your old Kentucky home! Add a shot of bourbon to your julep and head to the winner's circle! $5 upcharge
Fireball Julep
Fireball Whiskey served with simple syrup and topped with fresh mint
Classic Julep with Jim Beam or Bulleit Kentucky Bourbon
Your choice of bourbon, served with simple syrup and topped with fresh mint
Pineapple Mint Julep Margarita
Blanco Tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, agave syrup, fresh pineapple, and mint
Jameson Julep
Jameson Irish Whiskey, simple syrup, fresh mint served over ice
Suntory Whiskey Julep
Suntory Whiskey, simple syrup, fresh mint, served over ice
Watermelon Mint Julep
Woodford Reserve, watermelon puree, simple syrup, topped with fresh mint.
Lavender Mint Julep
Woodford Reserve, lavender tea, simple syrup, topped with fresh mint.
Blueberry Mint Julep
Woodford "Official Derby Bourbon", mint syrup, blueberry mint purée, garnished with fresh mint
One night stay in a luxurious standard room. Includes $50 in free racing bets and a complimentary racing program.
Entertainment
Light up the Moon
8:30pm – 12:30am
Bill Hoffman
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Reel in the Years
9:30pm – 12:30am
Piano Night with Lee Strubeck
7:00pm – 11:00pm
Run For The Roses
April 1st - May 3rd
Play your favorite games all month long for your chance to win a share of $35,000 in Cash and Free Slot Play! Get one entry for every Status Point you earn in April.
View Run For The Roses Drawing
Derby Day Extravaganza Promotion
Saturday, May 3rd
Guests who wager $100 or more with a teller will receive one entry for every $100 wagered.